Blackpool; The Beaucliffe

The Beaucliffe

01253 351663 or 07484346234 22 Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9TB

The Beaucliffe Welcome To The Beaucliffe A warm welcome awaits you at the Beaucliffe, a beautiful Edwardian building, where Mark, Rebecca and family invite you to spend your holiday. We are 3 star rated and a member of Stay Blackpool.

We have a wood burner in the bar/ lounge for the winter evenings for you to enjoy.

The Beaucliffe is ideal for couples and families and is in an great position for visiting Blackpool’s top attractions like ... Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens, Pleasure Beach, The Zoo, Stanley Park, The Sandcastle, the three piers, all the top shows, Loius Tussauds and Sealife Centre.

The Beaucliffe

We are ideally situated close to the Blackpool Promenade at North Shore, where trams and buses run every few minutes to take you to all the top attractions in and around Blackpool, Cleveleys & Fleetwood.

We have guaranteed - private- onsite parking for each room (one car per room), a well stocked, licensed bar and free WiFi.

The Beaucliffe

Start the day with a sumptuous breakfast

Our Breakfast Menu Cereal, seasonal Fresh fruit salad, Prunes, Grapefruit, Seeds & Nuts, Yogurts & Juices Our delicious Beaucliffe breakfast is complimentary and cooked to order. We do like guests to preorder.

Full English Breakfast Choose Poached, Scrambled or Fried Eggs Or Full Veggie Breakfast With Linda McCartney Sausages (V) Or Build Your Own English or Veggie Breakfast Choose: Bacon, Sausage, Veggie Sausage, Hash Brown, Eggs (as you like them), Fresh Tomatoes, Breakfast Mushrooms, Fried Slice, Heinz Baked Beans, and of course Toast. *** Things on Toast Scrambled Eggs Beans Toasted Bacon Sandwich Toasted Sausage Sandwich *** Hot Beverages Yorkshire Tea, or Coffee

Enjoy

Contents 2 Welcome to Blackpool!

4 Transport 5 Services 6 What’s on?

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8 The Golden Mile 10-11 Family Fun

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12 North Pier 13 The Illuminations 14 Central Pier 15 Blackpool Tower

Blackpool!

17-19 The Town Centre

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Blackpool has so many things to enjoy and explore!

Don’t miss out on all the exciting places to visit and fill your diary with the best events happening in 2019!

20-21 Theatre & Cinema 22 Night Life 23 LGBT Venues 26 South Pier 27-31 Blackpool South 32-35 Food & Drink 36 Stanley Park 37 Bispham

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2 With an abundance of award-winning attractions, Blackpool has something for everyone; you don’t need to travel far to have an amazing experience. With six miles of sandy beaches, it’s no wonder we’re the UK’s favourite beach resort!

Thrill-seekers can enjoy the thrills and spills of the white knuckle rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and The Blackpool Tower is one of the most loved and recognisable landmarks in the world!

Explore the famous Tower Ballroom, The Tower Circus, The Blackpool Tower Dungeons, The Blackpool Tower Circus and The Blackpool Tower Eye! Animal-mad? Visit Blackpool Zoo, or swim with sharks at SEA LIFE Blackpool. You can meet the stars at Madame Tussauds or chill out in 84-degree sub-tropical paradise at Sandcastle Waterpark.

Our friendly Tourist Information Centre team on Blackpool Promenade (just opposite Blackpool Tower) are always happy to help booking shows and providing directions and great offers.

Chief among these is the Blackpool Resort Pass – a handy leisure card providing discounts of up to 45% to Blackpool’s top attractions over up to a 7-day period! Check it out at: www.visitblackpool. com/resort-pass In addition to a fantastic entertainment programme in our fabulous show venues, Blackpool is home to a jaw-dropping year-round programme of FREE events. Check out the VisitBlackpool website for updates on all of our events.

Enjoy the uplifting sight of aircraft flying overhead at the iconic Blackpool Air Show, or the electrifying and magical cycle ride through a sneak preview of the Illuminations for Ride the Lights.

Be wowed at Blackpool’s biggest weekend attracting tens of thousands of people - the famous Blackpool Illuminations SwitchOn, and watch the world’s finest pyrotechnic experts battle it out to be crowned the overall winner at the World Championship Fireworks Blackpool!

Join in the autumn for Blackpool Illuminations and Lightpool - six miles of stunning lights to marvel at, stunning 3D projections and light and fire-based entertainment. Whatever fun you’re looking for, Blackpool has it all!

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Transport

Blackpool Transport operate a network of high frequency buses and trams across the Fylde Coast with 140 buses, 18 modern light rail trams and a fleet of Heritage trams.

Currently operating 14 bus routes, linking Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Thornton, Bispham, Poulton, Blackpool, St Annes and Lytham. Our tramway extends 11 miles along the coast from Starr Gate to Fleetwood.

Blackpool Tramway - Starr Gate to Fleetwood Pass holders of the English Concessionary Travel scheme can travel free on our network of buses between 9:30 23:00 Monday to Fridays and at anytime on Saturday and Sunday or Bank Holidays.

