What’s inside
What’s inside Regular features 54-55 Blackpool for business The forecast is very bright for Blackpool’s business and conference market
56-57 Style and tradition So many things to do for the more discerning visitor
60-61 Great for groups Find out why there is no better place for groups to plan a leisure break with something for everyone
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Accessible Blackpool Why Blackpool prides itself on facilities that provide a brilliant experience for all
Blackpool Illuminations and Lightpool
66-67 Holiday parks A selection of self-catering accommodation offers including caravan parks, camping and beautiful pine lodges
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What’s on
34-35 Cultural delights
Plan ahead for a programme of magical events throughout 2017
10-11 Blackpool Resort Pass
Explore the magnificent heritage of Blackpool with a tour of our cultural gems
36-37 Kong Live!
The affordable way to get the very best out of Blackpool’s myriad of attractions
12-13 Experience Blackpool Adventure, relaxation, culture, thrills and spills – find out why Blackpool has it all
14-19 Behind the scenes We take you backstage to look at preparations for some of our best-known attractions and events – The Tower Circus, Air Show, Pleasure Beach and Switch-On
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VisitBlackpool.com The website for the UK’s favourite beach destination has just got better
28-33 Blackpool Illuminations and LightPool The resort’s most enduring attraction meets cutting-edge lighting technology
It’s big, it’s exciting and ever so slightly scary – and it’s coming to Blackpool in 2017
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Bring me sunshine A celebration of the nation’s most enduring comedy duo has opened in Blackpool
40-41 Eat and drink in style Great places for you to eat out and chill out, whatever your taste or pocket
68-71 Discover our neighbours Discover the beauty of our near neighbours, Fylde and Wyre, and explore the diverse pleasures of the county of Lancashire
72-94 Accommodation A guide to some of the best quality hotel and guest house accommodation in Blackpool
100 - Getting Around An easy-to-follow guide to how to get 101 around Blackpool
44-45 The stars come out to play A gallery of photographs showcasing just some of the many celebrities who visited Blackpool in 2016
46-47 Award-winning beaches Make the most of Blackpool’s biggest playground - six miles of glorious beaches
48-49 The great outdoors From promenades to parks, nature trails to high-wire adventures – it’s all here
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Behind the scenes Please note: The information in this guide was correct at time of going to press
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