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Holidays in Blackpool   -   City trips Blackpool.

Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire, along the coast of the Irish Sea.

Britain's most popular holiday destination.

A town full of firsts: taller, faster rollercoasters, bigger clubs, even the biggest mirror ball in the world plus world-class shows, cosmopolitan restaurants, vibrant nightlife, an active sports scene and breathtakingly beautiful scenery on Blackpool's doorstep.


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Hotels in Blackpool

  Hotels in Blackpool   -   Hotel Guide Blackpool
Hotels near Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Central Pier Blackpool, South Pier Blackpool, North Pier Black pool, Winter gardens, Blackpool Park Golf Club, Knott End & Fleetwood Golf Club, Poulton le Fylde Golf Club , Blackpool tower, The Little Theatre, Southport Theatre and Floral Hall Complex, and more ... 

  Best Western Hotels   -    
If you're looking for hotel breaks in Blackpool.

  The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach ****, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1ND Blackpool
The Big Blue Hotel is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach against the spectacular backdrop of the rides and attractions. Blackpool's newest hip and chic hotel - affordable luxury.
The Big Blue Hotel boasts unique family suites which accommodate up to 4 family members, including a separate children's sleeping area, complete with dvd and computer games console connection.

  The Wescoe ***, 14 Dean Street, South Shore, FY4 1AU Blackpool
This great value, 3-star, award-winning guest house is close to the Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle and promenade. Free car parking, a licensed bar and meticulous attention to cleanliness will ensure a pleasant stay here.
The Wescoe is situated just off the Promenade and is within easy reach of the South Pier, the Sandcastle indoor water park and the world famous Pleasure Beach funfair. Shops, social clubs ,international shows, cafes and restaurants are an easy stroll away.

 

Travel Agents / Touroperators

Alfa Travel Ltd   -   Coach Holiday, Coach Trips, Self drive

Superbreak.com   -   Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Breathtaking rides, spectacular shows!

 
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your dreams.

Thomas Cook   -   City trips Blackpool

Weekends Direct   -   Group Weekends Blackpool
Accommodation varies from family run 2 star hotels to larger 3 star hotels, so if you are concerned about your friends budget, a Group Weekend in Blackpool is the place for you.



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The Grand Theatre and Blackpool Tower offer guided tours of their historic buildings and also run a host of ghost tours.

Travel Guides Blackpool / Related books

Blackpool's Seaside Stars
The Blackpool Gazette (Author)
This work features 60 greats from the world of show business - from the 1920s to the present day who have performed in Blackpool. It includes profiles and photographs of stars - from music hall, stage and screen - who made the resort in its heyday, the number one entertainment capital outside London.
Hardcover: 192 pages; Publisher: Breedon Publishing (16 Jun 2009); ISBN-10: 1859837417; ISBN-13: 978-1859837412.

Blackpool Pocket Map (AA Street by Street)
AA Publishing (Author)
Map: 1 pages; Publisher: Automobile Association; 2nd Revised edition edition (30 Nov 2008); ISBN-10: 0749559012; ISBN-13: 978-0749559014.

Transport / How do I travel to Blackpool

  Blackpool International Airport
Arrive at Blackpool International and you are ideally placed for everything the Northwest has to offer. The airport offers fast, efficient commuter services for the business community, and attractive destinations and schedules for short break and longer holiday travellers.

  Manchester Airport 

  Liverpool John Lennon Airport

  

  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights  
Flight tickets Blackpool [ Manchester or Liverpool ]

 

First TransPennine Express 

National Express 
Travel by bus or coach to Blackpool

  Blackpool Transport


Links 

  Travel Insurance   -   online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

