Bed and Breakfast Accommodation with sea view, parking
Situated on the Fylde Coast in the UK, is the seaside resort town of Blackpool. The town is located close Lancaster, South Merseyside, Preston in Lancashire and Pemberton, and is easily accessible by train and road. The resort town is fairly large and is a unique amalgamation of the old and the new worlds. On the one hand it is a modern resort town, with contemporary amenities and structures; on the other it maintains an inimitable old world charm. The union of the two worlds is palpable the second you hit the seafront.
Three piers (Central, North and South) from a bygone era stand magnificently on the seafront, and alongside them are the many modern facilities of the seaside resort.
Stay in North Pier – Central – South Shore for one night, weekend…
There are a number of cheap b&b’s places to be found in South Shore, North and Central areas and family rooms can be availed at special rates. The Chelston Hotel for example near the town centre offers comfortable guest rooms to let. Close to the Pier, near the famous Pleasure Beach theme park is a family run bed and breakfast called St. Elmo, which along with being conveniently located is affordable and comfortable.
Phoenix is another friendly place to stay for a night, not far from the seafront parking area, and a short distance from the Winter Gardens, Central Pier and Blackpool Tower. It offers reasonably priced (last minute) accommodation that is clean and cosy.
Families looking for child friendly overnight accommodation can choose from the several guest houses scattered around the town. The Marlow Lodge Hotel is one such place that families looking for a decent place to stay can consider. This facility is run by a family. Spacious family rooms that can accommodate a family of four can also be rented. These consist of two rooms and come with bunk beds for the kids and a double bed for the parents.
A number of well priced bed and breakfast places near the pier have free car parking available as well. Blackpool’s beaches are not far away from most establisments.
Attractions and Sights in this seaside town (Grand Theatre, Tower…)
The town has an inimitable appeal that draws people to it. It makes a wonderful weekend getaway as there is a lot to do and enough decent bed and breakfast accommodation for people to check into. The south pier offers a striking backdrop to the Sandcastle, a modern indoor activity pool.
The Pleasure Beach is a popular theme park that is located along the South Shore area. Visitors to the theme park can enjoy various rides here; both old and the latest technologically driven ones.
The Grand Theatre is a nice place to spend an evening. The stately building was renovated a few years back. Visitors to the resort town can catch shows, musicals and plays organized on a regular basis at the Grand theatre. The seating is comfy and there is ample parking available.
The North Shore has a cabaret show bar that goes by the name Funny Girls. The show runs to packed house, and is a must watch if you are visiting Blackpool. The Tower Ballroom next to the Promenade has great structural design and a lovely ambience for some old style ballroom dancing.
Main Town Centre Train Station
The town is served by several railway stations. These are North, South, Pleasure Beach, Layton and Squires Gate. The primary hub is Blackpool North train station.
Visitors willing to go to Pleasure Beach by train have to change at Kirkham and take the Blackpool South line which takes you to Pleasure Beach Station, the last one before the town’s South railway station. Pleasure Beach has also its own tram stop located just outside the entrance of the park.
Location – Where is this city in Lancashire England UK ?
Where is Blackpool ?
The seaside resort town of Blackpool is located in the north-western part of England, in the county of Lancashire along the coast of the Irish Sea.
The town is close to Blackburn, Lancaster, Pemberton, Preston in Lancashire and Southport Merseyside. It can easily be reached via the M55 from the M6 motorway.
Distance to
- Heysham Ferry Port — 16 miles
- Liverpool — 28 miles
- Manchester Central — 40 miles
- Chester — 44 miles
- Bradford — 54 miles
The nearest airport is Blackpool airport, providing regular charter and scheduled flights across Britain and Europe.
Alternatively you can fly to nearby airports Liverpool LPL and Manchester Airport, both around 60 miles away.
Must See Attractions and Sights
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
(525 Ocean Blvd, Lancashire FY4 1EZ United Kingdom)
Pleasure Beach is a famous themepark situated along the South Shore area.
Grand Theatre
(33 Church Street, FY1 1HT England UK)
Beautiful theatre refurbished a few years ago. The Grand Theatre is a majestic building with very comfortable seating and showcasing dozens of shows, plays and musicals.
Funny Girls
(5 Dickson Road, FY1 2AX England)
Cabaret showbar on the North Shore. The shows are fantastic, amazing choreography and beautiful costumes.
Tower Ballroom
(Blackpool Tower complex, Promenade, England)
The tower ballroom is a magical place to dance, full of nostalgia. The architecture and ambience is great.