Blackpool & Fylde Coast Local Guide
Your guide to Blackpool and beyond
Discover Blackpool and the Fylde Coast, explore neighbourhoods and nearby coastal towns, and find things to do, places to visit and useful community contacts.

About Blackpool, Lancashire and the Fylde Coast
Find your bearings between the promenade, town centre, Stanley Park and the neighbourhoods that make Blackpool a place to live as well as visit.
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Things to do in and around Blackpool
Seafront walks, park paths, theatre and music, with ideas for exploring Blackpool beyond a single day at the beach.
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Useful community contacts in Blackpool
Where to start with council services, libraries, support for carers and local groups across Blackpool and its neighbouring areas.
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Shopping in Blackpool: beyond the seafront souvenirs
Explore town-centre shops, Abingdon Street Market and neighbourhood businesses, from gifts and jewellery to cycles, flowers and home improvements.
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Where to list and promote your Blackpool business
A practical starting point for reaching local customers in Blackpool, with a useful directory listing, accurate business details and local support.
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What's on in Blackpool: November and December 2026
Find family activities, heritage walks, live shows and winter events along Blackpool’s seafront.
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