Contact Information:

Stanley Park, West Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 9HQ

Tel: 01253 478478 | Fax: 01253 476346

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Blackpool's premier green attraction, placed as a Grade II* listed facility on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, within a designated town conservation area.

The park has enjoyed continued popularity since its official opening on 2nd October 1926 by Sir George Edward Villiers Stanley, after whom the park takes its name. Stanley Park was designed by famous Landscape Architects Thomas Mawson & Sons and at 256 acres, is one of England's largest and historicially significant green spaces.

The park was the first comprehensive site planning scheme in Blackpool; a unique development on a grand scale designed to meet the needs of the town. The park and surrounding housing were planned to complement each other and the park's layout was designed to ensure maximum humber of people could reach all of its facilities, with minimum difficulty.

The park contains everything that any visitor could possibly wish for. Experience a variety of scenic walks around ornamental gardens, natural woodlands and lakes as well as a number of stunning architectural and landscape features such as the Cocker Memorial Clock Tower, Art Deco Cafe, Italian Gardens, Rose Gardens, Bandstand and Auditorium.

The park also boasts a superb sporting and recreational facilities including Blackpool Model Village, Stanley Park Golf Course, Blackpool Sports Centre, Blackpool Cricket Ground and Athletic Arena, as well as boat hire and numerous outdoor pitches, greens and courts. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Opening Times:

Monday - Sunday : 09.00-17.00

Events:

Directions:

Take the Line 4 bus to the park gates. Alternatively take the City Sightseeing Tour Bus from the side of the Tower during the summer months.

Facilities:

Disabled Access/Toilets, Open All Year, Picnic Area, Café/Restaurant, On Site Parking & Transport Coaches Welcome, On site parking