A Jawsome trip to Britain’s favourite seaside resort

A SHARK streaks towards me - and he is not after a cuddle.

Deep breath. Now, keep calm and carry on swimming.

Snorkelling With Sharks is just one of the extreme experiences at Blackpool Sea Life Centre — and a brilliant introduction to the Lancashire resort. Fun for all the family, all year round.

The family, in this case, is two hard-to-please teens, their dad and myself. The boys wouldn't normally be seen dead with us but this trip drags them off their phones and into the real world.

The Big Blue Hotel gets the thumbs-up too — a cool and modern spot next to the Pleasure Beach. The bar buzzed on our first night with a smart, young crowd.

My lads are big eaters but even they were almost defeated by the excellent mixed grill, burger, club pizza and stuffed aubergine.

Come morning, the promenade makes for a stylish stroll with its giant pebble seats, swaying pod sculptures and sands stretching as far as the eye can see. But we had no time to lose.

We were off to see the sights, armed with our Blackpool Resort Pass Plus cards. Madame Tussauds didn't disappoint — so many "celebs" looking the real deal.

I cosied up to Simon Cowell for an X Factor chat while the boys hovered by Becks and smashed goals past Joe Hart. Soaring over the resort is the mighty Blackpool Tower.

A ride to the top is not for the faint-hearted but be brave, for the view is wondrous. We were whisked up to the 4D cinema before stepping on the glass Skywalk.