Blackpool

Blackpool
Town
Blackpool is located in the Fylde
Blackpool
Blackpool
Location on the Fylde, Lancashire
Blackpool is located in Blackpool
Blackpool
Blackpool
Town centre within Borough of Blackpool
Blackpool is located in Lancashire
Blackpool
Blackpool
Location within Lancashire
Area34.47 km2 (13.31 sq mi)
Population141,000 (2021 census)
• Density4,091/km2 (10,600/sq mi)
DemonymBlackpudlian
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBLACKPOOL
Postcode districtFY1-FY5
Dialling code01253
UK Parliament
Websiteblackpool.gov.uk
List of places
UK
England
Lancashire
53°48′51″N 3°03′01″W / 53.81417°N 3.05028°W / 53.81417; -3.05028

Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire, England. It is located on the Irish Sea coast of the Fylde peninsula, approximately 27 miles (43 km) north of Liverpool and 14 miles (23 km) west of Preston. It is the main settlement in the borough of the same name. The population of Blackpool at the 2021 census was 141,000, a decrease of 1,100 in ten years.[1]

Blackpool was originally a small hamlet; it began to grow in the mid-eighteenth century, when sea bathing for health purposes became fashionable. Blackpool's beach was suitable for this activity, and by 1781 several hotels had been built. The opening of a railway station in the 1846 allowed more visitors to reach the resort, which continued to grow for the remainder of the nineteenth century. In 1876, the town became a borough, and by 1951 its population had reached 147,000. Blackpool's development was closely tied to the Lancashire cotton-mill practice of annual factory maintenance shutdowns, known as wakes weeks, when many workers chose to visit the seaside. The local climate is mild and rainy also in summer.

In the late 20th century, changing holiday preferences and increased overseas travel impacted Blackpool's standing as a leading resort. Despite economic challenges, the town's urban fabric and economy remain centred around tourism. Today, Blackpool's seafront, featuring landmarks such as Blackpool Tower, Illuminations, Pleasure Beach, and the Winter Gardens, continue to draw millions of visitors annually.[2] The town is home to football club Blackpool F.C. The team has one major trophy, winning the 1953 FA Cup.

  1. ^ "How life has changed in Blackpool: Census 2021". 19 January 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ Lambert, Tim (14 March 2021). "A History of Blackpool". Local Histories. Retrieved 12 November 2023.

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