Shopping at South Shore
Visiting the ‘Pleasure Beach end’ of Blackpool? Go shopping at South Shore, visit the shops, markets and stalls and have a cheeky ice cream!
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About
Welcome to Blackpool! Find out about THE family-friendly resort on the Fylde Coast, with bright lights and something for everyone!
In this section you can explore the golden beach and miles of beautiful promenade. Soak-up the amazing views and sunsets. Visit the town centre to bag a bargain and take a ride on a tram! And of course, what’s Blackpool most famous for? The Illuminations, the annual greatest free lightshow on earth!
About Blackpool
In ‘About’ we’ve got lots of pages of interesting things from Blackpool and the wider Fylde Coast. Here’s a flavour of what you’ll find –
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- Lots of Photos in the gallery pages
- Find out fascinating things about the History of Blackpool
- Blackpool Illuminations – the annual autumn extravaganza
- Explore the lovely Parks, including Stanley Park
- Look around the miles of Seafront
- Visit the Town Centre to shop, eat and play!
- Take a ride on one of Blackpool’s Trams
Looking for What’s on and Things to do?
We’ve got a whopping great big ‘Recreation and Entertainment’ section for you to explore. It includes What’s on, things to do, plus places to stay and eat and much more!
Looking for Somewhere to Stay?
Choose your next holiday with the Visit Fylde Coast Accommodation Guide in association with StayBlackpool
StayBlackpool is the independent association for Blackpool hotels and guest houses. All members hold a national star rating or Blackpool Approved accreditation, so you’ll go home having experienced the best Blackpool has to offer.
Latest updates in this section:
12 Months in Blackpool Town Centre
Throughout the Covid pandemic we’ve walked through the streets to bring you a series of videos showing 12 months in Blackpool town centre.
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Anchorsholme Park
Find Anchorsholme Park between the seafront and main highway/tramway at the northernmost end of Blackpool seafront.
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The Lost Village of Waddum Thorpe
The shoreline of the Fylde Coast is known to have been further to sea than it is now. Is the village of Waddum Thorpe one of those lost?
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Bpl North Shore: Have you seen Pennystone Rock?
You might spot Pennystone Rock at a very low tide, opposite Pennystone Road at Bispham. It’s smaller relative, Carlin Rock, can also be seen.
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A Covid Year on Blackpool Seafront
How quickly things seem to get back to normal as visitors return. Have a look back on a year on Blackpool seafront, through covid.
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