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Blackpool,
all the fun of the seaside at this most English of seaside resorts,
one of the largest with miles of sand, miles of hotels and accommodation
of all standards, lots of amusements, attractions, restaurants,
pubs, clubs, chip shops, ... everything for the happy holiday
maker. If you go in winter its windblown, cold, damp, and mostly
closed up.
Once the holiday centre of the North, with trains taking the
workers to the seaside playground in the summer during the factory
annual shutdowns. Now still a popular family resort. Lots to
do including 7 miles of beaches, the Blackpool Indoor Bowls
Centre, and the Superbowl, a 30-lane computerised ten pin centre.
There are two cinemas as well as a muti-screen, brass bands
at the bandstands, and boating lakes.
The resort has three piers, the North pier, a refurbished
Central Pier with a Big Wheel,and the South Pier that has
its own theatre.
Every autumn, early September to early November, there is
Blackpool Illuminations when the whole town lights up along
five miles. There are famous places here such as Blackpool
Tower Ballroom, the scene of dancing for many years, as well
as band concerts and shows.
Tourist Information centre in the town. A major shopping
area includes Hounds Hill Shopping Centre. To get around try
the famous trams, running on 11 miles of track.
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Map of Blackpool |
What
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Blackpool Tourist Attractions
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 Blackpool
Pleasure Beach,Blackpool, Pepsi Max Big One, Beaver Creek
Theme Park for children, Ice Show, Illusion Show, International
Circus, top cabaret, restaurants, cafes, bars, disco, rides,
food stalls, shops, family run big fairground, Tel: 01253 341033
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Tower, famous tourist attraction, the most popular, with
lots to see and do for all the family, circus, Undersea World
aquarium, science area as well as the ride to the top to overlook
the resort, Tel; 01253 622242 |
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Life Centre,Golden Mile, Blackpool, aquarium, Europe's
largest shark display, with a walk through tunnel, Tel: 01253
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Street Experience, for fans who can't miss out, sets
and exhibits from the popular long running series, Tel: 01253
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| Coral
Island, Central Promenade, Blackpool, latest amusements
and electronic games, with a virtual reality simulator
'Ventura', bingo and night club. |
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| Sandcastle
Waterworld, (opposite the Pleasure Beach). Slides, three
pools , children's play area, all under cover. Tel: 0871 2820
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Tussaud's Waxworks, Central Promenade, Blackpool, exhibits
of the famous and the infamous are all here, in wax, visit
to the Chamber of Horrors and an Anatomical Exhibition, open
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| Wintergardens,
Blackpool, the famous town centre entertainment and conference
centre on 4.5 acres, with the Opera House theatre, bars,
restaurant and the Empress Ballroom . |
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Zoo, East Park Drive, one of the most modern in Europe,
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Where
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East Park Drive Blackpool FY3 8LL
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Relax, wind down and enjoy a variety of experiences away from the bustle of Blackpool and all it has to offer. Enjoy comfortable rooms, a morning swim, a round of golf or just while away your time in peaceful surroundings.
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North Promenade Blackpool FY1 2HB
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The Barceló Imperial Hotel is situated prominently on Blackpool's North Promenade, just a short walk from the North Pier. The Hotel benefits from being on the quieter, more picturesque North Shore.
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Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool FY4 1ND
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Located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, against the spectacular backdrop of the rides and attractions, this is Blackpool's newest hip and chic 4-star boutique hotel.
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238 Queens Promenade Blackpool FY2 9HA
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The Hotel is situated on the sea front along Blackpool's famous Promenade over looking the Irish sea. We are in a quiet area called Bispham, two miles north of the tower and a mile away from Cleveleys, adjacent to the start of the
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359 South Promenade Blackpool FY1 6BJ
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The Southcrest Hotel is situated on the promenade mid-way between Central and South piers. Our location is such that you may leave your car on our drive yet still be within easy walking distance of blackpool's main attractions, i.e.
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51, Palatine Road Blackpool FY1 4BX
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At the Grasmere we pride ouselves on our Warm Welcome, our Friendly Service and Homely Atmosphere. We offer Clean Comfortable Accommodation, value for Money and With No Hidden Extras.
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20, Willshaw Road Blackpool FY2 9SH
With wonderful sea views out over Gynn Square and Gynn Gardens from some of the apartments, these spacious, light and modern apartments are located on Blackpool’s North Shore.
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575 New South Promenade Blackpool FY4 1NG
The Sandpiper Holiday Apartments are situated on the re-generated promenade in Blackpool, set in a quiet crescent yet only a 200 yards from the world famous Pleasure Beach and neighbour to its sister hotel the Skye.
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Days Out in and around Blackpool
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trip to Fleetwood, you can even
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Towns near Blackpool To Visit - straight line distance:
Lytham St Annes Tourist Information (4.74 miles) Fleetwood Tourist Information (7.74 miles) Southport Tourist Information (11.89 miles) Garstang Tourist Information (12.72 miles) |
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