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Blackpool Tourist Information


Blackpool is Britain's favourite holiday resort - bright and bustling - with non-stop fun. Famous for its "Golden Mile" of piers, amusement arcades, tram and donkey-rides, pubs, fish and chip shops and bingo halls. There is seven miles of wide sandy beach to enjoy.

Join over 7 million visitors a year at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, with over 140 rides. The famous Blackpool Tower, with playground, ballroom, Jungle Jim's and Circus! There are 3 magnificent piers, with a 108-foot Big Wheel and the Skycoaster! Come within inches of creatures of the deep, at the Sea Life Centre! For a really wild day out, spend the day with the animals at Blackpool Zoo. You will also find a wealth of nightlife on offer in Blackpool.

Blackpool is famous for its Illuminations, from the beginning of September to November over half a million light bulbs decorate the promenade which is dominated by the 518 foot Tower - a sight not to be missed!

 

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What's near Blackpool

Attractions:
  Grundy Art Gallery  <1 Mile
  Blackpool Tower  <1 Mile
  Blackpool Sea Life Centre  1 Mile
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Towns:
  Bispham  2 Miles
  Norbreck  2 Miles
  Poulton-le-Fylde  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Entwistle Green  <1 Mile
  Harry Sutcliffe Ltd  <1 Mile
  Allitt Estate Agents  <1 Mile
Hotels:
  Grand Metropole Hotel  <1 Mile
  Parisienne Hotel  <1 Mile
  Tiffany's Hotel  <1 Mile
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Phoenix Guest House  <1 Mile
  Mar-Ray Guesthouse  <1 Mile
  Pride lodge  <1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  New Bank Self Contained Holiday Flats  <1 Mile
  Ludlow Court  <1 Mile
  Greenthorn Villa Holiday Flats  1 Mile
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Campsites:
  Windy Harbour Holiday park  5 Miles
  Low Hall Farm  27 Miles
  Blackbeck Caravan Park  29 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Blackpool  1 Mile

TIC: Blackpool Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01253 478222  <1 Mile


Attractions near Blackpool
Grundy Art Gallery (< 1 Mile)*
The Grundy Art Gallery, opened in 1911, is a beautiful art venue situated in the centre of Blackpool.
Blackpool Tower (< 1 Mile)*
Blackpool Tower and Circus is one of the best value days out in the North West. The Grade 1 listed building takes pride of place on the famous golden mile and celebrated its 110th birthday in 2004.
Blackpool Sea Life Centre (1 Mile)*
Welcome to Blackpool Sea Life Centre, one of the most fascinating, exciting and educational underwater adventures.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Blackpool
Bispham Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Norbreck Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Poulton-le-Fylde Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
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Hotels near Blackpool
Parisienne Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
The Parisienne Hotel enjoys one of the best seafront locations in Blackpool's fashionable North Promenade, a short walk from the town centre it is easily accessible for the Theatres, Conference Centre, night-clubs and the shopping area.
Grand Metropole Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
The Grand Metropole boasts one of the best positions as the only hotel on the sea side of Blackpool's promenade offering uninterrupted views of the coastline. Adjacent to both the North Pier and The Tower the hotel is very centrally located.
Tiffany's Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Ideally situated on the North Promenade, close to the town centre, conference venues, theatres and attractions. The hotel boasts 120 tastefully decorated bedrooms each with complimentary tea trays and direct dial telephones.
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Self Catering near Blackpool
New Bank Self Contained Holiday Flats (< 1 Mile)*
A warm welcome awaits you the moment you enter the New Bank Holiday Flats. Resident proprietors Andrew and Marlene Baron are always on hand to help ensure your stay is a trouble free and happy one.
Ludlow Court (< 1 Mile)*
We have been in business at Ludlow Court since 1968, during that time we have seen many changes in Blackpool, but our backbone policy of cleanliness has remained unchanged.We are members of Blackpool Self Catering Association.
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