Sacred Heart Church, Blackpool

Name: Sacred Heart Church
Address: 17 Talbot Rd, Blackpool, FY1 1LB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1253 620964

#23 among attractions in Blackpool

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Completed: 1857 (167 years ago)Architectural style: English gothicCoordinates: 53°49'11"N, 3°3'14"W

Address

17 Talbot RdClaremontBlackpool FY1 1LB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1253 620964

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Day trips

Sacred Heart Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1380 ftS
Iconic tower with a seaside viewing area
Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
7 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...
~1390 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool
7 min walk • Houndshill Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Blackpool, Lancashire England; located in centre of town, just opposite Blackpool Tower.
~460 ftSW
City hall
Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool
3 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.
1.1 miE
Sport complex, Cricket, Sport
Blackpool Cricket Club, Blackpool
27 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 miS
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.
~880 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
5 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.
~810 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's Church, Blackpool
4 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 miNE
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 miE
Park
Stanley Park, Blackpool
27 min walk • 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.
0.6 miS
Theme park, Piers and boardwalks, Amusement park
Central Pier, Blackpool
17 min walk • Central Pier is one of three piers in the town of Blackpool, England, and was built in 1868.
~1090 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
6 min walk • The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sacred Heart Church?

Nearby attractions include Central Library, Blackpool (2 min walk), Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool (3 min walk), Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool (3 min walk), St John's Church, Blackpool (4 min walk).

How to get to Sacred Heart Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sacred Heart Church:

Train

Blackpool North (9 min walk)
Layton (38 min walk)

Bus

New Bonny Coach Drop-off Facility (11 min walk)

Tram

Wilton Parade (15 min walk)
Manchester Square (21 min walk)