Blackpool

Properties and events in Blackpool

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All Hallows Church & Guided Churchyard Walk

All Hallows Road, Bispham, Lancashire, FY2 0AY
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a short, guided walk of the churchyard and/or an opportunity to explore the church building and learn more about the Mother Church of Blackpool.

AudaTours Blackpool Audio Tour: The People Behind the Pleasure

The Comedy Carpet, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Blackpool, exploring the staff who keep the resort running: landladies, theatre workers, tram drivers and pier hands.

Blackpool Central Library Tour

Blackpool Central Library, Queen Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1PX
In person
Pre-booking required

Central Library has sat in the middle of Blackpool since 1911. Come and learn about how that came about, who paid for it, and how the printed word became available to the everyday people.

Blackpool Ghost Tour, "History and Haunts"

Blackpool Town Hall Steps, Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1AD
In person
Pre-booking required

A walking tour of around a third of the 35 known sites of hauntings and paranormal experiences. Come with us, IF YOU DARE, as we visit these town centre sites and finally reveal their dark and terrifying secrets.

Blackpool Grand Theatre - Open House and Theatre Tours

Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HT
In person
Pre-booking required

Have you always wanted a peek inside Blackpool’s hidden gem? Blackpool Grand Theatre will be throwing open its doors at selected times to allow everyone to roam the famous theatre tiers with FREE 30 minute guided tours also on offer.

Blackpool Masonic Hall

83 - 85 Adelaide Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4LU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Sited on Adelaide Street, Blackpool. Home to Fifteen Masonic Lodges, Six Royal Arch Chapters, a number of associated Degrees and most recently three Ladies Lodges. Over Four hundred and Fifty members make up the membership. Fully licenced facilities.

Blackpool Tower Tour

Promenade Main Entrance, Blackpool Tower, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4BJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a guided tour of the iconic Blackpool Tower.

Blackpool Town Hall Open Day

Blackpool Town Hall, Talbot Square, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Council Chamber, Mayors' Parlour and all the meeting rooms on the first floor. Guides will be on hand to answer your questions.

Blackpool Winter Gardens Tour

Winter Gardens, 97 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HL
In person
Pre-booking required

Visit rooms only open to the public at private events and see the history and heritage of this amazing building!

Friends of Layton Cemetery - Tour of Blackpool's Victorian Burial Ground

Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7BD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore Layton Cemetery, Blackpool’s historic Victorian burial ground and discover the extraordinary stories of the people buried there. From performers and activists, to mayors and unsung locals, their lives were anything but ordinary.

Fylde Memorial Arboretum - Guided Remembrance Walk

Fylde Memorial Arboretum, Moor Park Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0LZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the stories behind the memorials at the Fylde Memorial Arboretum on this guided remembrance walk. Discover the significance of the site and learn about Blackpool’s role during the World Wars.

Holy Trinity Church

Dean Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1BP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Holy Trinity is a Grade II listed building with stunning stained-glass windows. A church has stood proud on the South Shore skyline for over 140 years. It is very well maintained and offers space for peace and contemplation in our bustling town.

Lightworks Illuminations Depot

Lightworks, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2RL
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the magic behind Blackpool's world-famous Illuminations on this guided heritage tour.

Little Marton Windmill

Little Marton Windmill, Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Take a chance to see inside the grade two listed, Little Marton Windmill museum. There's lots to see in our extensive exhibition of milling history about Blackpool and the Fylde.

Saint Stephen on the Cliffs - 100 Years of Blackpool Variety

St Stephen's Church, Holmfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9RB
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Stephen's is home of the world famous Actors Chapel and is the spiritual home of Blackpool variety performance. This year there is an exhibition charting 100 years of performance, as well as Choral Evensong, a wine reception and a performance.

Sharing Memories: Celebrating 115 Years of Grundy Art Gallery

Queen Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1PU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Celebrate 115 years of Grundy Art Gallery and join us to reflect, connect and share stories inspired by your visits to the gallery. Help honour its rich cultural history whilst creating new wonderful memories.

St Pauls North Shore

St Pauls North Shore, Egerton Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2NP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Who remembers the old Church of St Pauls North Shore? Demolished in 1992, worship continued in the church hall. See the history of St Pauls from Mouse man furniture to artifacts and photos dating back to the opening of the old church in the 1890s.

Stanley Park - Cocker Clock Tour

Stanley Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Entry to the Clock Tower to see all the working mechanisms.  

The Imperial Hotel - Heritage Tour

Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2HB
In person
Pre-booking required

Visit The Imperial Hotel Blackpool for a rare opportunity to explore one of the town's most iconic Victorian landmarks.

War Memorials Walk

Blackpool Cenotaph, Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1RQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A tour of all of the Blackpool Town Centre War Memorials.