The Comedy Carpet

“Listen very carefully I shall say this only once”; the words of Gordon Kaye, Bafta nominated West Yorkshireman, are written on the stones of the Comedy Carpet Blackpool. They say the best comedy lines are those that are oft-repeated and the Tower Headland refurbishment of the Blackpool Promenade has made …

Blackpool Promenade

The historic Blackpool Promenade is now open to the public, after £100 million pounds of investment from Blackpool Council through the Fylde and Wyre Economic Development Company. The new vision for the sea-front extends from the southern end of the promenade, all the way to the North Pier.
The final touches …

The Great Promenade Show

Each year, the Blackpool Council commissions artwork from contemporary artists to line the New South Promenade from Squires Gate down to the Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark. This year you can see a variety of large scale sculpture, some of which I’ve written about below, designed to reflect Blackpool’s history, lifestyle, and …

Tower Festival Headland

For 2011, the Tower Festival Headland has added to its attractions a new wedding venue, restaurant and 20,000 capacity concert venue. ReBlackpool, a company specialising in the urban regeneration of the town, was granted a 14 million pound grant from Blackpool Council to re develop the Tower Festival Headland area …

Blackpool Christmas Lights

Blackpool is the place to see light displays, from the Illuminations that begin in September to the ornate and magical display of Blackpool Christmas Lights in winter each year. If you have not been to Blackpool before, you will be struck by the detail and originality of light displays, alongside …

THE SANDS BLACKPOOL

The Sands Blackpool is a unique venue with a sophisticated blend of top class cabaret /entertainment and quality cuisine. Taking you back in time where The Sands Blackpool recreates the feel of the forties and fifties eras, where you can enjoy a night of top class entertainment and exquisite mouth …

Blackpool v Man Utd

Blackpool are playing Manchester Utd on Saturday the 4th December 2010, at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, If you are looking for Blackpool v Manchester Utd Accommodation, then book at the Carn Brae and have a great weekend and do some Christmas Shopping. The Carn Brae is approximately one mile away from Blackpool’s Football Ground, Bloomfield Road. Book your Blackpool v Manchester Utd …

Blackpool v Wolverhampton

Blackpool are playing Wolverhamton on Saturday the 20th November 2010, at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, If you are looking for Blackpool v Wolverhamton Accommodation, then book at the Carn Brae and have a great weekend. The Carn Brae is approximately one mile away from Blackpool’s Football Ground, Bloomfield Road. Book your Blackpool v Wolverhamton Accommodation from only £24 pppn Bed & …

Blackpool v Fulham Accommodation

Blackpool are playing Fulham on Saturday the 28th of August 2010, at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, If you are looking for Blackpool v Fulham Accommodation, then book at the Carn Brae and have a great Bank Holiday weekend. The Carn Brae is approximately one mile away from Blackpool’s Football Ground, Bloomfield Road. Book your Blackpool v Fulham Accommodation …

Blackpool v Chelsea Accommodation

Blackpool are playing Chelsea on Saturday the 5th of March 2011, at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, If you are looking for Blackpool v Chelsea Accommodation, then book at the Carn Brae for a great weekend. The Carn Brae is approximately one mile away from Blackpool’s Ground, Bloomfield Road. Book your Blackpool v Chelsea Accommodation from only £24 …