Guidebook for Blackpool
Parks & Nature
Spanning 260 acres and winner of the 2017 Fields in Trust UK's Best Park, as voted by YOU! award, having topped the public vote.
The park's largest gardens feature a fountain built with Italian marble and a number of statues including a pair of Medici Lions. The Italian gardens are overlooked by a cafe, designed by Mawson and built in a traditional Art Deco style, and include steps down to the boating lake.
Surrounding the boating lake is a woodland area, including a protected area for wildlife.
On one side of the lake is an amphitheatre surrounding a bandstand, also designed by Mawson.
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Stanley Park
Walton LaneSpanning 260 acres and winner of the 2017 Fields in Trust UK's Best Park, as voted by YOU! award, having topped the public vote.
The park's largest gardens feature a fountain built with Italian marble and a number of statues including a pair of Medici Lions. The Italian gardens are overlooked by a cafe, designed by Mawson and built in a traditional Art Deco style, and include steps down to the boating lake.
Surrounding the boating lake is a woodland area, including a protected area for wildlife.
On one side of the lake is an amphitheatre surrounding a bandstand, also designed by Mawson.
There’s nothing quite like a day at the seaside, and Blackpool is one of the best beach resorts you will find in the UK. It was even recently awarded its first ever Blue Flag, putting it on par with other world renowned sites including the Mediterranean Sea and the Pacific coastline.
The whole family will love relaxing in the sun, taking a dip in the sea and enjoying an ice cream along the promenade here in Blackpool. There is plenty of space for sandcastles, sunbathing and family games, so you really can make a day of it.
Blackpool is also the only British beach resort to boast three fabulous piers, so don’t forget to pay these a visit as part of your day at the beach.
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Blackpool Beach
PromenadeThere’s nothing quite like a day at the seaside, and Blackpool is one of the best beach resorts you will find in the UK. It was even recently awarded its first ever Blue Flag, putting it on par with other world renowned sites including the Mediterranean Sea and the Pacific coastline.
The whole family will love relaxing in the sun, taking a dip in the sea and enjoying an ice cream along the promenade here in Blackpool. There is plenty of space for sandcastles, sunbathing and family games, so you really can make a day of it.
Blackpool is also the only British beach resort to boast three fabulous piers, so don’t forget to pay these a visit as part of your day at the beach.
Arts & Culture
Opened in 1878, the Winter Gardens has entertained hordes of crowds in Blackpool in its collection of theatres, ballrooms, exhibition halls and public spaces.
One of the UK’s biggest theatres, the Winter Gardens Opera House, has seen a cast of thousands tread its boards since it first opened in 1939. With almost a 3,000 seat capacity, the splendour of the venue oozes sophistication and character as it boasts unforgettable performances year after year.
Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bob Hope have all graced the Opera House stage, and more recently, the likes of Little Mix, Bob Dylan, Peter Kay and One Direction have performed to sell-out audiences here.
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Winter Gardens Blackpool
97 Church StOpened in 1878, the Winter Gardens has entertained hordes of crowds in Blackpool in its collection of theatres, ballrooms, exhibition halls and public spaces.
One of the UK’s biggest theatres, the Winter Gardens Opera House, has seen a cast of thousands tread its boards since it first opened in 1939. With almost a 3,000 seat capacity, the splendour of the venue oozes sophistication and character as it boasts unforgettable performances year after year.
Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bob Hope have all graced the Opera House stage, and more recently, the likes of Little Mix, Bob Dylan, Peter Kay and One Direction have performed to sell-out audiences here.
Entertainment & Activities
Blackpool Tower is one of the most famous and easily recognised landmarks in the UK. It’s visible from so far away, giving drivers along the motorway the reassurance that they are firmly in the North.
But it’s not just a glorious sight to see as you approach the iconic seaside town, it’s also a tourist attraction that brings thousands of visitors a year to the seaside town. There’s so much to do there that you can spend an entire day inside and not be bored for one minute.
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Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower is one of the most famous and easily recognised landmarks in the UK. It’s visible from so far away, giving drivers along the motorway the reassurance that they are firmly in the North.
But it’s not just a glorious sight to see as you approach the iconic seaside town, it’s also a tourist attraction that brings thousands of visitors a year to the seaside town. There’s so much to do there that you can spend an entire day inside and not be bored for one minute.
Odeon Cinema station
Enjoy a fun day out at the UK's most ride intensive theme park. Home to the legendary Big One & Valhalla. Iconic theme park rides for a fun family day out.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach nöjespark
525 Ocean BlvdEnjoy a fun day out at the UK's most ride intensive theme park. Home to the legendary Big One & Valhalla. Iconic theme park rides for a fun family day out.
Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool is the UK's Largest Indoor Waterpark and with 18 slides and attractions.
Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK's largest indoor waterpark, open year round and fun for all.
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Sandcastle Vattenpark
PromenadeSandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool is the UK's Largest Indoor Waterpark and with 18 slides and attractions.
Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK's largest indoor waterpark, open year round and fun for all.
Getting Around
Blackpool South station
Blackpool North station
Talbot RoadShopping
Lidl
Bloomfield RoadTesco Express
259 Lytham RdHoundshill Shopping Centre
17 Victoria StSightseeing
Madame Tussauds Blackpool
89 PromenadeThe Blackpool Tower Dungeon
Bank Hey StreetSödra piren
PromenadeNordpiren
PromenadeCentral Pier