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GBP 32 - 192 The Colwyn Hotel (nr Pleasure Beach)
This friendly seafront hotel rests on the New South Promenade very close to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It has free parking and clean, comfortable bedro… MoreGBP 35 - 110 The Corona
Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Pleasure Beach and the train station, this well-maintained 1930s Art Deco-style building offers en suite rooms, f… MoreGBP 60 - 105 The Craigmore
The AA 4-star Craigmore is a friendly, family-run guest house, overlooking Gynn Gardens and the Irish Sea. Tram and bus stops are just 100 metres away… MoreGBP 26 - 91 The Crosby Hotel
The Crosby Hotel is a small, family-run hotel in Blackpool´s South Shore. It has a small, free car park and is about 200 metres from Pleasure Be… MoreGBP 40 - 190 The Charlton Promenade Hotel
This comfortable, family-friendly hotel is on the seafront, between Blackpool Tower and the Pleasure Beach. It has a restaurant, late bar and refurbis… MoreGBP 28 - 90 The Carlee
In a quiet area with free parking, The Carlee has a homely atmosphere, good hot breakfasts and is walking distance from Blackpool Tower and South Pier… MoreGBP 26 - 140 The Boyce Hotel
Located in Blackpool town centre, The Boyce Hotel is a short walk from the lively promenade and pier. With free Wi-Fi, the hotel offers full English … MoreGBP 22 - 90 The Brayton
In the quieter North Shore area of Blackpool, the family-run Brayton Hotel overlooks Gynn Gardens and the Promenade. There is free on-street parking, … MoreGBP 37 - 420 The Bromley Hotel
This family-friendly hotel is right on the seafront promenade, looking out on to the Irish Sea. There is free on-site parking for 10 vehicles.
All ro… MoreGBP 30 - 75 The Croydon
This family-run hotel is just off the seafront promenade, on Blackpool´s North Shore. It has free parking, a bar, a sun lounge and en suite room… MoreGBP 24 - 90 The Danescourt
Opposite South Pier and a short walk from Pleasure Beach, this clean and welcoming hotel offers home-cooked meals and free Wi-Fi access.
The Danescou… MoreGBP 50 - 70 The Haldene
Located in Blackpool, on the North Shore, The Haldene is within easy reach of the town centre and road networks to nearby towns and cities. Wi-Fi is f… MoreGBP 60 - 95 The Headlands
With a seafront location and large gardens, The Headlands is a 5-minute walk from Pleasure Beach and South Pier, and has free on-site parking.
The He… MoreGBP 20 - 90 The Highfield Private Hotel
The Highfield Private Hotel is located on Blackpool’s North Shore, just a one minute walk from the Promenade and the beach. It offers rooms with fre… MoreGBP 31 - 100 The Grasmere
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Blackpool Tower, the Central Pier and the Illuminations, the Grasmere is in the heart of town. It offers budget accommoda… MoreGBP 65 - 85 The Fame
This seafront hotel with bar and free parking is a 15-minute walk from Pleasure Beach and a short tram ride from Blackpool Tower and the town centre.
… MoreGBP 37 - 180 The Doric Hotel
Situated on Queen’s Promenade with fantastic views over the Irish Sea, The Doric offers locally sourced, fresh food, 2 pools, and a jacuzzi. Guests… MoreGBP 25 - 99 The Dragonfly
This newly-refurbished 4-star hotel is 2 minutes from Blackpool Beach and a short walk from North Pier. It has free Wi-Fi access modern en suite bedro… MoreGBP 28 - 90 The Dukeries Hotel
The Dukeries Hotel is located in the heart of Blackpool, opposite the Winter Gardens Complex. It boasts individually decorated bedrooms with en suite … MoreGBP 28 - 240 The Blackpool
Situated in the centre of Blackpool, this family-owned and run hotel is ideally located within a 2 minute stroll of the town’s major attractions, in… MoreGBP 59 - 239 The Big Blue Hotel - Pleasure Beach Resort
At the vibrant Pleasure Beach Resort, this 4-star boutique hotel has free Wi-Fi, a gym and free parking. Rail stations are nearby.
Each room at The B… MoreGBP 55 - 175 St Albans Hotel
St Albans Hotel is a friendly, family-run hotel on Blackpool´s Promenade, walking distance from Pleasure Beach. Home-cooked food is served and a… MoreGBP 60 - 90 St Andrews Guesthouse
In Central Blackpool, this small guest house is a 10-minute walk from the Promenade, Golden Mile, Blackpool Tower and Winter Gardens.
St Andrews Gues… MoreGBP 18 - 100 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 18 - 65 Terrys Guest House
Terrys Guest house is small, family-run accommodation. It offers free on-street parking, modern bedrooms and a patio area at the rear of the property.… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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