Blackpool: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 29 - 90 The Carlee
 The Carlee rests in a quiet area, yet close to Blackpool tower, the promenade, town centre, restaurants and nightlife. Heather, Jeannette and Keith we… MoreGBP 38 - 96 The Sandhurst Hotel
 With a superb location for a fun-packed holiday, only a minute’s walk from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, this family-run, non-smoking hotel has received… MoreGBP 74 - 130 De Vere Herons' Reach
 Occupying a peaceful position on the outskirts of Blackpool, this charming property offers a relaxing retreat, whilst being within easy reach of the b… MoreGBP 38 - 80 Grasmere Hotel
 At the Grasmere we pride ourselves on our warm welcome, friendly service and homely atmosphere. We offer clean, comfortable accommodation, value for m… MoreGBP 28 - 110 The Danescourt
 Ideally situated just a short walk from Blackpool’s South Pier and world famous Pleasure beach, this small and friendly hotel offers you comfortable… MoreGBP 25 - 105 The Wescoe
 Well located for Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Water Park and the sea front promenade, this good value, award-winning guest house is an ideal base from w… MoreGBP 50 - 180 Best Western Carlton Hotel
 The Best Western Carlton Hotel is situated on the quieter northern end of the promenade with panoramic views of the Irish Sea.
We aim to ensure that… MoreGBP 60 - 65 Canasta Hotel
 Mandy, Doug, and Daniel offer a warm welcome to their hotel that rests on the North Promenade, overlooking the Irish Sea.
We are a short 5 minute str… MoreGBP 30 - 80 The Palms Hotel & Apartments
 Away from the noise yet only a one-minute walk from the Promenade and tram stops, this hotel provides the ideal base for your stay in Blackpool.
The … MoreGBP 48 - 138 Viking Hotel
 Choose the Viking Hotel for good food, friendly service and exciting entertainment all under one roof.
Only a few minutes walk from the South Pier an… MoreGBP 47 - 92 Rockcliffe Hotel
 Situated in a prime location on Blackpool’s North Promenade, the hotel, overlooking the Irish Sea, is set just a few minutes' walk away from Blackpo… MoreGBP 45 - 179 Carousel Hotel
 Sleepwell Hotels re-opened The Carousel in 2004 after extensive refurbishment and renovation. It is now graded by the AA as Blackpool's highest rated … MoreGBP 20 - 110 Moorfield Hotel
 Centrally located in the lively seaside resort of Blackpool, this small, family-run hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore all of the loc… MoreGBP 23 - 75 Braeside Guest House
 The Braeside is located just off the promenade in the quieter North Shore area of Blackpool.
The guest house is family run and caters for singles, co… MoreGBP 20 - 110 Sandford Promenade
 Fully refurbished and modernised in 2008, we are a welcoming seafront hotel offering cosy en suite rooms and a fantastic central promenade location op… MoreGBP 40 - 75 The Beachcomber Hotel
 Providing a warm and inviting atmosphere complemented by friendly, efficient service, this small hotel occupies a privileged position in the centre of… MoreGBP 28 - 75 Knightsbridge Hotel
 The Knightsbridge is a small family run hotel, situated in the South Shore area of Blackpool, just a short walk from the seafront, The Sandcastle Wate… MoreGBP 30 - 64 Holmsdale Hotel
 A haven of relaxation, this privately-owned hotel provides a completely child-free environment, just 50 metres away from Blackpool’s promenade and m… MoreGBP 37 - 108 The Shepperton
 Expect a warm and friendly welcome from our family-run hotel, where we strive to give value for money, big meals and a clean hotel to couples and fami… MoreGBP 45 - 190 The World Hotel
 Come and share a unique experience! A midweek and weekend 2-night winter sale has seen room rates slashed at these quietly famous, quirky, stylish and… MoreGBP 59 - 11,873 Cliffs Hotel
 An imposing early 20th century building on the renowned Queen's Promenade, the Cliffs Hotel offers superb accommodation.
Our modern cafe bar, Garden… MoreGBP 25 - 62 Lynmar
 This homely bed and breakfast in the heart of Blackpool is only a short walk from North train station, shops, pubs clubs, theatres and the seafront.
… MoreGBP 49 - 49 Warwick House Hotel
 Located adjacent to South Pier, Casino & Pleasure Beach with easy access to Blackpool's entertainment. Licenced, en-suite rooms, limited car parking, … MoreGBP 35 - 70 The Berwyn Hotel
 Family run hotel, all rooms en suite, direct dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, tv and dvd available. Our standards in all aspects are … MoreGBP 15 - 125 Kingsway Hotel
 Based in the centre of Blackpool, this family-run hotel is ideally situated close to the main shopping centre, Winter Gardens, theatres and the promen… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blackpool: Guide
Blackpool is a seaside resort town in North West England|North West of England.
Understand
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.
Get in
By car
Blackpool is reached via the M55 from the M6.
By bus
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.
By train
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.
By plane
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.
By boat
The closest ferries from Blackpool are Fleetwood to Larne and Heysham (near Morecambe) to Douglas (Isle of Man) and Belfast, operating in Summer only.
Get around
Trams run all along the complete length of the sea front.
Taxis are available easily.
Have a donkey ride on the sands.
See
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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