Bus route information - For information regarding the buses and bus times etc. please visit the Blackpool Transport website which also includes a live service update on the trams and buses. www.blackpooltransport. com/routes

C Cabs CARE • COMFORT • COURTESY

4 door saloons, estate cars, London hackney’s with wheelchair access and a range of minibuses.

Lady drivers are available on request.

Our company offers a ‘callback’ facility to our customers.

A complimentary service, whereby the customer receives a ‘callback’ when the cab is approaching the pick up point, whether it is a landline or a mobile.

This not only benefits the driver, but is most appreciated by our customers.

C Cabs are delighted to announce that our fleet now accept Chip and Pin card payment at no additional cost to our customers.

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Established for over 60 years.

services Accident and Emergency Blackpool Victoria Hospital Whinney Heys Road Blackpool, Lancashire.

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Post Offices Highfield Road P.O. 24 Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 2JA 01253 348972

Garages Pypers Garage 10-12 Rawcliffe Street, Blackpool, Lancashire.

FY4 1BX 01253 342182

Doctors Whitegate Health Centre 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. FY1 9ES 01253 953953

Bispham Village PO 317 Red Bank Rd, Blackpool FY2 0HL 01253 352231

The Garage Blackpool 98/100 Dickson Rd, Blackpool, FY1 2BU Closes 5:30PM 01253 620182

Dentist Whitegate Health Centre 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. FY1 9ES 01253 953953 Chemists South Shore Pharmacy Blackpool Enterprise Centre, 7 Lytham Road, Blackpool FY4 1EW 01253 341203

Opticians Woodhouse Opticians 62-64 Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire.

FY4 2JF 01253 341955 Specsavers 26 Victoria St, Blackpool, FY1 4RW Closes 5:30PM Phone: 01253 295966

Vets Spen Corner Veterinary Centre 70-72 Marton Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire.

FY4 3DE 01253 699666 Robert Jones Veterinary Surgery 64 St Anne’s Rd, Blackpool, FY4 2AS Closes 7PM 01253 402255

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The Golden Mile A full 1.7 miles between the North and South piers, but that is the extent of Blackpool’s renowned “Golden Mile” of family attractions, themed pubs, fish-and-chip shops, amusement arcades, souvenir stalls, rock shops and general seaside cheer topped off by a glorious, golden sandy beach.

Down the Golden Mile, you’ll pass all the signature attractions the resort has to offer, from the Tower to Madame Tussauds, the Sandcastle Waterpark to the Sea-Life Centre.

Blackpool is undeniably the best seaside resort in the UK. Each year millions of visitors come for fun, sea and sand… and if they are lucky, some sunshine too!

With seven miles of beautiful beaches, three piers and two kilometres of breath-taking sculptures and lighting by some of the country’s top artists, it’s easy to see why people love Blackpool promenade.

The seaside is an enjoyable place for many people, it’s somewhere they can relate to as a child, where they enjoyed their first paddle in the sea, built their first sandcastle and made happy memories with their family and now take their own children to.

In the past, Blackpool was runner-up for the title “best beach in the world” only beaten to the top spot

by Dubai because of the British weather! Assessed for a range of features including the sand, sea and attractions around it, Blackpool scored highly for its clean Blue Flag beaches.

Madame Tussauds Step onto the red carpet, pose for a selfie and mingle with all the biggest stars from sports, stage and screen in this unique celebrity experience. Meet your favourite stars with your very own back-stage pass into the world of entertainment.

Sea Life Centre Showcasing more than 2,000 spectacular aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, octopus, rays and seahorses, Sea Life Blackpool is the perfect way to experience the wonders of the ocean. Housed in a range of impressive displays creating an ocean of dazzling stars, giant windows ensure fantastic visibility and visitors can get a closeup view and discover the pop up bubbles and peeka-boo holes in the attraction.

Coral Island Blackpool’s largest indoor free admission family attraction. Come and explore Coral Island and enjoy an action packed day filled with fabulous food and family favourite seaside rides and redemption games as well as adult gaming and prize bingo.

Sandcastle Waterpark Sandcastle Waterpark is one of Blackpool’s leading tourist attractions. The Waterpark features over 18 slides and attractions including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, lazy river, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades, swim shop and much much more.

MASSIVE SAVINGS One ticket up to NINE great Blackpool attractions

Buy online at visitblackpool.com/resort-pass or Tel 01253 478222

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Family Fun

11 Impact Blackpool Operating at Whyndyke Farm in Blackpool since 2001. Located just off Junction 4 of the M55 our site is easy to get to. They offer a whole range of activities ideal for Birthday Parties, Team Building events, Blackpool Stag and Hen Do’s, Family Days Out or just you and your friends looking to try something different. Paintball, Outdoor Lasertag, Archery, Air Rifles, Mini Highland Games and Human Table Football from the Base Camp area.

