Author: Ed

At The Grange

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At The Grange is a vibrant community hub located in Blackpool that serves as a multi-functional space offering services, activities, and resources to the local community. It provides a wide range of facilities, including a library, café, and spaces for community events and workshops. It is designed to support community engagement, lifelong learning, and social inclusion. The Blackpool City Learning Centre (CLC), originally built in 2004, played a significant role in fostering innovation in education within the Blackpool area. Initially, the CLC was a dedicated facility for enhancing learning through cutting-edge technology, supporting schools and offering advanced resources for students… Read more »

Base Camp – Climbing Towers

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Base Camp, located in George Bancroft Park on Stansfield Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6JA, was a key project in Blackpool’s major regeneration initiative, ReBlackpool. The initiative aimed to transform the central corridor with world-class facilities that would cater to the leisure market while improving the town’s economy and benefiting its residents. For this new park, a unique combination of art and leisure was commissioned—a dual-purpose structure that served as signage, sculpture, and a climbing facility. Designed with input from elite British climber Ian Vickers, the project resulted in two 20-metre-high climbing towers made from black concrete using locally sourced stone… Read more »

The Oracle

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Welcome to the internet home of The Oracle, the newest and most exciting youth venue in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Opening on 11th June 2012, The Oracle aims to offer young people aged 11 to 24 opportunities to further themselves, learn new skills, express themselves through music and the arts and above all, provides a safe and exciting space to socialise with each other. The Oracle was created by young people, for young people and operated by young people. They are at the heart of decision making at the venue in a variety of ways; from sitting on the Management Board… Read more »

Starr Gate Tram Depot

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The Starr Gate Tram Depot is a key part of Blackpool’s modern tram system. It opened in 2012 when the tramway got a major upgrade, bringing in modern light rail vehicles and improved facilities. It’s located at the southern end of the tramway near Starr Gate, by the coast close to where Blackpool meets St. Annes. Unlike the old Rigby Road Depot, which handles Blackpool’s heritage trams, Starr Gate Depot was built specifically for the new Flexity 2 trams introduced in 2012. These trams, made by Bombardier, brought Blackpool’s tram service into the modern era, offering smoother, faster, and more… Read more »

Blowing Sands Cottage

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The actual year that the Blowing Sands was built is unknown, but it’s shown here as 1750 as the cottage is strictly referred to as an ’18th century’ build. It is known as Blackpool’s oldest historic ‘sloping cottage’, which is still standing at 166 Common Edge Road, but it’s been on the market for a while since this post was written. This grade II listed cottage has been described by historians as one of the few remaining cottages from Blackpool’s agricultural past. The building was originally built as two cottages with a workshop added in the 19th century. It has gable… Read more »

Tram Line Extension to Blackpool North Train Station

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Blackpool’s new tram extension to Blackpool North railway station, known as the North Station tramway extension, opened in June this year. This extension links the railway station with the existing tram network, making it easier for people to get around town. The tram line starts at the Promenade near North Pier, goes up Talbot Road, and ends at Blackpool North railway station. The extension has new tram stops that fit in with the current transport system. It provides a direct route between the railway station and the Promenade, which benefits both commuters and tourists. This new line improves public transport,…

Tee Time Golf Centre

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We are a driving range based just outside the town centre of Blackpool! We have a short but well maintained 9 hole golf course with an average length of 135 yards per hole! Perfect for your short game practice if you play regular but also ideal for your first time golfers who find the bigger golf courses a little daunting.

North Shore Golf Club

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Designed by Harry Colt Blackpool North Shore was established in 1904, and has been an Open Championship qualifying venue in the past with promising ‘fast undulating greens’. Blackpool’s Premier Social Club – We are very proud of our Club and would love to give you a tour of our facilities. If you are thinking about holding any event or function, we have 3 rooms available with different catering packages to suit. Blackpool North Shore Golf Club is a challenging 18 hole par 71 course, measuring 6,444 yards playing off the white tees. This course was home to the first fund raising event… Read more »

Lytham International Film Festival

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Experience three days of cinematic brilliance at the Lytham International Film Festival, where the world’s most creative filmmakers showcase their work. This annual event celebrates emerging talent with a diverse program that includes screenings of short and feature films, engaging filmmaker Q&A sessions, insightful industry talks, and a public awards ceremony. Attendees can enjoy not only indoor cinema presentations but also special outdoor screenings. Held in the charming seaside town of Lytham, Lancashire, the festival coincides with the Lytham Music Festival, drawing around 20,000 visitors each year. The event offers a vibrant mix of film and entertainment, including opportunities to… Read more »

Lytham Festival Brings Top Acts to The Fylde

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Founded in 2010 by partners Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor, the Lytham Festival started as a one-night-only community Proms-style concert and has since grown to a five-day live music event which now attracts fans in excess of 100,000 each summer. But its roots stretch back even further. The initial iteration of the festival was actually held in June 1982, a much smaller more low-key event. Fast forward to today, and with thanks to Cuffe & Taylor, the festival has evolved into a major annual event, drawing over 70,000 attendees and featuring international stars like Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones,… Read more »