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GBP 35 - 488 Draytonian Hotel
Occupying a central location in the popular seaside resort of Blackpool, the hotel is just minutes away from the promenade, shopping centre, bars, caf… MoreGBP 22 - 90 The Dudley
This fully licensed, family-run guest house has a great location in Blackpool’s North Shore area, close to all that this vibrant seaside town has to… MoreGBP 30 - 150 Rosebank Villa
Situated in the heart of Blackpool, this charming, family-run hotel is ideally located very close to the Promenade and Central Pier, and within walkin… MoreGBP 20 - 100 North Grange Hotel
The Hotel is situated on the sea front along Blackpool's famous Promenade over looking the Irish sea. We are a quiet hotel in a quiet area called Bisp… MoreGBP 33 - 154 Courtneys Of Gynn Square
The Hotel overlooks the sea, just off the North Promenade, amidst the beauty of Gynn Square gardens. Complete with all modern facilities, Courtneys of… MoreGBP 44 - 110 Middleton Hotel
This small, charming family-run hotel prides itself on offering a warm, friendly welcome; clean, comfortable accommodation; great-value prices; and a … MoreGBP 25 - 108 Hotel St Elmo
Situated just minutes away from the promenade opposite South Pier, this small, family-run hotel presents itself as a comfortable base for your stay in… MoreGBP 50 - 120 The BromleyHotel
Right on the seafront promenade, looking out on to the Irish Sea, this charming, family-friendly hotel offers comfortable, clean en suite accommodatio… MoreGBP 40 - 95 The Croydon
Situated adjacent to the seafront on the quieter North Shore area of Blackpool, at this friendly hotel you are just a short tram ride away from all th… MoreGBP 8 - 150 Windsor Carlton Guest Accommodation
Ideally placed in the select North Shore area of Blackpool, the Windsor Carlton is privately owned 4-star hotel-style accommodation, set just off the … MoreGBP 23 - 130 The Wilton
Whether you’re looking for heart-stopping rides, a quiet stroll on the promenade, visiting a show or a trip to the zoo, this family-run hotel is the… MoreGBP 53 - 65 Windsor Hotel
Located just a few minutes from the Pleasure Beach, Windsor Hotel has been graded 3 AA Diamonds and offers excellent standards of accommodation.
Ide… MoreGBP 50 - 145 Aindale
Situated in the heart of Blackpool, this clean and friendly hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, Blackpool Tower, the Winter Gardens, the o… MoreGBP 21 - 180 Phoenix Guest House
We are a small, friendly, centrally located hotel just yards from seafront parking, and we boast views of the sea from our garden, guest lounge, and o… MoreGBP 35 - 90 The Charlton Promenade Hotel
This family-friendly hotel is situated right on the seafront promenade, between the tower and the pleasure beach, and has everything you need to make … MoreGBP 40 - 150 The New Guilderoy Hotel
Set in the quieter North Shore area of Blackpool, just minutes from the seafront, the hotel offers comfortable, well-equipped en suite accommodation i… MoreGBP 50 - 120 The Homecliffe Hotel
Close to the sea, conference centre and within walking distance of theatres and shops, welcome to the newly-refurbished Homecliffe, with en suite room… MoreGBP 28 - 120 Staymor Hotel
With a superb location on the promenade, right next to Blackpool's Pleasure Beach, this friendly family-run hotel offers a warm welcome, excellent cus… MoreGBP 44 - 297 Fortuna House
Standing just off the promenade on Blackpool's South Shore, and within walking distance of South Pier, Pleasure Beach and all the local amenities, thi… MoreGBP 75 - 211 The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, against the spectacular backdrop of the rides and attractions, this is Blackpool's newest hip and chic 4-star bou… MoreGBP 38 - 100 Seaforth Guest House
We are a small, family-run guest house catering for families and couples, located across the road from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
All our rooms have n… MoreGBP 30 - 95 Marlow Lodge Hotel - B&B
This friendly family-run establishment is found in the South Shore area of this lively seaside resort, just minutes away from the Pleasure Beach and t… MoreGBP 55 - 160 The Rutland
Ideally situated on the popular North Promenade, between the Imperial and Hilton Hotels, which makes it an ideal position for shows, entertainments, t… MoreGBP 20 - 120 Chelston Hotel - Guest House
Allun and Sue are pleased to welcome you to their hotel, situated close to the centre of Blackpool and with the golden sands of Blackpool beach also n… MoreGBP 35 - 110 Feng Shui House
Gold Hoast Award Winner & Healthy Hotel Award Winner, this is a 3-star hotel with a difference, designed for those looking for more TLC.
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Over 6 million people visit Blackpool every year. It is Britain's number 1 tourist venue, although Brits will deny going there.
"Oh I do love to be beside the seaside" was played for years every day at the Tower Ballroom Blackpool by Reginald Dixon on his Wurlitzer.
Blackpool is reached via the M55 from the M6.
Local bus services run from Preston, Lancaster_(Lancashire)|Lancaster, Southport and Fleetwood.
Long distance bus services, and charters, run from virtually everywhere in Great Britain.
The trains run to Blackpool North and Blackpool South stations from Preston and many other destinations. Blackpool North is the main station but for a day trip to the Pleasure Beach, change at Kirkham and take the Blackpool South line; the last station before Blackpool South is the Pleasure Beach.
Blackpool has its own and regular flights from Dublin, Belfast, London, Girona, Jersey, Malaga, Isle of Man, Mallorca, Alicante, Murcia and Tenerife. Services to Amsterdam, Faro and Prague commence late 2006.
Blackpool Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the UK and British low-fares airlines Jet2 bases aircraft there for use on some of the above routes.
The closest ferries from Blackpool are Fleetwood to Larne and Heysham (near Morecambe) to Douglas (Isle of Man) and Belfast, operating in Summer only.
Trams run all along the complete length of the sea front.
Taxis are available easily.
Have a donkey ride on the sands.
Blackpool Tower - Victorian and a smaller copy of the Eiffel Tower, view from the top is worth seeing, but gets busy at the peak of the tourist season
The Piers - Blackpool has 3 piers
Blackpool Illuminations - from September to the first week in November, these attract visitors after the other seaside resorts have closed down
Blackpool Pleasure Beach - includes Britain's tallest roller coaster ride, "Pepsi Max Big One" (more commonly known simply as "The Big One")
The Winter Gardens
A stick of Blackpool rock and a mandatory "Kiss Me Quick " hat on Blackpools Golden Mile.
Lots of budget eateries abound.
The famous Funny Girls transvestite show bar.
Dozens of pubs and clubs
A plethora of accommodation awaits you. From budget to the top of the line.
Take a tram north to Fleetwood. A now redundant fishing town. Visit its famous market and go to the outlet mall called "Freeport"
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