Timeline
09:00
Start your walk at Stanley Park. Arriving at 09:00 allows you to enjoy the formal gardens and the boating lake before the midday crowds arrive. The park covers 104 hectares, so there is plenty of space to wander through the woodland areas without feeling crowded.
09:15
Pop into the Parks Art Deco Cafe, located just a minute’s walk from the main park areas. It is open from 09:00 to 15:30 daily, making it the perfect spot for a coffee and a pastry to fuel your walk. The Art Deco interior adds a touch of vintage charm to your morning break.
09:45
Walk east to Blackpool Zoo, which is about 13 minutes from the park's central areas. Opened in 1972 in the site of the old zoo, it features great ape enclosures and other exhibits. It is a contained, easy visit that fits neatly into a morning itinerary.
10:15
Return to Stanley Park to finish your loop. You can take a different path back towards the entrance, enjoying the contrast between the zoo’s structured enclosures and the park’s natural woodland and open grasslands.
Local tip
Stanley Park is the town's primary park, so it is best visited early in the day if you want space. The zoo is a distinct stop within the park boundaries, so you can easily combine them without leaving the green space.
Check before you go
- Parks Art Deco Cafe is open Mo-Su 09:00-15:30.
- Stanley Park is a public park; check local signage for any temporary closures or events.
- Blackpool Zoo opening hours vary by season; check their official website for the specific date of your visit.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Blackpool (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).