Ascent Trampoline Park The North West’s Best Trampoline Park! Active fun for all ages and the Best Kids Parties in town! At Ascent Trampoline Park we offer a wide range of activities that the whole family can enjoy.

This is Ascent Trampoline Park Blackpool! A huge park of high energy trampoline fun for everyone. 110 trampolines, Dodgeball, Air Pit and much more.

Blackpool Donkey Rides One of the most famous sights you will see in the holiday season here at the resort are the Blackpool donkey rides. A firm favourite with the kids and dating back to 1890, these majestic animals have continued to bring smiles and memories throughout generations.

The Blackpool donkey rides are a great way to spend an afternoon on the beach. Prices for the donkey rides are just a few pounds and for the fun you will have it is probably one of the best things to do in Blackpool.

MFA Bowl Need a fun and exciting activity to do in any weather?

Bring the family here, where there are automated tenpin bowling lanes, amusements and pool tables.

For refuelling there is a diner and also for the adults, a fully licensed bar. After 6pm children must be accompanied by an adult.

Adventure Golf The family will love this fun adventure golf course; with jumps, bumps, hazards rivers and tunnels.

Both beginners and experts are catered for with different levels of difficulty to tackle on each hole.

Refreshments are available at the clubhouse!

Laser Quest Whether you’re 6 or 66, you’ll love the adrenaline pumping exhilaration of the Battle-Zone at Laser Quest Blackpool!

With fun lurking around every corner, this is the ultimate in interactive entertainment! Laser Quest provides a unique venue with fun and excitement, whatever the occasion.

Clip n’ Climb Climbing walls meets theme park, in an exciting new leisure concept for all ages. The stunning series of 24 climbing-based activities provide healthy, challenging fun for all the family!

Test your resolve and determination across each separate challenge - climb commando style on the Jungle Gym, reach new heights on the Skyscraper, take the Speed Climbing challenge, or race your friends up Face to Face!

Blackpool Zoo Blackpool Zoo is one of the must-see attractions in Britain’s favourite seaside resort. Often described as a “hidden gem”, the Zoo provides a haven of peace, tranquillity and over 1000 animals in 32 acres of traditional, spacious parkland and lakes, as well as offering an educational yet fun day out for all the family, whether you’re 9 months or 99 years!

From aardvarks to zebras, marmosets to giraffes, our residents come in all shapes and sizes. You can walk amongst them in Amazonia, Lemur Wood and Wallaby Walkabout or look them in the eye with nothing but a pane of glass between you and one of Nature’s most efficient predators at the Big Cat House. Learn all there is to know at the daily talks, feeds and displays, or even take part in one of our close encounters with giraffes, sea lions or a barn owl.

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illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations are one of the most iconic sights in the world and have been the UKs greatest visitor attraction for more than 100 years. This world-famous free light show stretches along the promenade from Starr Gate at the south end of the town to Bispham in the north.

Most visitors drive through the Illuminations by car, coach or bus. There are also open top trams which run along the tramway as well as horse-drawn landau. At Bispham there is a special walkway for the tableaux which also includes mixed media in the various large tableaux displays. The Illuminations cost £1.9M each year to stage.

Each year new features are added and 2018 was no exception, welcoming new arrivals, including the return of their 3D projection show on the front of the historic Blackpool Tower.

The Switch-on Festival is the biggest night in Blackpool’s event calendar. With up to 20,000 people watching their favourite pop stars perform on stage at the Tower Festival Headland, before a celebrity guest switches on the Illuminations for another season.

Illuminasia Blackpool If you’re searching for things to do in Blackpool that are fun and inspirational for kids and adults alike, then look no further than this wonderful display of indoor illuminations. Illuminasia is more than a walk-through exhibition of stunning internally lit Chinese lantern sculptures, it is an experience like no other.

Combining ancient Chinese tradition with modern production; this awe-inspiring display offers something for everyone. With the play of light and colour, artists of every medium gain inspiration from this beautiful Far Eastern art form.

Children delight in the adventure of exploring through a garden filled with towering exotic flowers and giant butterflies, almost as much as mums and dads enjoy basking in the serenity of time spent in the Jade Palace!

That’s just a taste of what’s in store for visitors to this unique entertainment experience. If you’re planning to visit Blackpool and take in all it has have to offer; a trip to Illuminasia is a fantastic addition to this town’s fine tradition of Blackpool shows and the fun and variety of Blackpool theatres.

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The Blackpool Tower

Blackpool Tower opened to the public on 14 May 1894. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it stands at 518 feet.

Take a trip into the sky to the top of The Blackpool Tower and experience the thrilling SkyWalk. Walk out if you dare onto the five centimetre thick glass viewing platform, where you can look out into the Irish Sea and see the famous Blackpool Promenade below you.

Step into the sensationally stylish Blackpool Tower Ballroom and prepare to be lost in a world of elegant charm and refined beauty. Dating back to 1894, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is world famous for its unique sprung dancefloor and spectacular architecture and remains to this day, a destination for dance fans from across the globe.

