Blackpool attractions, shows, events and other links:
For a great day out, why not visit Blackpool Zoo. Just 2 miles from the sea front the zoo provides a home to over 400 animals from around the world, there's also a host of other fun attractions. Click the logo and take a safari.
There's something for everyone at the Pleasure Beach®, with over 145 rides and attractions including one of the greatest selections of rollercoasters anywhere on the planet. Internationally acclaimed, award-winning live entertainment, it's a true wonderland. Click the logo for the ride of a lifetime.
The Sea life centre has more than 30 displays which offer close encounters with a variety of marine life. See the shark display, which takes the form of a tunnel through which you can observe the occupants. Click the logo and fish around.
There's always plenty to do in Blackpool and that includes shows, musicals and pantomime. Opened in July 1894, the Grand Theatre and its magnificent Victorian architecture is one such venue. Why not take a look at what's on when you are in town. Click the logo for front row seats - (on-line booking available).
The worlds 12th Madame Tussauds (and the only UK venue outside of London) is now located on Blackpool promenade and packed with top quality waxwork figures of stage and screen, rock and pop, sporting legends and historical characters. Madame Tussauds waxworks is a unique experience for the whole family. Click the logo and go to 'Madame Tussauds to find out who's who.
Why not pay a visit to the local muti-screen Odeon cinemaduring your stay (just 1 minute walk from the Hotel)? Click the logo for all the latest films
Check out the latest five-day weather forecast for Blackpool courtesy of the BBC. Click logo
For shows and events throughout the year, check out our 'what's on in Blackpool' page. Click logo
With so much to see and do in Blackpool, we can only show you a selection of what Blackpool has to offer. But if you have time, why not check out the, Opera house Model Village, Winter Gardens, sandcastle water park, Blackpool Tower, Ripley's 'believe it or not', the Dr Who exhibition or one of the many clubs and Bars (many allow children) - all within easy reach of the Newlands Hotel.
If you are the sporty type, Blackpool and the surrounding area boasts several good golf courses; and then there is Blackpool football club (only minutes from our door). Then there's the beach, the cinema, the markets.......... the list goes on!!! You could even take a tram to Fleetwood (famous for its small fishing fleets, indoor market and the 'fishermans friend lozenge') and visit the Freeport shopping village (now affinity)
Newlands Hotel is also available on www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk
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For further information on Blackpool contact:
Tourist Information Centre
1 Clifton Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1LY.
Tel: 01253 478222.
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The Newlands Hotel is one of the most popular small hotels in Blackpool. Many of our guests return time and time again and during their stay make many friends.
At the request of some of our guests, we have created profiles on popular social networking sites so that friends can keep in touch, let each other know when they will be returning and share other information, pictures & links.
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Events:-
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Blackpool Air Show -
Blackpool illuminations -
World Fireworks Championships - Every Friday in September. Event starts at 7:30, first fireworks around 8:30....... weather permitting.