Blackpool Tourism

Blackpool is one of Britain’s most popular holiday destinations and world famous for its Illuminations which are held from the end of August to the beginning of November.

Blackpool is located in the county of Lancashire along the coast of the Irish Sea and is ideal for a short break, family holiday or even a rowdy hen or stag party.

As the summer season winds down, the Blackpool Illuminations start and are considered to be the greatest free light show on earth with millions of visitors coming to Blackpool each year to witness the spectacular Illuminations.

Blackpool Illuminations began as part of Blackpool’s attractions in 1879 where they were originally just eight arc lamp stands that lined the promenade and were described as “Artificial Sunshine”. These days Blackpool’s hi-tec Illuminations excite the resort visitors with the most popular night being the “Big Switch On”.

On the first night of the Illuminations you will literally see thousands of people turning up to witness the spectacle. Most visitors enjoy the lights by car, coach, bus or open top tram. Or if you are romancing your sweetheart, why not take a ride in a horse drawn carriage?

Blackpool has some of the top pyrotechnic experts who show their skills to the thousands of people who descent onto the Promenade to witness this extravaganza. Don’t miss the end of season fireworks display every November at the Pleasure Beach.

Blackpool has many family run bed and breakfasts, guest houses, inns and hotels catering for all tastes, some offering nightly entertainment for all the family.

Getting here is easily accessible from all parts of Great Britain with the M55 linking the town with the M6 and the country's motorway network. Blackpool also has its own international airport and a regular train service. It is also conveniently located to some of the major ferry ports.

Blackpool is a town bursting with exciting possibilities from the death defying rollercoaster’s to the world class shows and boasts a multitude of multicultural restaurants to tickle the most fickle of taste buds.

When the sun sets there is the exciting nightlife with more than 30 nightspots and fun pubs to choose from, but then who is counting when the drinks and music just keep coming? With the breath-taking scenery that surrounds you in Blackpool and with its many sporting activities to choose from there is definitely something for everyone.

Blackpool has three magnificent piers which have welcomed holiday-makers to Blackpool since Victorian times. The North pier, a Grade II listed building takes you back to a bygone age. The Central pier is famous for its family attractions and is dominated by Blackpool’s Big Wheel and the South pier is a must for any adrenalin junkie and ideal for those of you who like to live life to the edge.

 Bed and Breakfast holiday accommodation in Blackpool