Blackpool
Properties and events in Blackpool
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A Walk Down Whitegate Drive
Walk down Whitegate Drive (the area once known as Whitegate Lane) on a guided tour of its heritage, houses and iconic pubs.
All Hallows Church & Guided Churchyard Walk
Join us for a short, guided walk of the churchyard and/or an opportunity to explore and learn more about the Mother Church of Blackpool.
Aunty Social - Designing a Good Time
Ever wondered about the design of buildings that helped Blackpool visitors & residents enjoy their leisure time? We’ve got good news for you. If you’re a fan of Art Deco, Moderne or Victorian architecture, here’s your chance to see original plans.
Aunty Social - New Futures for Old Buildings
Join Joseph Boniface and Catherine Mugonyi as we explore ways to breathe life into heritage buildings; adapting them to meet modern day needs while preserving their history.
Blackpool Ghost Tour
A tour of around 15 sites that are allegedly HAUNTED by spirits, presences and person or persons unknown down through the decades.
Blackpool Grand Theatre Heritage Tours
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 guided tours also on offer (booking essential).
Blackpool Masonic Hall
Sited on Adelaide Street, Blackpool. Home to Fifteen Craft 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
Join us for a guided tour of the iconic Blackpool Tower.
Blackpool Town Hall
Tour of the Town Hall showing off the Council Chamber, the Mayor’s Parlour, the silverware, stained glass windows and other artefacts.
Central Library Tour
Join in with a walking tour of Central Library to discover something of the history of the building, the Library Service and how things have changed across the years.
Grundy Art Gallery
Join the Grundy team for a relaxed conversation about Grundy’s architecture past and future.
Holy Trinity Church
A grade II listed building with stunning stained-glass windows. It 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 of Blackpool.
Inside the Collections: Blackpool Tower
Take a look inside the collections at Showtown History Centre, as we look at the construction of the iconic Blackpool Tower.
JC Robinson Heritage Talk
A short film and talk about borough architect JC Robinson and developed by The New Langdale Photographers supported by photographers Libby Gomm, Donna Hannigan and Claire Griffiths in partnership with Arts Council England.
Layton Cemetery
An interesting and informative historical tour of Blackpool's Victorian burial ground.
Lightworks Illuminations Depot
Discover the magic behind Blackpool's world-famous Illuminations on this guided heritage tour.
Little Marton Windmill
Open day with tours of the inside of the mill by tour guides and looking at the exhibitions of the many mills we once had in this area.
Pride Beside the Seaside
Join a Showtown curator for a tour around three of the museum's galleries to explore the queer threads in Blackpool’s entertainment history.
Promenade History Walk
Covering just one mile of our beautiful coastline, this tour covers 23 historic landmarks from the Victorian era to the present day. Discover the fascinating heritage of the north Promenade while enjoying the stunning sea views.
St Andrew's Church - The Abana Bell
Uncover the story of the Abana bell and its journey from Canada to Cleveleys. 130 years after the Abana, a sailing barque, was shipwrecked off the Fylde coast, see the bell itself and hear its story at St. Andrew’s Church, Cleveleys.