West Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 9HQ - England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1253 478470 - Fax: +44 (0)1253 478477

Blackpool Sports Centre is located close to Stanley Park, and is a very well-equipped and well-funded centre, with something for everyone. Facilities include climbing walls, sports halls equipped for basketball, football, volleyball, indoor hockey and badminton, and has staff offering training in martial arts, fitness training and sports.

The centre is often used by local groups to run courses, and is available for hire for conferences and meetings. Blackpool Sports Centre is the ideal place for some sporty R & R, or that important meeting.

Royal Lytham and St. Annes Golf Club
8 miles south of Blackpool. Easily accessible by train
Links Gate
Lytham St Annes
England
FY8 3LQ

Just south of Blackpool lies St Annes, which is home to the Royal Lytham and St Anne's golf course. Ten British opens have been played there. One of the most memorable opens occured here when Seve Ballesteros dramatically won. His repertoire of winning shots included one out of the Car Park.

At a hundred pounds a round for visitors (mon-thurs) you would want to be serious about your golf to play the immaculate course. On the other hand you will find 50 or more golf courses within 20 miles of the Open course.

One mile east of Tower.
Parkland course.
18 holes 6089 yards. S.S.S. 69.
Address
North Park Drive
Blackpool
England
FY3 8LS

There is good fishing to be had in the part of the world, with both freshwater and sea fish providing sport and food for the table. From rays to large cod you can expect to catch a plethora of English species.

We would recommend calling an angling supplies shop to get the latest information on where and when to fish and which bait to use. Also check out local forums as anglers often post useful comments.

The kids will love this at Blackpool pleasure beach. The Arena is an Ice Theatre so those who don't wish to participate in skating can watch in comfort. Private lessons and private hire is available.

The Arena also has a smaller ice rink called The Arosa Ice Rink which is available for public skating and private hire.
For skating times call 01253 341707.

The Bowladrome is family bowling centre. Combine the two for a great day out.

Including bowls, municipal tennis, crazy golf etc can be found at Stanley Park. Stroll through pathways galore and relax in its many and various quiet corners. Watch the fountains in the Italian Gardens, admire the perfumed glory of the Rose Gardens, or check out the species growing in the colourful conservatories.

We've got the most graceful birds on our very own Swan Lake and there's a playground for the kids to let off steam. Crazy golf will have everyone smiling or try your hand at tennis, pitch and putt or crown bowling.