Blackpool

Blackpool Located on the North-West coast of England, Blackpool is a large seaside resort on the Irish Sea. Bursting with both character and atmosphere, Blackpool has been voted the favourite seaside town in the UK! The most significant event in the early growth of the town occurred in the 1840’s when the railway line was built bringing a sudden arrival of visitors. The introduction of the railway meant that accommodation and new attractions could be built. Blackpool is now home to the UK’s only surviving first generation tramway. Blackpool is the only town in the United Kingdom with three piers, in 1863 the North Pier was completed, becoming a centre of attraction for visitors. Central pier was completed in 1868 with a theatre and a large open-air dance floor.