  Visit Blackpool 

  Blackpool Beach   -   stretching along the whole seafront
  Blackpool Model Village
  Blackpool Tower
Blackpool tourist attraction inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It rises to 158m (518 ft 9 inches) which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894.
  Central Pier   -   the middle pier, includes a large ferris wheel and shops
See Wikipedia.
  Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool
Contains props and costumes from the long-running BBC TV series.
  Funny Girls   -   Funny Girls Online
World Famous Drag Cabaret Burlesque Showbar, located on the North Shore.
  Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Zoo is a fantastic fun day out for the whole family and top of the list for things to see and do in Blackpool and Lancashire. The Zoo has over 1500 animals, and is a great value for money family day out.
  Grand Theatre Blackpool 
Victorian theatre designed by Frank Matcham. Also now known as the National Theatre of Variety.
  Great Promenade Show
Series of modern artwork installations along Blackpool's South Promenade. Includes the Blackpool High Tide Organ an unusual musical monument which uses the movements of the sea to make music.
  Louis Tussard's Waxworks
Waxwork Museum, featuring models of celebrities, musicians, sports personalities and the famous Chamber of Horrors.
  North Pier   -   the northernmost of Blackpool's three piers
Oldest and largest of the three piers. See Wikipedia and Engineering-timelines.com.
  Pleasure Beach Blackpool -    theme park
Rides include the Pepsi Max Big One, which is the largest roller coaster in the theme park and one of the largest in the UK.
  Sandcastle Waterpark   -   indoor swimming pool with slides and waves
  Stanley Park  
Grade II Historic Park & Gardens with Golf Course, Cricket Club, Sports Arena, Lake, Art Deco Restaurant, Model Village, Gardens, etc.  See Friends of Stanley Park
  South Pier [ the southernmost pier ]
Almost directly opposite the Pleasure Beach, it houses a theme park. See Wikipedia.
  Winter Gardens Blackpool   -   entertainment and conference venue in the town centre
Includes the Opera House (one of the largest theatres in Europe), Pavilion Theatre, Empress Ballroom, Spanish Hall, Arena and Olympia.
Outside the main holiday season it hosts major political and trade union conferences.

  Blackpool City Council 

  Latest news from Blackpool   -   Blackpool Gazette

Cuisine  -   Food & drink Blackpool

  Restaurants cafes places to eat and drink in Blackpool

History of Blackpool

  History of Blackpool   -   see Wikipedia

  Old postcards Blackpool   -   Postcards from the past

Blackpool 125 Years by Tram
Steve Palmer (Author)
Paperback: 88 pages; Publisher: Steve Palmer (24 Jun 2010); ISBN-10: 0953638650; ISBN-13: 978-0953638659.

Blackpool Through Time
Allan W. Wood (Author), Ted Lightbown (Author)
Blackpool Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Blackpool, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this seaside resort throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set and through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of this town's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of this lively town, as the authors guide us through the streets of Blackpool. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in the area all their lives, or whether they are just visiting this resort for the first time. Blackpool Through Time also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.
Paperback: 96 pages; Publisher: Amberley Publishing (1 April 2010); ISBN-10: 1848686625; ISBN-13: 978-1848686625.

Music, Arts & Culture, Events & Entertainment

  Opera House Blackpool
With a seating capacity of
  Wintergardens Blackpool
Home to Europe's second largest theatre, the Opera House and 12 self-contained venues each with their own character and unique style.

  Blackpool Dance Festival
World famous annual ballroom dance competition of almost 3,000.
  Blackpool Illuminations
Consisting of a series of lighted displays and collages arranged along the entire length of the sea front, seven miles in total  -  from late August to early November.

  Blackpool Live   -   Ticket website
Shows and Events, Blackpool Tower and Circus, Louis Tussauds Waxworks, plus family Bars and Adult Bars
  Blackpool Events
If you want to know whats happening in Blackpool month by month then you are in the right place.

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directory

  Virtual Tour of Blackpool

  England's Northwest
Events in the region, links directory, culture, exploring te region and more

Areas, districts & Estates Blackpool : Anchorsholme, Bispham, Bloomfield, Brunswick, Churchtown, Claremont, Common Edge, Devonshire, Grange Park, Great Marton, Great Marton Moss, Great Marton Moss Side, Hawes Side,  Highfurlong, Hoohill, Layton, Little Bispham, Little Carleton, Little Marton Moss Side, Little Norbreck, Marton, Marton Fold, Mereside, Moor Park, Norbreck.

  Yahoo   -   Blackpool Directories

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