Blackpool Destination Guide

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Things to do in Blackpool
Eating and drinking in Blackpool
Blackpool weather
When to go to Blackpool
Flying to Blackpool

Introduction to Blackpool

The Northwest seaside city of Blackpool welcomes more than 12 million tourists and holiday makers every year. With nature, sand, sea and sometimes even sun, Blackpool’s spectacular views, elegant promenades, fun filled fairgrounds and amusements centers make it the perfect family holiday destination. Going back to a time when the British holiday meant candy floss, fish and chips by the sea, ballroom dancing and donkey rides along the beach, Blackpool has somehow managed to hold on to that sense of nostalgia of a typical UK holiday which is great for both British people as well as foreigners. It has the feeling of a quintessential UK summer holiday but with just a little extra pizza. Blackpool is undoubtedly the closest thing we have to Las Vegas right here in Britain. So where you are waiting for your next Blackpool holiday?

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Blackpool Tower – This elegant Victorian structure in Blackpool boasts beautiful views out to sea and is a real landmark.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Filled with fairground rides, rollercoasters and fun stalls, it’s guaranteed fun on the Pleasure Beach

Blackpool pleasure beach - The only British resort city to have three piers where you can sit in the sun and enjoy a cream tea.

Things to do in Blackpool

Blackpool has something for everyone. Those who remember the Blackpool of a hostoric era can happily still relive the very best of those days. Take a walk along the beautiful three piers, enjoy a cream tea with the most beautiful UK sea views, perhaps a little Punch and Judy, take in a show in the Winter Gardens and the Grand Theatre, or some relax time at those glamorous glad rags and trip the light fantastic dancing the night away in the stunning Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Younger generations will get in love with Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach with its stomach churning rollercoaster rides, arcades, fruit machines and stalls. The beauty of elegance can be seen at the Victorian Blackpool Tower which matches the breath-taking panoramic views from the top. As night falls on Blackpool, the spellbinding ilights, made up of over one million light bulbs, sparkle into life. Blackpool’s bars, restaurants and clubs are filled with people out to enjoy the town’s famous nightlife or to indulge in one of the nation’s favourite dishes, fish and chips, at the legendary Harry Ramsdens. Blackpool is UK's favorite holiday destination in the past and future.

Eating and Drinking in Blackpool

From Chinese Cantonese to cafes, cream teas and sandy beach picnic sandwiches. Blackpool may not quite offer the high class gourmet cuisines found in larger cities but its comfort food that locals and visitors love to eat. Harry Ramsden’s provides the ultimate in fish and chips, while the West Coast Rock Café has won major awards for its classic burgers, steaks and Mexican food. Along the promenades and piers you can find stalls selling toffee apples, Blackpool rock and giant balls of candy floss that look like cotton wool on a stick, especially favorite for children. Night clubs with revolving floors and cocktail bars sit side by side with old fashioned pubs serving real ales and great pub food. Like the rest of Blackpool, the food here is all about fun and holiday.

Blackpool weather

Blackpool has a moderate climate with the coldest months being December, January and February. The wettest months are often between September and November with March, April and May are among the driest months. The summer months can often be warm with prolonged periods of sunshine and temperatures of up to 21 degrees or warmer.

When to go to Blackpool

Naturally most visitors flock to Blackpool during the summer months, because of the nicer weather. When you arrive, you'll notice plenty of options on hotels in Blackpool. If you want the best weather, that’s the time to go. If you want to avoid the main crowds but also the rain, March, April and May are good times to visit. September also begins to get quieter season but still with a chance of some warm, sunny days are there. In winter you find the peace and quiet, nice fresh winds for a good walk along the beach and warm tea afterwards.

Flying to Blackpool

Blackpool Airport is just a 10 minutres but bus, car or taxi from the centre of the town. It is one of the most fastest expanding airports in the UK, there are plenty of options for flights to Blackpool, with scheduled flights to many UK and continental European destinations. Also charter flights are available.

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