From Mooky and Mr Boo’s trip around the world, to their wild western stand off in Buffalo Bill, the Endresz family’s Blackpool Tower Circus show has wowed audiences and delighted families for over two decades! The show will not disappoint as it brings even more astonishing jaw-dropping stunts and comedy capers in what can only be described as the must-see show of the season.

Jungle Jims awaits all you brave explorers, in a fun-tastic range of swinging, sliding and climbing contraptions: huge four lane glide slide, the black slide ballpools and on the lower level, they offer softer play for your tiny adventurers.

Travel back in time and roar like a Dinosaur at The Blackpool Tower’s Dino Mini Golf attraction.

Located on level 7, enjoy 9 holes of prehistoric fun for a truly dino-mite day out! Get in touch with our team to book in your roar-some adventure! Great for team building or just some good old fashioned fun!

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walk-through experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary.

New to the Tower Dungeons, the Escape Room. Will you lose your head under pressure and find yourself locked in the dark depths of Lancaster Castle to meet your fate? Are you ready for the ultimate escape room adventure - with a killer Dungeon twist?

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Blackpool Town Centre has something for everyone. For some serious retail therapy, a trip to Houndshill Shopping Centre is a must, if you fancy a cuppa and 5 minutes rest, The Layton Rakes has an open top beer garden, perfect for those summer days! The town centre is hosts a wide range of shops including the popular, Coronation Rock which is home to Blackpool’s largest rock factory. The rock factory is open to the public and is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

A prime shopping destination situated in the heart of Blackpool just behind the world famous Blackpool Tower. The Centre has a fantastic line up of retailers including Debenhams, Primark, Next and River Island to name but a few and offers the very best in fashion and lifestyle shopping for the whole family.

With an excellent selection of restaurants and cafes including the Food Court (Burger King, El Taco Loco, Roosters & Café Real), Houndshill Shopping Centre is the perfect place to indulge in retail therapy in glorious modern surroundings. The latest retailers to open in Houndshill are Smiggle, a bigger better brighter River Island, Footasylum pop up shop, Sea Fish Restaurant.

The scheme, has a 770 space covered car park open from 7am until 11.30pm it is located adjacent to Winter Gardens and The Grand Theatre so ideal for night time leisure parking. With awards for Customer Service, Dementia care, Safe Car Parking, Platinum Loo of the Year awards and Best Security Team you can always be assured of a fantastic shopping experience.

St Johns Square, known to locals as Cedar Square, is a short stroll away from Birley Street and past the newly renovated front of Abingdon Street Market. It’s another pedestrianised space so it’s perfectly safe for your little ones to run about and dodge the dancing water that sprays out of the ground in front of the church, and where you can sit a while in the sunshine with a coffee and a cake at one of the many cafes.

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Try the ever popular Nando’s and Pizza Express or cool down with an ice cream or waffle at Creams. If you prefer a quick bite to eat, you’re spoilt for choice with coffee shops and cafes.

Toyland is perfect for the little people in your family!

Located on Birley Street not far from the Winter Gardens, Toyland stocks the best brands including Barbie, Lego and Paw Patrol. Pop in-store to enter this months UK colouring competion!

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A visit to Blackpool wouldn’t be complete without trying your luck on the 2p machines and winning prizes at Coral Island. Coral Island is Blackpool’s largest indoor free admission family attraction.

Don’t forget to take a ride on the Priate Flyer which runs high above the Coral Island crowds. Aim the Blunderbuss Thunder Guns at the targets and shoot, me beauties.

Offering a wide range of both live and automated casino games plus the very latest £10,000 Jackpot Machines.

Famous across the land, The Buccaneer Family Bar and Restaurant serves huge portions of all the family favourites as well as a kids menu for the under 10’s. Kids are welcome from open until close everyday. Join us on a Sunday and enjoy the finest carvery on the Fylde coast.

Bonny Street Market is the largest open air market in Blackpool, which is situated right in the heart of the town’s tourist area, less than 100 yards from the promenade. With the Market being so close to the Town Centre, there is more than enough car parking spaces for the whole family.

The market sells a variety of goods within its 75 stalls, attracting visitors and local people to benefit from good choice and quality service. A huge amount of visitors, coupled with a healthy mixture of the best traders on the Fylde Coast ensures a vibrant and bustling market.

The Leo Family Welcome you to Piazza Italia! We are a traditional Italian Restaurant situated in the heart of Blackpool, near the Winter Gardens, the perfect location for a pre-show meal. We also have an area to dine outside ‘Al Fresco’, why not enjoy a crisp cool beverage next to the fountain in Cedar Square.

Our dishes are freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients and genuine imported products to make your dish authentically Italian. Sample our A La Carte menu which is complimented by our specials board or enjoy our set menu option and great lunch time offers.

Come dine with us soon, we look forward to welcoming you to an authentic Italian experience.

8 Cedar Square, Blackpool. FY1 1BP - Tel: 01253 295277

www.piazzaitaliablackpool.co.uk

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Blackpool Grand Theatre Owned by the Grand Theatre Trust. This organisation reopened the theatre in 1981 following the efforts of a number of committed volunteers who saved the theatre from demolition.

Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited has responsibility for improving, maintaining and conserving the building and the theatre’s substantial historic and archival collections; the theatre is operated by Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts & Entertainments) Limited and both companies are registered charities. Box Office Telephone 01253 290190

Blackpool Opera House Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Peter Kay, just some of the stars which have graced the stage of the Opera House, reads like a who’s who of popular culture for the past century.

Now in its third reincarnation, the modern-day Opera House opened in 1939, designed by Charles MacKeith and was built to reflect a cinematic experience for its almost 3,000-strong audience who can experience a diverse entertainment mix on its stage – one of the biggest and widest in Europe.

Described as a “masterpiece of theatre design”, the Opera House still retains a lot of its original features which have also been given the royal seal of approval by the Queen who oversaw two Royal Variety Performances here in 1955 and 2009.

In recent years, the Opera House has become a second home to some of the biggest West End shows, from Cats to Joseph to Hairspray and Shrek.

Its facilities allow the Opera House to accommodate the biggest shows with the biggest stars outside of the major cities and a must-see stop on the tours from London up north.

Experienced on three levels, the Opera House is a unique venue which has rightly taken its place in the entertainment Hall of Fame over the past 100 years.

Box office 0844 856 1111

Odeon Cinema Have 10 screens of film magic showing stunning RealD 3D. Treat yourself to superior comfort with Premier seats, enjoy super speedy ticket pick up at the 3 fast ticket machines and find perfect parking in front of the cinema. Unwind and get set to lose yourself in the film ahead with neighbour restuarants and pubs: McDonalds, Frankie & Benny’s, The Swift Hound Pub. Rigby Rd, Blackpool FY1 5EP | 0333 014 4501

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Revolution Individually styled chain bar with a global menu of comfort-food classics and nightly happy hours.

35 Market St, Blackpool FY1 1EZ Ma Kellys Now open at 4 different venues throughout Blackpool, if entertainment is what your looking for then look no further than Ma Kellys. Regular caberet shows and performances across all venues.

Soul Suite Motown club hosting Northern Soul nights, classic Tamla Motown and serving hearty daytime food.

142 Queens Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1RE Walkabout Australian chain bar with a straightforward menu, themed party nights and live big-screen TV sport.

1-9 Queen St, Blackpool FY1 1NL Viva Blackpool Sizable, live entertainment venue with cabaret seating and eclectic programme, plus pre-show dining.

3 Church St, Blackpool FY1 1HJ HOME/HQ Is a bar/city style venue that’s plush, classy, sassy & Elegant. You could be in any major city across the world with its LED booths & VIP hospitality waitress service.

11 Talbot Rd, Blackpool FY1 1LB The Galleon Bar The Legendary Live Music Venue in Blackpool where regular musicians and vocalists perform offering a first class musical night.

68-70 Abingdon St, Blackpool FY1 1NL The Brew Room 10 cask ales, 10 craft beers, chocolate bar milkshake cocktails and real smokehouse food. This isn’t a pub owned by a brewery, but a pub with a brewery!

137 Church St, Blackpool FY1 3NU Bootleg Social Blackpool’s newest alternative music bar and live venue. Themed events throughout the year, visit their website for tickets and more information.

30 Topping Street, Blackpool

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lgbt+ venues

Blackpool has a lively gay scene and nightlife and is known as one of the most popular LGBTQ+ resorts of the North alongside Manchester and Liverpool. Most gay bars are located on Dickson Road and Queen Street, near the Blackpool Tower and the North Pier.

Funny Girls

Blackpool is home to the famous Funny Girls Drag Caberet Show. Recently taken over by Thwaites, Funny Girls boasts an entertaining, funny and exciting drag show hosted by DJ Zoe and featuring the award-winning Betty Legs Diamond. The Show at Funny Girls soon became as famous as The Blackpool Tower and had to re-fit the venue four times and be re-located twice due to its popularity.

The Flying Handbag

The only purpose-built, million pound, gay venue in town, The Flying Handbag opened its brand new shiny doors in early 2006 and is still going from strength to strength. Another venue taken over by Thwaites, The Flying Handbag must not be missed, with live shows and drag DJ’s, you’ll have a ball dancing the night away here.

Sapphires

Sapphires Blackpool is a new place on the nightlife scene of Blackpool, and is becoming more and more popular every day. The staff there are friendly, happy to help and DJ, Miss Ivy Rose and new drag show has been credited as “absolutely fantastic”, entertaining their guests with every second!

Kaos

Formerly Trades Bar, KAOS Bar refurbished everything, following an ‘industrial’ decor and threw its doors open to everyone who appreciates an excellent nightclub! As a Gay Bar, they heavily encourage a safe environment and an excellent atmosphere where you and your friends can enjoy a great night out.

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blackpool south Blackpool Pleasure Beach The world’s most ride intensive amusement park, so if it’s adrenaline fuelled adventure you are looking for; you have come to the right place!

