Fire on Blackpool Central Pier
Awful news to waken up to this morning – a fire on Blackpool Central Pier overnight.
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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:
Spitfire Visitor Centre Hangar 42
Experience the history, sights and sounds of an operational WW2 RAF aircraft hangar at the Spitfire Visitor Centre Hangar 42.
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Bpl North Shore:Â Explore The Cliffs
Explore the Cliffs at Blackpool North Shore – for traces of the past and amazing views
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Warbreck Water Tower
Warbreck Water Tower was built to create water pressure in an otherwise flat area.
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Blackpool Tramway Extension – Talbot Gateway Phase 2
The Blackpool Tramway Extension – Talbot Gateway Phase 2 – connects North Railway Station with the promenade, new hotel and public space
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Central Blackpool Housing Plans
With plans underway for the development of mixed-use leisure facilities at Central Car Park, new central Blackpool housing plans are revealed.
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