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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Blackpool is a fabulous family holiday destination and armed with a bit of...
Last edited: 23 June 2008
History 
For centuries Blackpool was a hamlet by the sea. Then during the 18th century...
Last edited: 04 October 2007
Neighborhoods 
Blackpool has many distinct neighbourhoods - almost small towns within a town...
Last edited: 28 February 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: 13 March 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Tourism in Blackpool is obviously very important and the Tourist Information...
Last edited: 11 January 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Typically British weather can change very quickly and Blackpool doesn’t escape...
Last edited: 13 March 2007
Virtual Tour 
Here is a tourist link to a virtual tour of Blackpool. Visit Britain Tourism...
Last edited: 14 March 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
No matter which method you use to get into Blackpool, you will want to get to...
Last edited: 13 March 2007
Getting Around 
Blackpool is an incredibly easy town to navigate. With a flat and linear, 6...
Last edited: 14 September 2006
Public Transportation 
Blackpool Transport  There are several ways of getting around Blackpool. Most...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Getting around Blackpool might be easiest in a cab, though rental cars are...
Last edited: 27 August 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Family travel in Blackpool is very easy, even if you are travelling with a...
Last edited: 12 February 2009
First-time Visitors 
If you are a first time visitor to Blackpool Visit the Winter Gardens for a...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Museums & Attractions 
GLASFORM, John Ditchfield studio glassblowers to the stars who featured on such...
Last edited: 07 January 2008
Nightlife 
  Blackpool's nightlife? It's so reputable it's hard to know where to begin...
Last edited: 28 August 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
  The beauty of a large tourist town like Blackpool is finding something...
Last edited: 25 April 2007
Shopping 
There are many shops in Blackpool and the most popular places to shop are the...
Last edited: 24 November 2009
Sports & Activities 
Blackpool has an amazing sports and activities scene, which are accessible to...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Parks, Open Spaces, Nature Reserves 
There are a number of wonderful parks and open spaces in Blackpool each with...
Last edited: 19 July 2007
Something a bit different 
  Blackpool is full of the fun, the quirky and the educational. Here are a few...
Last edited: 07 January 2008
Stanley Park 
  Stanley Park is a significant Grade II listed and Green Flag Award winning...
Last edited: 02 May 2009
The Stanley Bar & Cabaret 
The Stanley Bar & Cabaret is Blackpool's newest 'Live Entertainment...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Tower Ballroom 
Having been to a Northern Soul Night with friends in Colne, Lancashire, have...
Last edited: 29 June 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Restaurants are the unsung heros of Blackpool's scene. Although the town is...
Last edited: 20 July 2007
People-watching 
  Blackpool is the ultimate people watching town. Nothing is hidden away or...
Last edited: 05 October 2006
Gurkha Buffet Restaurant 
  The legendary fierce fighting men who are the Ghurkas belies the friendly...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
West Coast Rock Cafe 
Large first and Second floor themed diner in the center of Blackpool. Easy to...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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