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GBP 35 - 145 Vidella Hotel
The Hotel of the Year 2005 - Silver Winner from Blackpool Tourism and Three Diamonds awarded by English Tourism Council. These are a sign of our first… MoreGBP 30 - 190 The Norbreck Castle Hotel
Overlooking the seafront on the North Shore, away from the noise of the town centre, this acclaimed hotel offers a leisure club, daily live entertainm… MoreGBP 65 - 180 Hilton Blackpool
This contemporary hotel boasts a prime location on Blackpool's famous promenade, overlooking the Irish Sea and less than 3 miles away from the famous … MoreGBP 35 - 205 The Savoy Hotel
Located on Blackpool's north shore, with splendid views over the Irish Sea, this recently refurbished hotel offers style and atmosphere, from the well… MoreGBP 33 - 99 Henson Hotel
Ideally situated on Blackpool's New South Promenade area, this family-run hotel directly faces the world-famous pleasure beach and is within easy reac… MoreGBP 30 - 89 The New Sunset Hotel
In the heart of Blackpool, a few minutes on foot from the Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens and Opera House, this hotel’s friendly staff offer you a w… MoreGBP 35 - 120 The Welbeck Hotel
Located on Blackpool's prestigious Queens Promenade, overlooking the Irish Sea, the hotel is within easy reach of the town centre, Winter Gardens, Nor… MoreGBP 25 - 75 Langwood Hotel
For a beautiful holiday by the Irish Sea, this hotel is positioned on the quieter and more picturesque North Shore, and has a superb sea view.
The 2… MoreGBP 66 - 106 The New Osterley Hotel
This comfortable hotel offers an ideal central location, within short walking distance of many of the town’s amenities and attractions including Bla… MoreGBP 30 - 100 The Georgian Hotel
In the heart of Blackpool city centre, close to the Tower and Winter Gardens, The Georgian takes pride in the home cooked food and excellent menu choi… MoreGBP 45 - 129 Grand Metropole
The Grand Metropole is located on Blackpool's promenade.
The Grand Metropole's rich Victorian façade and interior do not detract from its modern ac… MoreGBP 22 - 92 The Inglewood
Adjacent to the Promenade in the fashionable and quieter North Shore area of Blackpool, the small 3-star Inglewood is all en-suite, licensed and open … MoreGBP 30 - 120 Bradleys Hotel
Situated in Albert Road, just a short stroll away from the Winter Gardens, Blackpool Tower and the beach, this hotel has been fully refurbished and mo… MoreGBP 27 - 120 The Waldorf
Situated on Blackpool’s South Promenade, with its works of art and clean sandy beaches, the hotel is ideally placed for both business and leisure.
… MoreGBP 22 - 108 The New Hertford Hotel
With a great location in a quiet area in the heart of Blackpool, the hotel is great for those who want a peaceful, relaxing haven close to all the att… MoreGBP 28 - 100 Wyvern Hotel
Ideally situated adjacent to the Promenade, between the Central and South Piers, this family-run hotel is within walking distance of all that Blackpoo… MoreGBP 30 - 120 Grosvenor Hotel
Positioned in the heart of Blackpool, this hotel is close to the Tower and the Winter Gardens and extends a warm welcome to all guests.
Enjoy a hear… MoreGBP 30 - 550 Leverdale Hotel
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at the Leverdale Hotel. The Leverdale is a family run seafront Hotel on Blackpool's North Shore.
The Leverdal… MoreGBP 40 - 110 Southcrest Hotel
Situated on Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile, this beachfront hotel is within easy walking distance of Blackpool Tower, the Winter Gardens and many ot… MoreGBP 25 - 135 Firgrove Hotel
The Firgrove Hotel in Blackpool is one of the town's party hotels, situated within minutes of every major attraction in Blackpool.
Ideal for that wee… MoreGBP 70 - 106 Queens Hotel
Overlooking the Irish Sea and close to shopping and entertainment, including the Pleasure Beach and South Pier, the hotel is ideally located on Blackp… MoreGBP 34 - 92 Tarn House Hotel
Centrally located, this small, licensed hotel, renowned for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, is within short walking distance of the town centre… MoreGBP 30 - 125 New Central Hotel
Aa/rac rated in the heart of Blackpool near winter gardens, tower, seafront and all amenities. Excellent food, friendly atmosphere Come as a guest l… MoreGBP 28 - 110 Hotel Avante
The Hotel Avante is at the heart of it all . Close to town Centre, Winter Gardens, Tower and shops ; near all the pubs, clubs and theatres. All rooms … MoreGBP 22 - 90 Wilmar
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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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