Blackpool is home to a broad range of attractions that are sure to excite and inspire delegates and guests alike. As the UK's most established visitor destination, Blackpool and the surrounding areas are awash with stunning landmarks, unique opportunities and exciting days out.
Culture and the Arts
Home to the National Theatre of Variety, Blackpool boasts a great line-up of shows rivalled only by that of the West End. The impressive roll call of resort theatres include the Grand - an architectural delight in white, gold and crimson the stylish Opera House and the North Pier Theatre.
Or let us entertain your imagination at the Pleasure Beach Blackpool with a great range of award winning shows - Hot Ice, the ice-skating spectacular in the Arena. Or why not try Forbidden at the Globe Theatre, offering sensational dancing, variety at it's best.
The Grundy Art Gallery is a stunning Grade ll listed art venue situated in the centre of Blackpool. It's beautiful Edwardian architecture hosts an extensive programme of temporary exhibitions, including historical, modern, and contemporary art, featuring established and emerging artists from the UK and abroad.
Food and Drink
Choose from a range of restaurants which are able to cater for all tastes including two award winning restaurants, The White Tower at the Pleasure Beach and Kwizeen located just a 5 minutes stroll away from the Winter Gardens.
You can also experience the Great British fish and chips or a wealth of international flavours from American Tex Mex, Chinese, Indian and Italian.
Nightlife
Blackpool has plenty to offer you after the sun sets over the Irish Sea.
From pool bars to wine bars, from pubs to stylish clubs, you can find the perfect place to relax and enjoy an evening with friends and collegues.
Shopping
Take a look at Blackpool's developing retail experience, which includes a host of specialist boutiques and independant retailers and not forgetting the arrival of flagship store Debenhams in 2008, together with a host of other high street brands.
The pedestrianised precint allows a traffic free browse; you can also stay undercover in the Hounds Hill Shopping centre conveniently situated next to the Winter Gardens.
Traditional Blackpool
Blackpool Tower, one of Britain's most famous landmarks is just packed with attractions and has 5 floors of fun. The magnificient Tower Ballroom with its golden-tiered boxes, Italianesque scrolls and sparkling chandeliers provides a memorable setting for a waltz, quickstep or foxtrot and is the perfect setting for afternoon tea.
Their are plenty of other unique Blackpool experiences waiting - the peaceful acres of Stanley Park, Blackpool Zoo, the Sea Life Centre with its thrilling shark tunnel the 3 piers and Sandcastle Waterpark, an indoor paradise.
Pleasure Beach Blackpool is the entertainment adventure capital. With more rollercoaster's than any other amusement park, including the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in Europe - The Pepsi Maxi Big One, plus a host of thrilling attractions, shows, shopping and places to stop for a bite to eat.