Blackpool is a lively seaside town located in the North West of England in the county of Lancashire. It’s known primarily for its beautiful beach, famous Blackpool Tower, and its Illuminations lightshow that takes place on the promenade between August and September every year.
A popular location, it has a population of around 139,300. Blackpool also has the benefit of being close to both Liverpool and Manchester whilst having a considerably lower cost of living than either of the cities making it a desirable place to live.
The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of acute services supporting a population of around 1.6 million. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital, two smaller community hospitals, three elderly rehabilitation hospitals and the National Artificial Eye Service Unit. The Trust employ approximately 4,000 staff and have around 830 beds across all sites. They are also one of four tertiary cardiac centres in the North West, providing specialist cardiac services to heart patients from Lancashire and South Cumbria.
One-Bedroom apartment in the City Centre |
£467 |
One-Bedroom apartment outside of City Centre |
£462 |
Three-Bedroom apartment in the City Centre |
£683 |
Three-Bedroom apartment outside of the City Centre |
£620 |
Transportation
1ltr Petrol |
£1.25 |
One-Way Public Transport Ticket |
£2.10 |
Monthly Public Transport Ticket |
£54 |
1km Taxi Journey |
£1.55 |
Entertainment
Basic dinner out for two in a neighbourhood pub |
£24 |
Two tickets to the cinema |
£16 |
One month of Gym Membership |
£29.95 |
0.5ltr Beer |
£3.10 |
0.33ltr Coke/Pepsi |
£1.12 |
Cappuccino |
£2.51 |
City |
Time it Takes to Travel |
London |
4 Hours 43 Minutes |
Bristol |
3 Hours 58 Minutes |
Cardiff |
4 Hours 19 Minutes |
Manchester |
1 Hour 7 minutes |
Newcastle |
5 Hours 55 Minutes |
Birmingham |
2 Hours 18 minutes |
Liverpool |
1 Hour 17 minutes |
Edinburgh |
3 Hours 42 Minutes |
Leeds |
1 Hour 42 Minutes |
There are 33 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 3 sixth forms and colleges and a university in Blackpool. Many of the schools have achieved an Ofsted rating of ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’.
Blackpool Tower
One of the most iconic landmarks in Blackpool, it hosts several activities for the whole family to enjoy. If you trek to the top of the tower (don’t worry, they have lifts to the top!) you’ll reach Blackpool Tower Eye, where you can get a breathtaking view of the sea, and of course, Blackpool itself.
Blackpool Tower also hosts Blackpool Tower Dungeons, an event exploring the spooky history of Blackpool so that you can learn a little about the old seaside town, a ballroom where regular dances and themed nights take place throughout the year and even a circus, a perfect activity for families!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
A thrilling amusement park with activities for family members of all ages. They have a variety of rides if you’re feeling adventurous, but also host meet and greets with Nickelodeon characters for children, dazzling ice-skating performances in their arena, adventure golf, and a Ripley’s Believe it or Not exhibition featuring strange an unusual collections.
Blackpool Zoo
An excellent location for a day out, Blackpool Zoo has over 1000 animals, access for less able visitors, and boasts the best sea lion displays in the UK. They’ve also won and been nominated for multiple tourist awards over the years.
Blackpool Beach
One of the main attractions in Blackpool, and a reason tourists flock to the town every summer. As well as enjoying the san, sea and ice cream, they often host shows on the promenade, including the Blackpool Illuminations and have three piers to explore, each with their own host of attractions, rides and eateries to explore.
Stanley Park
390 acres, Stanley Park is the perfect location for nature lovers. It is said to be a sophisticated park, featuring some art deco flair, an even an Art Deco café. As well as its beautiful foliage, there is also a boating lake, shuttle train and model village to occupy your time. It’s an excellent location for a relaxing walk or a family day out.
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