Stanley Park, Blackpool

Name: Stanley Park
Address: Stanley Park, Blackpool, United Kingdom

#24 among attractions in Blackpool

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Stanley Park is a public park in the town of Blackpool on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, England. It is the town's primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares. The park was designed to include significant sporting provisions, along with formal gardens, a boating lake and woodland area. It was designed and built in the 1920s, under the eye of Thomas Mawson. ()

Created: 1926Visitors per year: 2 mil.Elevation: 52 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°48'53"N, 3°1'45"W

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Stanley Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Zoo, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool Town Hall.

1.1 miW
Iconic tower with a seaside viewing area
Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
28 min walk • Blackpool Tower stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Blackpool, England, offering visitors a quintessential British seaside experience. Opened to the public on 14 May 1894, the tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and has since become a beloved...
0.6 miE
Large zoo park with animal experiences
Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool
17 min walk • Blackpool Zoo is a 32-acre zoo, owned by Parques Reunidos and located in the sea-side resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It provides a home to over 1,350 animals from all over the world.
1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool
25 min walk • Houndshill Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Blackpool, Lancashire England; located in centre of town, just opposite Blackpool Tower.
1.1 miW
City hall
Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool
28 min walk • Blackpool Town Hall is a municipal building in Talbot Square, Blackpool, England. The town hall is the headquarters of Blackpool Council which is the main governing body for the wider Borough of Blackpool. It is a Grade II listed building.
~10 ftE
Sport complex, Cricket, Sport
Blackpool Cricket Club, Blackpool
1 min walk • Blackpool Cricket Club is a cricket club based in Stanley Park, in Blackpool, Lancashire. Located in western quadrant of the park, the club plays at a 5,000-seater ground, which is regularly used for county cricket matches by Lancashire.
1 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
27 min walk • Bloomfield Road is a single-tier football stadium in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which has been the home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901.
1.3 miE
Natural attraction, Nature and wildlife, Park
Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve, Blackpool
34 min walk • Marton Mere is a mere and Local Nature Reserve in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It is located near to the Blackpool districts of Marton and Mereside and the village of Staining. It is recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
26 min walk • Blackpool Grand Theatre is a theatre in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Since 2006, it has also been known as the National Theatre of Variety. It is a Grade II* Listed Building.
0.9 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's Church, Blackpool
24 min walk • The parish church of Blackpool Saint John the Evangelist, or St John's Blackpool, is an Anglican church in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It was completed in 1878 and is a Grade II listed building. A church was built on the site in 1821 and was replaced by the current building to accommodate a larger congregation.
1 miN
Cemetery
Layton cemetery, Blackpool
27 min walk • Layton cemetery is a graveyard located at Talbot Road in Blackpool, Lancashire in England. It was opened in 1873 when Blackpool parish church was replete with burying. The site encompasses 30 acres, having been regularly expanded during its history. It is administered by Blackpool Council.
1.1 miW
Church
Sacred Heart Church, Blackpool
27 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church in the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, on Talbot Road close to the town centre. It was the first Roman Catholic church built in Blackpool and has been designated a Grade II* listed building by English Heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stanley Park?

Nearby attractions include Elmslie School, Blackpool (10 min walk), St Thomas' Church, Blackpool (17 min walk), Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool (17 min walk), Kingscote Park, Blackpool (18 min walk).

How to get to Stanley Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stanley Park:

Bus

New Bonny Coach Drop-off Facility (25 min walk)

Train

Blackpool North (25 min walk)
Blackpool South (36 min walk)

Tram

Manchester Square (30 min walk)
Wilton Parade (36 min walk)