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Exploring Blackpool

Pleasure Beach BlackpoolBlackpool is the entertainment capital of Lancashire, packed wall to wall with attractions, entertainment, top line shows and events.

Take it all in as you stroll along the promenade, past Pleasure Beach, Blackpool - Britain's number one visitor attraction with six million visitors a year, the Sandcastle Waterpark, and at the heart of the Golden Mile the world famous Blackpool Tower and Circus, Sealife Centre, Louis Tussaud's Waxworks and the Doctor Who Exhibition.

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Places to Stay and Visit in Blackpool:

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Blackpool IlluminationsBlackpool Illuminations

4th September - 8th November 2009

Blackpool Illuminations are considered to be the greatest free light show on earth, which entertains millions of visitors each year and brings glowing warmth to even the coldest October evening.

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World Fireworks ChampionshipsWorld Fireworks Championships

6th September - 2nd October 2009

To out-shine their opponents, entrants must demonstrate cutting edge pyro-musical design with a display that represents the style or traditions of their country.

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Contacts

For much much more www.visitblackpool.com

Blackpool Conference Bureau
- For help and advice on organising a conference.
Phone: 01253 478227
Email: conferences@blackpool.gov.uk

Blackpool Media & Events Office
- For help with filming in Blackpool or arranging major events.
Phone: 01253 478230
Email: events@blackpool.gov.uk

Visit Blackpool
- For Blackpool Tourism general enquiries
Phone: 01253 478222
Email: tourism@blackpool.gov.uk

Tourist Information Centre
- For help with any holiday query Blackpool Visitor Centre is there to help.
Phone: 01253 478222
Email: tic@blackpool.gov.uk
Located at 1 Clifton Street and Central Promenade (During Summer)
Open Monday-Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm
Sunday 10.00am-3.30pm

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