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is always ahead of the game when it comes to thrills.

The park is home to the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, The Big One, the UK’s first looping coaster, Revolution and the UK’s first suspended looping coaster completely over water, Infusion.

Sandcastle Waterpark Sandcastle Waterpark is the UKs Largest Indoor Waterpark. The Waterpark features over 18 slides and attractions including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades, swim shop and much much more.

So, if you’re looking for things to do in Blackpool and fancy a great day out make sure you visit the Sandcastle Waterpark.

Catering for families with children of any age and they can even organise birthday parties. The Sandcastle Waterpark is opposite the Pleasure Beach on the sea side of the promenade.

Adventure Golf The attraction boasts brilliant landscaping, bright lighting, waterfalls, streams and its very own clubhouse selling refreshing drinks. Look out for the water hazard on holes 11 & 6, and tackle the figure eight spectacular on hole 9 – a first to the UK! Each hole offers unique hazards ranging from jumps and bumps to rivers and underground tunnels, all adding to the fun of the game. Both beginners and experts are catered for with different levels of difficulty to tackle on each hole!

Karting 2000 Raceway At Karting 2000 Raceway, we offer a fun karting experience with a floodlit track and electronic lap timing. We can offer activities for all the family, with kids parties, kart and track hire, grand prix events, endurance team events and much more!

Arrive and drive! Karting 2000 Raceway, South Prom next to South Pier in Blackpool.

Now open every day, however high winds and heavy rain will result in circuit closure for safety reasons.

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Local Chef/owner returns home after working in 5 star London hotels and on Board QE2 to reopen The Beachcomber after an extensive revamp. The restaurant has a modern, friendly, relaxed atmosphere with sea views.

All our steaks are cut on the premises and dishes cooked by City & Guild qualified Chefs, using the finest ingredients, locally sourced where possible.

Fully licensed bar serving draught beer and affordable wines & champagne.

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We are a traditional Fish & Chip Shop in South Shore Blackpool, where you can eat in or take away. We also do Gluten Free Fish & Chips.

We have recently been awarded the ‘Good Food Award’ and are only 1 of 2 restaurants in Blackpool with this certificate!

< Continued from page 27 South Pier Adrenaline Zone Ready to push the limits? Ready to walk on air?

Ready to leave your stomach behind? Then you’re ready for the Adrenaline Zone at Blackpool’s South Pier.

Discover the exhilaration of free flight with the Skycoaster and the dizzy heights of the 120 mph Skyscreamer,so get out of your comfort zone and into the Adrenaline Zone!

Pasaje Del Terror A walk through horror show with live actors in which groups of around 8-10 people embark on a terrifying journey, without any guide, through a labyrinth of hair-raising shocks and surprises.

The realism of the scenes, the multiple special effects and the shocking energy with which these characters appear out of nowhere will leave you breathless and trembling until you find the exit.

Located right near the entrance to The Pleasure Beach.

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Mirror Ball The famous addition to the Blackpool South Shore seafront is the Mirror Ball, installed in 2001. The Blackpool Council appointed sculptor Michael Trainor to design the ball for them and an engineering firm in Oldham were given the task of building it.

The outside of the mirror ball is covered with 46,000 individual mirrors and was refurbished in 2010. For the superstitious amongst you, the amount of bad luck if it was dropped is tremenduous!

At night, the ball is lit up in it’s own spectacular light show, this is not one to be missed. A mini illuminations right on the prom, where you’ll have a front row seat to enjoy the sea air on a summers evening or wrap up warm to sit and relax, watching the lights shine across from all angles of the promenade.

Brooks Collectables

Visitor Museum Brooks Collectables is not only a shop but a museum open to visitors, appropriately named The Toy Exhibition!

Situated above the shop, the exhibition showcases our families collection of Dinky and Corgi Toys, Action men, Star Wars figures, Britains soldiers, trains, trams, James Bond cars, Doctor Who toys, dolls, cars, busses, toys from around the world and much much more, combined with obsolete technology, models, displays, prop replicas and Blackpool memorabilia too!

Brooks Collectables opened in 1949 and celebrates its 70th anniversary as a family business this year! While you’re in Blackpool, why not pop in and take a trip down memory lane!

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food & drink

If you’re staying near Highfield Road and you fancy a wander or a bite to eat nearby, then you’re in luck. Lined with a variety of eateries and shops, Highfield Road has its own social scene and offers plenty of choice when it comes to food and drink.

You’re spoilt for choice in this area as some of the most delicious food in Blackpool is served up here! Whether you fancy some pub-grub or you’re looking for a nice restaurant, you’ll be sinking your teeth into something tasty wherever you go...

At the top of the road (number one, in fact) is Italio, with a rich Sicilian tradition of serving rustic, family-recipe food with a vibrant, modern slant. The restaurant is located in a former bank and is elegantly designed with exposed brickwork, stylish lighting and the wood fired oven clearly visible.

