{"id":3233,"date":"2014-05-22T09:58:39","date_gmt":"2014-05-22T09:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/news\/?p=3233"},"modified":"2023-03-28T14:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T14:01:05","slug":"get-go-guide-blackpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/destination-guides\/get-go-guide-blackpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Get up & go guide: Blackpool"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"iStock_blackpool\"Blackpool isn’t typically known for its food, well maybe the rock, but in the past I’ve been told that people haven\u2019t been able to find restaurants and cafes which are unique to the Town. One of the advantages of Blackpool is that it\u2019s quite compact, so you can cover a lot of area in a short space of time. Along with a car-full of kids, arm yourself with this Local\u2019s Guide to Blackpool:<\/p>\n

1. West Coast Rock Caf\u00e9<\/strong>
\nSlap bang in the centre of St. John\u2019s Square, just opposite the Winter Gardens is one of Blackpool\u2019s most lively and vibrant independent restaurants. West Coast Rock Caf\u00e9<\/span><\/a> is Blackpool\u2019s answer to American\u2019s finest, but don\u2019t let its small-town credentials fool you. This American diner always delivers on the variety of food, service and perpetually upbeat atmosphere. West Coast has been a firm local favourite for years, with its mix of classic American food, fast-paced service and family-friendly music inspired environment.<\/p>\n

2. Notrianni Ice Cream Parlour<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the place where ice cream dreams are well and truly whipped. One of Blackpool\u2019s oldest and most loved destinations, Notarianni Ice Cream Parlor <\/span><\/a>opened its doors in 1928 and has been in the same location ever since. They produce beautifully rich, creamy and sweet vanilla ice cream, using their own old Italian recipe, which instantly takes me back to my childhood after one taste.\u00a0 Notarianni\u2019s is just a five minute walk from Blackpool\u2019s Pleasure Beach\u00a0 Travelodge hotel<\/span><\/a>. Not to be missed.<\/p>\n

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3. Roberts\u2019 Oyster Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blackpool and its surrounding towns and villages are famed for their links to the fishing trade, so it comes as no surprise that I\u2019ve included a seafood Bar on the list. Roberts\u2019 Oyster Bar may well be the last of its kind in the centre. Directly opposite Blackpool\u2019s North Pier and literally around the corner from Travelodge City Centre,<\/span><\/a> sits a charmingly unassuming seafood restaurant + takeaway selling the finest produce from around the Flyde Coast.<\/p>\n

4. Indian Orchard<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Good food is always worth traveling for, and just 5 minute\u2019s drive out of the town centre you\u2019ll find the best Indian resturant in town. Exceptional flavours at prices which never fail to disappoint. A close second would be Michael\u2019s on Whitegate Drive.<\/p>\n

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5. Toast Caf\u00e9 Bar + Grill<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toast<\/span><\/a> is a great place to grab a light lunch and bistro style food. Located in the busy town centre, around 100 yards from the beautiful Grand Theatre<\/span><\/a> (another must-see), the Bar + Grill serves a section of burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and snacks, along with pasta and Mediterranean foods. As the evening hits the restaurant turns into a modern cocktail bar with an inviting atmosphere.<\/p>\n

6. The Blue Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

The only truly alternative drinking establishment in the town which doesn\u2019t pander to commercial conformities or trashy trends. If you fancy a drink in somewhere with good music which doesn\u2019t scream stag-do or sweat-infused dance floors then pop the Blue Room into your Google Maps app.<\/p>\n

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7. Blackpool Pleasure Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re traveling up to Blackpool for a break the chances are this place will already be on your list. But just in case it\u2019s not and you\u2019ve never heard of The Pleasure Beach before, it\u2019s one of the UK\u2019s most visited tourist attraction and one of the top 20 most popular amusement parks in the world!<\/p>\n

Expect to find fast-paced modern rollercoasters such as Big One (once the world\u2019s tallest + fastest!) along with nostalgic wooden rides like Grand National and Big Dipper. Nickelodeon Land ticks the boxes for the kids too.\u00a0 If you\u2019re planning to visit the Pleasure Beach I\u2019d recommend booking your stay at the Travelodge South Promenade<\/span><\/a> location, as you couldn\u2019t be closer!<\/p>\n

8. Blackpool Tower, Illuminations + The Comedy Carpet<\/strong><\/p>\n

What trip to Blackpool would be complete without visiting its most famous attraction? Blackpool Tower<\/span><\/a> stands at over 500 ft. tall and sits on top of the stunning Tower Ballroom (where the Strictly Come Dancing Finale is staged). Take a trip up to the top and set foot on the glass walkway where you will see 360 degree views of the Fylde Coast. Look straight down and you will also spot the Illuminations and The Comedy Carpet,<\/span><\/a> the latter being an art installation which celebrates Blackpool\u2019s colourful connections with the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n

9. Stanley Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

The largest park in the town and somewhere I\u2019ve spent a lot of time over the past 20-odd years. Perfect for an early morning run or pic-nic in the summer. Check out the boating lake in the centre.<\/p>\n

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10. Cycling Down the Prom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recent developments have made the promenade the perfect place to rent out a bike and travel down the stretching coastline. Wide, open planes make it a brilliant way to get around the town in summer. You will pass a few places we\u2019ve mentioned above too, including The Pleasure Beach, Notarianni\u2019s, Roberts\u2019 Oyster House and The Comedy Carpet. A perfect way to view the Illuminations, with the added bonus of no traffic jams.<\/p>\n

Well I think that just above covers a Local\u2019s Guide to Blackpool! The town is full of other surprises, like Ghost Trains, Swimming Pools and of course, the beach. You\u2019ll never be short of things to do. So grab your Buckets & Spades and get down here!<\/p>\n

For more information about Blackpool take a look at our Get Up & Go Guide<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Blackpool isn’t typically known for its food, well maybe the rock, but in the past I’ve been told that people haven\u2019t been able to find restaurants and cafes which are unique to the Town. One of the advantages of Blackpool is that it\u2019s quite compact, so you can cover a lot of area in a […]","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3239,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[585,79,583],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blackpool","category-destination-guides","category-family-adventures"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3233"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3233\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}