Blackpool Tower by Simon Owen
Blackpool
For Blackpool, the words “summer” and “sunshine” are synonymous with fun. The seaside town has a long history of being a popular holiday destination for families looking to escape the city heat during the summer months.
Nowadays, there’s plenty of outdoor attractions in Blackpool that will keep you entertained from morning until night! From its famous Pleasure Beach amusement park to its world-famous Illuminations light show set on top of buildings at night, there’s always something new to see and do in this lively seaside resort. If you’re looking for an affordable vacation idea just outside England’s mainland, look no further than Blackpool! It won’t disappoint!
Created: 8 May 2019 Edited: 29 November 2023
Blackpool
Shopping in Blackpool
Blackpool Retail Park Common Edge, Blackpool
Blackpool Retail Park retail park
NISA Local Grange Park 22-24, Easington Crescent
NISA Local Grange Park supermarket
Wildlife in and Around Blackpool
Mammals found in Blackpool
There have been 30 species of mammals recorded in the blackpool area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Common Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
| Daubenton's Bat (Myotis daubentonii) |
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Birds found in Blackpool
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the blackpool area.
| (Anthus spinoletta/petrosus agg.) |
| Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) |
| Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| Emperor Goose (Anser canagicus) |
| Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) |
| Chiloe Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) |
| European White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons subsp. albifrons) |