The owners have recently added a new terrace, surrounded by glass which opens in warm weather, making it a lovely place to eat, rain or shine.

Across the road is Winston’s Bistro and Bar, famous locally for its build-your-own breakfast and also serving lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. There’s a stylish but casual atmosphere here so, whether it’s a romantic dinner you’re after or a night with family and friends, you’ll fit right in. Upstairs is Clementine’s Cocktail Bar, which opens from 4pm Thursday to Sunday, and serves fabulous cocktails and tapas in urban vintage surroundings.

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< Continued from page 32 Fancy a cocktail or gin? Lateo Boutique is the place for you! South Shores newest gin and cocktail bar is open for business and you won’t want to miss out. With 65 different flavoured gins to choose from, amazing cocktails and plenty of fizz to go around... you’ll be well and truly looked after here. Join the Sunday Club and enjoy live music, cocktails 2 for £12, real ales £2.50, double gins £7.50 and so much more to enjoy.

If you’ve been swept off your feet and aren’t feeling up to walking for food... Pizza Hut delivery on Waterloo Road is the perfect option! With offers like the £5 Favourites Menu and 2 large pizzas PLUS a side for just £20, you can chow down without worrying about your holiday spends!

With these and many more to choose from, you can enjoy a great meal or night out without making the trip into Blackpool town centre.

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stanley park Stanley Park is a masterpiece of landscape design and historical splendour. Known as one of the regions finest parks and voted Blackpool’s most favourite location, the three hundred and ninety acre park is a landmark in its own right, offering a magical blend of architecture, horticulture and recreation. The naturalised backdrop of woodlands and lakes embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility. The park abounds in wildlife and its features appeal to the naturalist, the plant lover or one who would do nothing more than relax in elegant surroundings.

History of Stanley Park Blackpool Mayor and MP Sir Albert Lindsey Parkinson acquired the land for parkland in the 1920’s. The Council subsequently commissioned its design to renowned architects T.H. Mawson and Sons. The park was officially opened in 1926 by the 17th Earl of Derby and Sir George Edward Villiers Stanley, in whose honour it was named. The park received Grade II status on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens in 1995 as well as being nominated for a National Green Flag Award. Stanley Park benefited from a five million pound Heritage Lottery Fund restoration in 2007.

Gardens and Landmarks Delightful horticultural displays can be found throughout the park. Do not miss the Italian Gardens, water fountains, statues, Rose Gardens and Remembrance Garden. Admire the impressive Cocker Tower, a memorial to Blackpool’s first Mayor Dr William Cocker, bandstand and ornamental bridges over the lake.

Dining Boasting one of England’s finest examples of Art Deco design and attracting interest from period enthusiasts, the Art Deco Café is a unique, historic restaurant offering spectacular indoor and alfresco views of the park.

Sample light breakfasts and snacks, hearty lunches, formal dining and inclusive party nights. Alternatively, grab an ice cream or a drink from one of the kiosks dotted around the park.

Family Fun Enjoy the park in a more genteel fashion by hiring a boat to explore the parks expansive lake. For those who like a less energetic experience, travel on the children’s shuttle train or have a picnic! Participate in one of our many events including guided walks, children’s activities, shows and not to forget Sundays at the Band Stand with its musical extravaganzas.

Opening times The park is open dawn until dusk every day of the year and opening hours are clearly signposted at major entrances.

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You can’t miss Bispham. Heading north along the promenade from the centre of Blackpool, the tram stop has ‘Bispham’ written on it in big letters! The last local centre north of Blackpool seafront, Bispham is a handy spot for all kinds of local shops.

Past North Pier, Gynn Square and Uncle Tom’s Cabin, the tram tracks carry on to Cleveleys and beyond. The Bispham tram stop marks the end of Blackpool’s illuminations and tableaus.

At the tram stop, the T Junction heading inland is Red Bank Road along which you’ll find all kinds of local shops. Against the promenade you’ll find amusements, fish and chips and the feeling of a seaside resort, and just past the junction the type of shops that you’d get on any local high street.

There’s also a majority of small independent retailers at the top of Red Bank Road, with a florists, convenience store, wedding dress shop, beauty parlours, value stores, restaurants, and a pet shop. It’s a wide pavement and there’s free on street parking both on the main road and nearby side streets.

A little further down the road is the Sainsbury’s supermarket with a large car park and entrances off the main road and rear of the store. Around Sainsbury’s the independent shops continue, with a pharmacy, carpet shops, opticians, a tile shop, hairdressers, quality menswear, bike shop and more besides.

It’s not far from here you’ll find the Sunam Indian restaurant. If you fancy some traditional Indian cuisine, this is the place for you. One of the best, and most popular, Indian restaurants in Blackpool, serving up an array of delicious dishes for you to choose from. Take advantage of their Delhi Dinner with 15% discount if you collect!

Heading inland, past the fire station, the shops give way to houses and the roundabout junction with Devonshire Road - at this point you’re at Bispham Village.

