10 best out-of-season seaside treats

For seaside vaudeville

Showzam 09, 13-22 February, Blackpool, Lancashire
February sees the town famed for its illuminations abuzz with a festival of circus, magic and variety. From a carnival ball in the Tower Ballroom to cabaret and family shows at The Grand Theatre, and the quirky - and seriously scary - arthouse funfair ride, Carnesky's Ghost Train, in the Winter Gardens, go for tricks, illusions and glittery fun (01253 478222, www.showzam.co.uk).