Blackpool

Blackpool tourist guide – hotels – car hire

The coastal city of Blackpool is a popular getaway for Britons since the 19th century, Blackpool remains one of Europe’s most visited resorts. The city is famed for its long, beachfront promenade and pleasant atmosphere. Reminding visitors of the city’s history, the Victorian Blackpool Tower dominates the skyline and with its ‘Golden Mile’ of piers, fortune-tellers, amusement arcades, tram and donkey rides, fish-and-chip shops, candy floss stalls, and fun pubs provide and endless choice of entertainment.

Attractions in Blackpool

The serene Stanley Park is a great place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the major attractions.

The ‘Illuminations’ is a great spectacular five-mile long light show which lights up the city each year and The famous historical Victorian Blackpool Tower is another fascinating highlight the city has to offer.

One the world’s largest roller coasters is to be found the Pleasure Beach theme park. Besides the roller coaster the theme park boasts hundreds of rides.

Further along the promenade is the Golden Mile, the slot machine capital of Britain, , which also hosts the Sea Life Centre where you can see sharks and a wide array of other marine species.

A short drive away by hire car are numerous charming towns and villages. Further a field is a region of breathtaking natural beauty, it is the world famous Lake District. The astonishing architectural heritage of Lancaster is also easy accessible by hire car. Click here for Blackpool car hire

Hotels in Blackpool

Blackpool is on of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations and the city has plenty of hotels to accommodate its visitors. The well known hotels are to be found in the city centre and nearby the main attractions. The more less busy suburbs offer good hotel accommodation as well. Best is to pre-book a Blackpool hotel on-line, especially during the summer holidays when the city welcomes crowds of holiday makers.

Attractive rates for hotels in Blackpool are offered when you book your hotel room in advance on-line. The reputed hotels all operate on-line reservation services and nowadays on-line booking is safe and secure. Browsing the web for your most ideal hotel accommodation while sitting in your most comfortable chair, it just takes a few minutes to secure your reservation.

Airport and car hire in Blackpool

Blackpool Airport is just over two miles from the city centre, and offers flights to many major British cities. It is a small but growing regional airport serving the Central Lancashire and Cumbria districts in England. The airport operates flights to a number of other European holiday destinations and several small operators provide flights to Dublin, Belfast, The Isle of Man and Jersey. The airport contains only one terminal providing quick and efficient check-in times. Newspapers, magazines, books and gifts are available from shops in the main concourse and the Duty-free shop in the departures lounge, a bar and buffet is to be found in the main concourse area, and has a wide variety of dishes, beverages and snacks on the menu.

Buses provide routes to and from the entrance of the airport to Blackpool, North Fylde and Lytham St. Anne's. National Express has trains running to Squires Gate train station near the airport.

The availability of car hire opportunities at the Blackpool airport is sufficient. Several of the major car rental companies like Avis and Budget are represented. Hire cars for Blackpool can also be booked in the city of Blackpool as some major car hire companies have their depots there.

Car Parking at Blackpool airport is sufficient and rates are reasonable priced. The airport car-park is situated adjacent to the terminal building. Parking charges can be paid at the information desk. Cheaper though is when you pre-book Airport parking at Blackpool on-line as you will receive attractive discounts on actual parking rates.