Blackpool, Lancashire

Explore Blackpool (Lancashire) Beaches, Seaside and Coast

Blackpool is a seaside town on England's Irish Sea coast. This is a traditional seaside resort with great sandy beaches sitting between Victorian Piers. But Blackpool is not just about the beach but offers all year round family entertainment. Some of the attractions include the amusement park Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the landmark Blackpool Tower offers a circus, a glass viewing platform and the Tower Ballroom, and Blackpool Illuminations light up the long promenade.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 20 beaches in Lancashire. You can even take a look at our list of Lancashire dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Blackpool Lancashire Coast Map

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Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Things to see and do

Fairhaven Lake

Situated on the Ribble Estuary, Fairhaven Lake has boating, tennis, putting, bowling or just take a walk. Read more…
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has something for everyone! The amusement park lies in a 42-acre site on the Blackpool seafront and started with just one ride back in 1896. There are over 125 rides and attractions, plenty of places to grab a bite to eat plus spectacular award-winning shows. Everything from white-knuckle rides to family rides. Read more…
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Blackpool Central Pier

Central Pier is constructed mostly of cast iron with wooden decking and was opened on 30 May 1868. Now Central Pier has amusements and fairground rides, including a Ferris wheel. Nightly entertainment. Read more…
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North Shore Beach

The beach extends northwards from North Pier, continuing to Bispham. The section between North Pier and Cabin is most popular with visitors as it is closest to Blackpool’s local services, hotels etc. Lifeguards in the summer and all the facilities of Blackpool. Read more…
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Blackpool Tower

The Blackpool Tower is 158m high and was opened in 1891. However, due to incorrect painting, the tower started to corrode and was nearly demolished. Instead, it was replaced (1921-24) and consists of 2,500 tonnes of cast iron and almost 100 tonnes of steel. The tower consists of a number of attractions: The viewing platform with a clear glass section Read more…
Things to see and do

Sandcastle Waterpark

Sandcastle Waterpark is packed full of slides and attractions – with an amazing 18 to choose from there is something to suit everyone. Click here for the Sandcastle Waterpark website. Read more…
Place to eat

The Albert and The Lion Pub

The Albert and The Lion is a Wetherspoon pub in Blackpool, Lancashire. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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Starr Gate Beach

Wide sandy Beach with lagoons that drain and fill at various tides. Kitesurfers and windsurfers use the lagoons for some excellent flat water sailing. The beach is used by the Blackpool Light Craft Club offering sailing, fishing, jet skiing and kitesurfing. Read more…
Place to eat

The Thomas Drummond Pub

The Thomas Drummond is a Wetherspoon pub in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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Fleetwood lifeboat station

Fleetwood lifeboat station was established in 1859 an operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. RNLI Shop and station only open by appointment. Read more…
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Blackpool Golden Mile Beach

The Blackpool Golden Mile is the central stretch of sand and promenade that runs between Blackpool’s north and south piers and has been famous as the home of British seaside culture for over a century. Blackpool is the only town in the United Kingdom with three piers. Blackpool became a major holiday destination, fueled by the Lancashire textile workers with Read more…
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Blackpool lifeboat station

Established in 1864 now Blackpool lifeboat station is one of only two lifeboat stations that have three inshore lifeboats. Has an RNLI gift shop. Read more…
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