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Blackpool
Blackpool is a city in Lancashire, England. It is a popular seaside resort with a population of 142,000. Blackpool is also home to the Blackpool tower and pleasure beach.
427 Questions
When did Blackpool Tower set on fire?
It was completed in 1894
It was opened to the public on 14th of May 1894
The Blackpool Tower was completed in 1894.
Times of trains from Glasgow to Blackpool?
The journey typically takes 3hrs 25mins (including changing trains).
For this journey you need to change trains once at Preston. Virgin Trains operate the route from Preston to Glasgow/Glasgow to Preston and Northern Rail operate from Blackpool to Preston/Preston to Blackpool.
The fare for an adult single anytime ticket (for that day) is £57 and the fare for an adult return anytime ticket (for that day) is £65.30. You can purchase cheaper tickets though if you book in advance for a specific train and if you have a railcard.
Generally trains operate hourly, however there are less services early in the morning and late at night.
I have attached the link for National Rail's website below, which gives information on timetables, journey times, route information, fares, railcards/discounts etc...
How long did it build the blackpool tower?
Opened in 1894 the total cost for the design and construction of the tower and buildings was about £290,000. Thats around £29 million at todays prices.
What street is blackpool north station carpark on?
The nearest car park to Blackpool North Railway Station is Talbot Road.
Is Blackpool Pleasure Beach closed in December?
i dont know when it will close but there are people from all over the world coimng to the pleasure beach and they would be very dissapointed if it closed and so would we so i dont think it will close for a long time.
Where was blackpool tower built?
Construction workers probably built the thing but;
Lancashire architects, James Maxwell and Charles Tuke, designed the Tower and oversaw the laying of its foundation stone on 29 September 1891 when a time capsule was buried beneath it.
Who owns Blackpool football club?
Blackpool Tower is currently owned by Leisure Parcs Ltd, which is owned by Trevor Hemmings.
How many tourists visit the blackpool tower each year?
Over 6 million people visit Blackpool each year
How long does it take to get from London to blackpool?
This answer depends on how you intend to travel. Driving directions can be obtained from http://maps.google.com. Below the search bar, click on the "get driving directions" tab and type in "London" for the starting location and "Blackpool" as the destination. Google Maps will automatically figure out the specific locations you are looking for and either correct your search entries or give you a list of choices.
The distance, time and directions will depend on how specific your search parameters are. If you only type in the city (i.e. London), it will give you directions starting at the geographical center of the city. With London, for instance, your driving directions start on Abington St. just south of Bridge St. Be as specific as you can, using complete and accurate physical addresses to get the more accurate directions.
If you will be traveling by another method (train, bus, etc.) you may wish to contact the local travel authorities. A site like Transport for London (www.tfl.gov.uk) can help you find the correct route to your destination. More Input The cheapest and sometimes fastest way to Blackpool from London is to take the National Express coach from Victoria Coach Station. Usually one change at the most at either Manchester or Liverpool, very cheap on weekdays. check fares and times at the NATIONAL EXPRESS website and remember to tick on "coaches" If you should actually want to self drive, Blackpool to London is easy. Take M10 from London change to the M1 near Luton airport follow until the M6 interchange at Crick drive some 200 miles up the M6 to just past Preston and turn onto the interchange of the M55 which will take you into Blackpool. By Train it's from Euston, change at Preston for the Branch line to Blackpool North for the main centre of Blackpool
How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Manchester?
According the AA Route Planner (GB Edition) the distance is 51.7 miles, this will take about 1 hours and 2 minutes to drive, assuming you take the direct route to the centre of each location and there are no stops, accidents, breakdowns or other hold ups en route
Can you travel from Belfast to Blackpool with out a passport?
Depends where you are travelling to.
If it's within the country or the EU then no i dont think so.
How many grains of sand are on blackpool beach?
its another questoin where you never know but i know there are over a trillion grains of sand on any sort of beach.
How many rides are they in blackpool pleasure beach?
I'm not sure how many but it has a lot of rides, it's great!
Is Blackpool the most visited seaside resort in England?
Blackpool has 10 million visitors a year making it far and away the most popular seaside resort in the UK.
How many miles between blackpool and ellesmere?
91 miles taking this route:
- Go to M6 to The SOUTH, via M55 from Blackpool.
- Take M6 to The SOUTH to M56 NORTH WALES at J20A.
- Take M56 to A49 at the next junction (J10); EXIT, and follow signs to A49 WHITCHURCH.
- Take A49 to A459 OWESTRY, via A525 WREXHAM, in Whitchurch.
- TAKE A459 to ELLESMERE.
Where is the geographical location of blackpool?
Blackpool is located in county Lancashire, England, Europe.
