Blackpool
Known for its "Kiss-Me-Quick" hats, sticks of rock and the ubiquitous fish and chips, Blackpool has all this and more...
Blackpool
Known for its "Kiss-Me-Quick" hats, sticks of rock and the ubiquitous fish and chips, Blackpool has all this and more. With miles of golden sands, stunning Victorian architecture, a host of entertainment for young and old alike and the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District right at the doorstep, Blackpool enjoys a scenic setting and easily maintains its status as the unofficial entertainment capital of the North.
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The White Tower Restaurant
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The Blues Bar and Brasserie
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Kwizeen
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Best Shopping Places
Houndshill Shopping Centre
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The Regent
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Abingdon Street Market
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Fabulous Dining Experiences
The White Tower Restaurant
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The Blues Bar and Brasserie
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Kwizeen
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Michael Wan’s Mandarin Cantonese Restaurant
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Senior’s Fish Bar & Restaurant
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McHalls Bistro
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Othello's Greek
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Yorkshire Fisheries
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The Taj Mahal
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Sapori
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Mi Casa Su Casa
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Fahrenheit Restaurant in Genting Casino
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Terra Nostra
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The Stone Grill
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Bistro Nunzio
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La Fontana Italian Restaurant
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C Fresh Fish and Chips
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West Coast Rock Cafe
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Bentley's Fish & Chip Shop
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Sunam Indian Restaurant
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The Velvet Coaster
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The Sea Fish & Chips
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Rowley's
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Jade Delight
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Boonnak Thai
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Armenian Kebab House
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Best Shopping Places
Houndshill Shopping Centre
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The Regent
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Abingdon Street Market
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Freeport Fleetwood
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Brooks Collectables
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The Promenade
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Debenhams
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Disney Store
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Essential Information
| Currency | £1 pound = 100 pence |
|---|---|
| Population | 145,000 |
| Newspaper | The Gazette Daily (evening paper), The Citizen Free (weekly paper) |
| Opening Hours | Banks: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Commercial Businesses: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm/10pm & Sun 10.30am-4.30pm |
| Emergency Number | Police, Ambulance or Fire: 999 |
| Electricity | The standard voltage is 220 watt, three-pin plugs (type G) are in use. |
| Tourist Information | Blackpool Tourist Information Centre Festival House, Promenade, Blackpool Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3.30pm. |
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