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Lancashire, North West · population 139,305 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Blackpool
Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire, England. It is located on the Irish Sea coast of the Fylde peninsula, approximately 27 miles (43 km) north of Liverpool and 14 miles (23 km) west of Preston. It is the main settlement in the borough of the same name.
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CouncilLiverpool placed 152nd in Global Cities Index, 79th for environment
The Oxford Economics 2026 Global Cities Index ranks Liverpool 152nd worldwide and 79th for environmental performance, highlighting its inclusion among a select group of Sustainable Cities.
Liverpool13 minutes ago
LocalSkate St George’s ice rink and market to open on Liverpool’s St George’s Plateau
Liverpool will host a new open-air ice rink, Christmas market and entertainment programme on St George’s Plateau from 21 November to 3 January, with free entry and paid tickets for skating.
Liverpool22 minutes ago
CultureBolton Museum launches Laura Knight exhibition on 19 September
From 19 September, Bolton Museum will display four of Dame Laura Knight’s paintings and a drawing together for the first time, alongside works by her contemporaries. The show runs until 10 January 2027 and includes a family day on 26 September.
Bolton37 minutes ago
CouncilRochdale Youth Service to receive £100,000 boost for expanded hubs
A £100,000 grant from the government’s Young Futures programme will allow Rochdale’s youth services to broaden mental-health, mentoring and career support, adding new activities and a youth alliance.
Rochdale58 minutes ago
CouncilLiverpool Recovery Month’s final week showcases inclusive recovery events across the city
A series of coffee mornings, walks, film screenings and specialist support sessions will run from 21 to 29 September, highlighting how gender, sexuality and identity shape recovery journeys.
Liverpool1 hour ago
CouncilTwo West Derby Road shops lose licences after selling illegal tobacco
Liverpool City Council has revoked the licences of L6 Local Store and The Park Food Store after investigations uncovered large stocks of illicit cigarettes, unregulated vapes and even hidden Viagra tablets.
Liverpool1 hour ago
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What's on in and around Blackpool
Madame Tussauds Blackpool - Standard Entry
Today, 10:00Madame Tussauds Blackpool, Blackpool
Sea Life Blackpool - Standard Entry
Today, 10:00SEA LIFE Blackpool, Blackpool
Blackpool FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
Tomorrow, 19:00Blackpool FC Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!
Tomorrow, 20:00Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas, Barton
Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark
Wed 7 Oct, 10:00Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool
Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs
Fri 9 Oct, 20:00The Atkinson, Barton
Days out around Blackpool
View allWallace and Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic
South Shore · 1.9 miles
The world's first Wallace and Gromit ride
Big Dipper
South Shore · 1.9 miles
Classic wooden roller coaster. Oldest roller coaster currently at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Gardens Park
Saint Anne's on the Sea · 4.3 miles
This is a park for slightly older children
North Meols Civic Garden
High Park · 11 miles
Garden space for public use, created and maintained by a group of volunteers. The garden was planted as the society’s contribution to the bicentenary celebrations of Southport in 1992. The site was originally an ancient orchard. Part of the garden has bec
Much Hoole Vilage Hall & Leisure Park
Much Hoole · 13 miles
Leisure facilities with Tennis & Crown Green Bowls
Museum of Lancashire
Avenham · 16 miles
Currently closed due to funding issues.
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Credlands
96 Adelaide Street, Blackpool
Adelaide Lodge
98-100 Adelaide Street, Blackpool
Arncliffe Hotel
90-92 Adelaide Street, Blackpool
The White House
102 Adelaide Street, Blackpool
Beeton Villas
11-13 Leopold Grove, Blackpool
New Osterley
80-84 Adelaide Street, Blackpool
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