Revisit Blackpool – it’s better than ever (best Blackpool hotels)

Blackpool is situated on England’s picturesque west coast, its shores lapped by the Irish Sea. Once the epitome of the British summer holiday - Punch and Judy, knobbly knees and donkey rides et al – Blackpool’s popularity took a shelving as modern British holiday makers struck out for European destinations, such as Spain, France and Portugal, in search of sun, sea and sand further afield.

Although Blackpool remains a popular draw for seaside holidaymakers, its continued reliance upon tourism has meant that hard times were inevitable; particularly as UK holidaymakers sought increasingly exotic locations for their holiday pound in the advent of cheap air travel in the 1960s.

That said, the economic crash of recent years has lead many British holidaymakers once more to discover the joy of holidaying at home. A resurgence of camping and the charm of the seaside have once again proved their value for money credentials.

Blackpool itself has enjoyed a particular resurgence of spirit and style. Nearby to Liverpool and Manchester, Blackpool offers city dwellers an ideal weekend break or short trip, fit with retrospective kitsch and modern high design enough to rival any central European city break.

Blackpool’s famous Pleasure Beach, Tower and Illuminations continue to shine brightly, lighting a neon skyline long into the night. Its Central Pier and arcade games remain and provide popular pennywise entertainment for young and old alike too. In fact, many of Blackpool’s 19th and early 20th century attractions now provide visitors with sites of historical-significance aplenty, such as the Winter Gardens, home to the glorious Empress Ballroom and Pavilion Theatre, and Grade II Listed Stanley Park - both fascinating relics of a bygone era, which continue to attract and delight modern tourists.

Blackpool has come along way and bursts into the 21st century with gusto. Contemporary cuisine, art and culture, fine dining, and a vibrant nightlife make Blackpool an attractive destination for a short or weekend break for many.

Blackpool’s city centre café culture buzzes in St John’s Square, where locals and tourists alike relax in a piazza-style. Fans of the BBC television series Doctor Who can also revel in Blackpool’s famous Doctor Who Exhibition at the Blackpool Museum.

A thriving media and sports scene enables locals and visitors alike to view premier league football, rugby and boxing matches, whether at one of the city’s top live arenas and sports venues or in one of the city’s numerous sports bars and traditional pubs.

Naturally, Blackpool offers visitors a range of accommodation options to suit every taste, style and budget including the best Blackpool hotels at the top end of the scale down to cosy apartments and B&Bs, all of which enables the modern British holidaymaker to rediscover the seaside holiday in contemporary style.