Bispham Village is an excellent spot for local people, with a mixture of high street names and yet more independent stores all in very close walking distance of each other, with plenty of free parking thrown in.

There’s a Tesco Express, post office, opticians, Bispham Market, a Co-op supermarket and separate pharmacy, banks and a bakery.

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In the east of the county is the Ribble Valley. One of the UK tourism industry’s best kept secrets, here you’ll find some of the finest scenery you’ll experience in the UK. The Ribble Valley has a host of picture postcard villages that are well worth visiting, as is the town of Clitheroe. This historic town has its own castle and a bustling shopping centre. It’s also home to one of Lancashire’s premier coffee shops, Exchange Coffee. Here (or at their Blackburn branch) you can enjoy some of the finest freshly roasted coffee.

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East Lancs

Lancashire is famous for its markets, so you should definitely plan to visit at least one. There’s no better choice than Burnley Market. A vibrant, buzzing market, it’s the place to go for great quality local produce, beauty treatments, fashion, technology and an amazing variety of food.

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As well as traditional Lancashire fayre, you can enjoy cafes and takeaways selling food from Africa, China, the Philippines, Thailand and the Caribbean.

In the 1970s, the Chorley skyline was dominated by factory chimneys, but most have now been demolished. Central Lancashire is the place to go if you’re an antiques and crafts lover. Chorley’s wealth was built on it’s cotton industry so you may find some special pieces of clothing around Central Lancs.

Bygone Times is located at Eccleston and offers visitors a unique shopping experience. Featuring more than 500 stall holders, here you’ll find a wide range of goods on offer, from antiques and collectables to vintage clothing and furniture. A must visit if you love uncovering treasures from the past.

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A visit to the seaside is a must, the coastline stretches for 10miles from Cleveleys through Rossall Point and the magnificent Rossall Tower with fantastic views across Morecambe Bay onto Fleetwood and across the Wyre Estuary to Knott End and Pilling.

There’s plenty of attractions to entertain the kids and adults too. Visit one of our open farms, visit Animal World at Farmer Parrs, meet the rare breeds at Cobble Hey & Gardens and enjoy their play areas and cafes.

For something a bit different try a walk around Wyresdale Hall Estate and visit the Applestore Café in Scorton or get lost at Maize Maze in Singleton or how about a tour to an 18th Century Grade II* Windmill and see the sails turn!

The Wyre

The historic city of Lancaster is perhaps the best known place to visit in the north of the country. Railway lovers visiting the area have to pay a visit to the historic Carnforth railway station. The station features a heritage centre that is free to visitors (donations welcome) and is open every day 10am to 4pm.

Old Holly Farm We are a family run, working organic dairy farm and you can find us in Garstang, Lancashire. We are open from 9am – 5pm daily, with FREE entry to the open farm (excluding December) and parking. We have a fab indoor soft play, a traditional stone courtyard café serving homemade food, treat yourself to a local Ice cream from our farm shop, or come along and meet our traditional farm animals. We also host children’s parties, educational trips and have special events throughout the year.

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The Promenade, St Annes-on-S

A STROLL ALONG

ST ANNES PIER St Annes Land and Building Company decided to set about building a new pier and work was started in 1879. On 15th June 1885, the Honourable Fred Stanley performed the opening ceremony.

The Pier was a narrow, modest structure, uncovered without any imposing entrance and boasting only a single shelter at the far end.

In those days it was widely used for embarking pleasure cruises, the North Channel provided a negotiable stretch of water for vessels of comparatively large tonnage. Even at low tide Blackpool Steamers and privately owned yachts were moored within reach of the pier.

The Concert Pavilion situated on the other side became neglected and in April 1975, Yehudi Menuhin and his Chamber Orchestra were invited to play on the Pier and the Pavilion was refurbished and renovated for this occasion.

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne came and the Pavilion, never looking better, was fully attended. Within a few weeks of this happening there was a fire and the theatre was completely destroyed and the end of the Pier was lost, which was a great loss to the town.

The Pier is still owned by St Annes Land and Building Company, the largest part of the pier being used as an amusement arcade along with a small shop and cafe.

By 1904 the Pier had been widened and extended and on the 2nd April of that year the management announced that the new Concert Pavilion, Bank Kiosk and Pier Head would be open to the public.

In June 1910, the Floral Hall, a magnificent structure of glass was officially opened. St Annes Pier was famous for the Lionel Johnsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pier Orchestra which mostly comprised of lady musicians who played every morning and evening throughout the season in the Floral Hall.

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Take a tour of the adjoining Bowland Brewery before enjoying samples of their award-winning ales and tucking into snacks or more substantial dishes from the hearty beer hall menu.

Alternatively treat yourself to tasty tapas at the counter in the Food Hall or adjourn to the elegant ambience of the contemporary bar and bistro next door, where cocktails are a speciality and an ever-changing seasonal menu features modern English and continental classics.

And should you want to make a weekend of it, upstairs you’ll find a selection of industrial inspired boutique bedrooms with ensuite facilities in the Spinning Block Hotel.

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