Blackpool holiday travel

Blackpool is one of England’s popular destinations. People have been coming here since Victorian times and still flock here in great numbers.The Golden Mile is a long strip of fish & chip shops, Blackpool rock candy sellers, face painters and amusement arcades.

Where to stay – hotels

Blackpool has never ending rows of guest houses. Many are family run establishments at affordable prices. Some are smaller hotels with restaurants and other facilities.

Located in the centre of town are also a number of larger Blackpool hotels. If you are travelling from the airport by car, you can also avail of Blackpool airport parking , and this can be booked online. . Outside the centre and further up and down the coastline are a number of resort hotels offering relaxing spa treatments and sporting facilities.

Blackpool is ideal for a long weekend break and many hotels in Blackpool offer special deals throughout the summer season. To make on-line bookings for Blackpool Hotels we suggest looking at DirectRooms as they have a very good selection.

What to do

No trip to Blackpool is complete without a visit to the fun fair. Blackpool’s most awesome ride is ‘The Big One’. This ultra high big dipper is clearly visible on the approach roads to Blackpool.

The Sandcastle is an indoor water theme park with tropical weather all year round and fantastic wave machines. Other popular attractions include the Sea Life Centre, Tussauds waxwork museum and Blackpool Tower.

The Winter Gardens was originally built in the Victorian period. These days it has a host of entertainments inside its doors; including ballroom dancing and regular music performances.

Blackpool is a great night life destination with clubs to suit all types. There are also a wide range of cuisines; dine American style or visit one of a number of high quality A la carte restaurants.

What to see – by car hire

Hire a car at Blackpool and visit the Lake District. An hour or so up the M6 brings you to some of the UK’s most treasured scenery. The Lake District is a network of lakes, the most popular being Lake Windermere and nearby is the town Bowness.

Maybe not as popular but certainly worth hiring a car for is a trip through the Ribble Valley passing through green moorlands and old market towns such as Clitheroe. The town has an 800 year old castle keep that overlooks the town.

Clitheroe also borders the Trough of Bowland which is a popular spot for hill walkers and outdoor lovers in general. Hire a car to go visit the 13th century Cistercian Abbey and Shingle Hall which is reputedly the most haunted house in England. Blackpool, to hire a car with a reputable company visit our recommended site.

North of Blackpool lies Morecambe and Lancaster while to the south is Lytham and St Annes famous for the world golf tournament hosted there.