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Things to see in Blackpool (United Kingdom): 44 places and when to go
Blackpool is a city in United Kingdom with around 273,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly History (8), With kids (7), Temples (7). The best known are Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Central Mosque. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.8304, -3.05
- Population
- About 273,000
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · With kids (7) · Temples (7) · Nature (7) · Architecture (6) · Wildlife (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 74 km as the crow flies
What to see in Blackpool
The places in and around Blackpool, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Blackpool TowerObservation tower and entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK1.7 km
- Blackpool Pleasure BeachAmusement park in Blackpool, England4.4 km
- Blackpool Central MosqueMosque located in Blackpool, United kingdom2.5 km
- Blackpool ZooWith kids · Wildlife2.9 km
- Piel CastleGrade I listed building in Cumbria, United Kingdom27 km
- Greenhalgh CastleCastle in England20 km
- ParlickMountain in the United Kingdom29 km
- Pharos Lighthouse, FleetwoodLighthouse in Fleetwood, England11 km
- Beach Lighthouse, FleetwoodLighthouse in Fleetwood, England11 km
- Plover Scar LighthouseLighthouse in Lancashire, England20 km
- St John the Evangelist's Church, KirkhamGrade II listed church in Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire, England, UK12 km
- St John's Church, LythamChurch in Lytham, Lancashire, England, UK12 km
- St Patrick's Chapel, HeyshamGrade I listed church in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK26 km
- All Saints Church, BarnacreGrade II listed church in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Wyre, Lancashire, England, UK22 km
- Ashton HallMansion in Lancashire, England25 km
- Cockersand AbbeyAbbey in Thurnham, Lancashire, England, UK20 km
- Grundy Art GalleryArt museum and gallery in Blackpool, United Kingdom1.1 km
- Little Marton MillWindmill in Lancashire, England, UK5.3 km
- Lytham HallGrade I listed English country house and museum in Lancashire, England, UK11 km
- Marsh MillWindmill in Thornton, Lancashire, England, UK5.5 km
- St Anne's Church, St Anne's-on-the-SeaGrade II listed church in St Annes, Fylde, Lancashire, England, UK8.4 km
- Church of St Mary and St Michael, BondsChurch in Bonds, Lancashire, England, UK20 km
- Church of St Stephen on-the-Cliffs, BlackpoolChurch in United Kingdom1.2 km
- Fleetwood MuseumMuseum in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom11 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- History: Hackensall Hall, Poulton-le-Fylde War Memorial, The White House, Poulton-le-Fylde
- Nature: Hazelhurst Fell, Nicky Nook, Stake House Fell, Heysham Nature Reserve, Middleton Nature Reserve, Winmarleigh Moss
- Hiking: Lancashire Coastal Way, Wyre Way, Wyre Way (Fleetwood Peninsula Loop), Wyre Way (Garstang to Abbeystead), Wyre Way (Shard Bridge to Garstang)
- Food and drink: Farm Yard Brew Co
- With kids: Ghost Train, Launch Pad, Red Arrows Sky Force, SEA LIFE Blackpool, Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic
When to go to Blackpool
The best time to visit Blackpool is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:43
- FebPossible9:29
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:42
- JunBest time16:49
- JulBest time16:21
- AugBest time14:37
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:13
- NovBetter not8:13
- DecPossible7:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 11. In April, 44 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Blackpool
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 74 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Southport17 places21 km
- Preston53 places24 km
- Capernwray57 places40 km
- Haverigg32 places43 km
- Liverpool144 places47 km
- Lakeside51 places50 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Blackpool?
The best known: Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Central Mosque, Blackpool Zoo, Piel Castle. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Blackpool?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 11.
How do you get to Blackpool?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 74 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Blackpool as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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