Blackpool

Travel Guide

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

Blackpool is widely regarded as Britain’s most popular seaside resort, and is packed full of excitement and adventure, making every visit a fun-filled experience. Blackpool offers a whole range of accommodation types to choose from, with accredited hotels, guest houses, B&B’s and self-catering apartment’s, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.

If you are feeling adventurous take a trip up the famous Blackpool Tower, which stands at 158 metres over the town, or get your adrenaline pumping at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, where you can ride the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, the Big One. There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy, including the traditional fair.

Quieter adventurers can appreciate Blackpool’s calmer side by strolling down the newly renovated South Promenade. Discover contemporary artwork by pop artist Sir Peter Blake and the glittery spectacle that is the world’s largest Mirror Ball in the Great Promenade Show.

The magnificent Winter Gardens have a fantastic programme of unmissable events from award-winning West End to big name music concerts, as well as the Blackpool Grand Theatre. The theatre is full of character and life with a diverse range of productions suitable for all ages.

If you are planning on visiting Blackpool in the autumn don’t miss the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations, which turns six miles of promenade into a glittering festival of light. Great for all ages with the lights proving to be very popular with young and old alike.

Explore the County of Lancashire

Use Blackpool as your base and explore the rest of Lancashire. An area of England not just popular for its beaches but also its stunning countryside meaning you can experience the best of both worlds.

If you enjoy spending endless hours exploring museums then you will not be disappointed whilst exploring the rest of Lancashire.

Visit Queen Street Mill Textile Museum and witness the last surviving 19th century steam powered weaving Mill. This Museum brings to life days from a bygone era when cotton was the major source of income for this Lancashire town.

The Keighley Bus Museum in Burnley is also worth a visit. A mixture of fully restored exhibits and others at various stages of restoration provide great insight and history of the buses in the early 19th century England.

Visit Nearby Preston

The Harris Museum & Art Gallery in Preston town centre has a reputation of providing exhibitions that are distinctive, ambitious and, most importantly, audience focused. If you enjoy art stop by and explore what’s on display.

Bowland Forest an area of outstanding natural beauty provides the perfect opportunity to escape city life and explore the great outdoors. If you want to get up close with nature and see some interesting wildlife then you will enjoy a visit to Bowland Forest.

Blackburn offers a unique shopping experience with its modern boutique stores, contrasted with its own market offering everything that you would expect from a traditional Lancashire market and so much more including, live demos a truly unique 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 WiFi, 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 €52 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
€52
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Blackpool. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Decent hotel but no AC
"Nice hotel; has everything but it was hot and didn’t realise there were fans in cupboards when really got desperate. Mattress was worn on edges so had to put pillow under the mattress to prevent fall off in sleep. Nice pillows. Clean toilets. Had iron and hair dryer."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Grand Hotel Blackpool
Village Hotel Blackpool
Village Hotel Blackpool
4.5 out of 5
East Park Drive, Blackpool, England
The price is €105 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
€105
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Blackpool. Enjoy free WiFi, a golf course, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 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 WiFi, 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 WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Central Pier are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 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.