Blackpool Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Blackpool Tower featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views
Blackpool Pleasure Beach showing rides
Blackpool which includes signage
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Blackpool Grand Theatre which includes signage

Victorian tradition and modern innovation meet on the sandy shores of one of Britain’s most historic and entertaining resorts.

Since the 1800s, monarchs and celebrities have vacationed by the beach and entertainment piers of Blackpool. Record-breaking roller coasters swing at top speeds around edges of the 19th-century wharfs of Blackpool Beach. Embark on this path to entertainment enjoyed by such esteemed former visitors as the Beatles and the royal family.

Uniting three historic piers is the Golden Mile, a promenade complete with casinos and hotels. Get food from the fish and chip shops and ice cream parlors that continue to carry the torch for Victorian seaside traditions.

For exposure to 19th-century genteel Englishness, set foot on North Pier, Blackpool’s longest and oldest wharf. Built in 1863, the pier’s theater and carousel capture the refined essence of the English gentry.

Walk south to Blackpool Central Pier, constructed with entertainment in mind. Palm readers, bumper cars and a Ferris wheel provide non-stop fun. Continue south for the city’s most famous sight, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Wooden roller coasters and big drops make this one of the country’s most thrilling amusement parks.

Seek tranquility in the quieter district inland from Blackpool’s Fylde Coast. Stroll through the stylish Italian Gardens of Stanley Park and take a paddleboat out on its lake. Bring kids to Pirate Adventure Mini Golf and the Blackpool Zoo.

Amble through the city center to appreciate the 19th-century architecture, with Blackpool Central Library and Blackpool Grand Theatre among the iconic spots. Ever-present above the townscape rises Eiffel-esque Blackpool Tower, with its observation deck, circus and Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Blackpool is located south of the Lake District National Park in the northwestern corner of England. Fly to the airports of Liverpool or Manchester, two large and cultured cities about a 1-hour drive from Blackpool. For a change of scenery, take a trip to the undulating scenery of Yorkshire Dales National Park and the rugged bluffs of the Pennines.

With its amusement parks, piers and fish and chips shops, Blackpool delivers a traditional British seaside experience.

Where to stay in Blackpool

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Blackpool Town Center

4/5(437 area reviews)

Blackpool Town Center is noteworthy for its theatres, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SEA LIFE Blackpool and Coral Island.

Blackpool Town Center
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South Shore

4/5(978 area reviews)

South Shore is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Blackpool.

South Shore
Blackpool Central Library which includes heritage architecture

North Shore

4/5(800 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and breathtaking beach views are just a few highlights of North Shore. Make a stop by Funny Girls or North Pier while you're exploring the area.

North Shore

Bispham

Visitors to Bispham enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blackpool Beach is worth a stop.

Bispham
The Imperial Hotel
The Imperial Hotel
4 out of 5
North Promenade, Blackpool, England
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Blackpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,205 reviews)
Good location
"Lovely hotel but in need of refurb in the rooms/bathrooms. Good breakfast. Plenty of parking on site, charged at £10 for 24 hours. Location was good. 10 minute walk from hotel to North Pier."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The Imperial Hotel
The Grand Hotel Blackpool
The Grand Hotel Blackpool
4 out of 5
Promenade, Blackpool, England
The price is Rp831.871 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp831.871
Rp998.245 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Blackpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good to stay a night"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

The Grand Hotel Blackpool
Village Hotel Blackpool
Village Hotel Blackpool
4.5 out of 5
East Park Drive, Blackpool, England
The price is Rp1.669.103 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp1.669.103
Rp2.002.923 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Blackpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a golf course and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice place"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Village Hotel Blackpool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Granada Apartments Queen's Promenade
Granada Apartments Queen's Promenade
3 out of 5
240 Queen's Promenade, Blackpool, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Blackpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Blackpool Pleasure Beach and North Pier ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
"The property is good, we stayed for 2 nights and had very good time. Close to Blackpool attractions."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Granada Apartments Queen's Promenade
Mode St Chads
Mode St Chads
3 out of 5
59 St Chad's Rd, Blackpool, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Blackpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Central Pier are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Amazing stay I would defo recommend and return"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Mode St Chads
The Bawdens Holiday Apartments
The Bawdens Holiday Apartments
3.5 out of 5
30-32 Park Road, Blackpool, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Blackpool. Enjoy free parking, a pool table and housekeeping. Popular attractions Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Winter Gardens ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Enjoyable stay
"Great apartments in central Blackpool."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

The Bawdens Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Blackpool

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
511
5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
662
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
296
3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
69
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
44
1 - Terrible 3%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Parts of it look run down

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Had a good night out but not the place i would say i would go back too as its very run down sorry to say

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to visit always has something for everyone.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We visited as part of a Hen Do lots to do and see I would say caters for most people’s needs.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

The whole town is run down!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Despite the bad press Blackpool gets we love the place. Have been visiting for many years and hopefully for many more to come.