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 …

Golden Mile Blackpool

Golden Mile Blackpool is a name given to the area surrounding the Central Pier, and to the north and south of it, along the Grand Promenade. The area itself to which it is referring stretches more than a mile in length, but when you are enjoying the delights of a …

Blackpool Guest Houses

There are a comprehensive range of Blackpool Guest Houses to choose from. A guest house may be a family run bed and breakfast, an owner managed hotel, or a large home with partially converted accommodation for guests. They tend to be a less expensive option, than a larger chain hotel …

Blackpool Hotels

There are a wide variety of quirky hotels in Blackpool to choose from. A hotel offering a bed and breakfast served by a full staff, or a simple family run affair will have a wide choice of accommodation for guests. Smaller hotels are your best option, as they offer a …

Blackpool Bike Hire

At over 40 locations in Blackpool, you can hire a bike for the day, by the hour, or as a member. The Blackpool Council in conjunction with the Blackpool Primary Care Trust has put in place the Hire-A-Bike network, designed to compliment tourism, encourage healthy living, and increase Blackpool’s eco-friendly …

Blackpool

You may have been many times before, or you may be visiting for the first time. Whichever it is, Blackpool is sure to solve a mystery for you. This could take the form of remembering your childhood sense of fun and mischief, or rediscovering a place of pure fantasy and …

Blackpool Model Village and Gardens

This charming outdoor exhibit can be found to the south of Stanley Park, and is a welcome change from the brightly lit, adrenaline pumping attractions on the Blackpool Promenade. Upon entry you are handed a quiz, which straight away lures me in, as I am an extremely competitive person, and …

Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark

A leisurely stroll down the Great Promenade to the south end will lead you to the Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark. This attraction is very popular and has increased in visitors by 20% every year for the past three years. So, what’s the big draw?
Waterslides seem to be something that appeals to …

The Grand National

Named after the famous race held at Aintree each year, the roller-coaster ride, The Grand National takes the theme of this national event and incorporates it into a unique roller-coaster experience. Build in 1935, it embodies the sentiment of the time, with its art deco features and wooden construction, the …

Valhalla Ride Blackpool

The most expensive investment Pleasure Beach Resort has made is in the Valhalla Ride Blackpool. At a cost of £15 million pounds, the resort built the best dark ride in the world, at that time, and it opened in 2000.
Of course, this has caused many people to upload YouTube videos …