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Blackpool has been a traditional family resort since Victorian times. But while it keeps hold of its trams, tower and piers, it has also grown to become a modern resort with all the latest attractions and World Class shows...and Blackpool Hotels are some of the finest in the country!
Whether you want a short break with the family, a trip to the theatre or prefer a meal with fine wine in a classy restaurant, Blackpool will have you coming back for more.
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- The Homecliffe Hotel
- The Homecliffe Hotel is a comfortable and friendly place to stay located at Blackpools North Shore. It excellent service and high quality restaurant coupled with its reputation for being spotlessly clean makes the Homecliffe a hotel that many come back to again.
- Bedford Hotel
- The Bedford Hotel is a deceptively spacious place, with comfortable rooms, pleasant dining room and spacious bar. It even has a heated swimming pool, sauna and spa. The only thing small in this hotel are the prices.
- Georgian Hotel
- Located close to the Winter Gardens and Blackpool tower, the Georgian hotel is ideally placed for easy access to all the major attractions. It has 65 rooms, all en-suite, a large lounge/bar, excellent dining facilities and very reasonable rates.
Blackpool Beach
In Victorian times, people flocked to Blackpool from all over the industrial North-West to experience the bracing air and sandy beach.Today, the beach is as popular as ever and thanks to some heavy investment they are clean and safe for bathing.
It has been said that Blackpool sand is the perfect texture for building sand castles. This was indeed confirmed by Becky aged 8.
During the tourist season, between the three piers, you will find another Great British Tradition - Donkey Rides! With over 200 licensed animals, Blackpool has the largest working donkey population in the UK.
Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower stands 518ft tall and was first opened to the public in 1894. It was modelled on the Eifel Tower in Paris.The view from the top is simply breathtaking, from North Wales to the Lake district and out to the Isle of Man.
If you are feeling brave, stand on the glass 'Walk of Faith' floor panel and look down to the Promenade below!
One admission price gets you access to all the Towers attractions, including:
- Tower Circus The circus features a number of high wire acts and hosts troupes from all over the World.
- Tower Ballroom Home to the awesome Wurlitzer organ, the Tower Ballroom is the venue for many TV shows. If you love dancing, come on down!
- Jungle Jims One of Europes largest indoor adventure playgrounds. Watch the kids burn off some excess energy in the many nets, tubes, slides and ball parks.
Blackpool Illuminations
As other resorts close for the Autumn, Blackpool bursts into life with the Illuminations.The annual lights display stretches for six miles and features around half a million lamps as well as modern technology such as fiber-optic and neon displays.
Each year sees new and innovative displays added to the collection as well as brightly decorated trams.
The best way to see the display is on foot. Park your car at one of the many car parks to the South and then catch a tram to the North Pier. Then gently stroll back down the Promenade, back to your car.
If the walk becomes too much you can always hop back on to a tram or take a horse drawn cart for a special treat.
Books About Blackpool
The Heyday of Blackpool's Trams
In The Heyday of Blackpool's Trams, Steve Palmer captures the essence of this iconic seaside transport. Blackpools trams were much more than just cheap transport for the towns workforce, they were an institution every bit as important to the tourism trade as the Tower or Piers.
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Blackpool Street Plan (Street Plans)
This new full colour street map extends from the Blackpool coastline in the west to Cleveleys and Thornton in the north, Poulton-Le-Fylde and Junction 4 on the M55 in the east and Blackpool Airport in the south.
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Memories of Blackpool (Memories)
Thumb your way through Phil Hollands magical Memories of Blackpool which contains images of a Blackpool long lost.
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The Railways of Blackpool and the Fylde (Railway Heritage)
Barry McLoughlin takes a historic look at the trains and railways of Blackpool. At the height of the Industrial era, trains were used to ferry thousands of mill workers from towns such as Bolton, Burnley and Blackburn to spend a magical holiday.
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Blackpool Tower Caper
On a momentous weekend in Blackpool, the redoubtable Ginger Harrison and his dopey mate, Sticky Albright, cross swords with a formidable landlady in Mrs Moakler and collect a couple of girlfriends along the way before Ginger scales the 518 foot Blackpool Tower on a dare.
Amazon Price: $10.95 (as of 10/11/2008)
More Blackpool Hotels
- Stretton Hotel
- The Stretton Hotel is large enough to host your conference for up to 150 guests. Wedding receptions are another speciality with professional, experienced staff that help to make your perfect day extra special. The Stretton is also reknowned for its excellent accommodation with en-suite rooms having tea/coffee, TV and stylish decor.
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I have fond memories of Blackpool from my youth, spending lazy summer Sundays on the beach.
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