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Daytime

Blackpool Daytime: Pier, Pub, and Park

Skip the crowded center and start your afternoon at the edge of town where the sea breeze is fresh and the crowds are thin.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Dutton Arms

    Grab a pint and some decent grub at the Dutton Arms. It is a pleasant seafront pub that is dog-friendly and offers a relaxed start away from the main throng.

  2. 14:45

    South Pier

    Walk over to South Pier. At just 163 yards long, it is the shortest and quietest of the three piers, originally intended for the genteel classes. It is the perfect spot for a calm stroll along the water.

  3. 15:30

    Rose & Crown

    Head to the Rose & Crown for a proper lunch. This very central place offers Continental-style eating and drinking with a large outdoor seating area, ideal for people-watching in the afternoon sun.

  4. 16:30

    George Bancroft Park

    Finish your walk at George Bancroft Park. Created in 2006 and named after a former council leader, this municipal park and garden provides a peaceful green space to relax before heading home.

Local tip

The Dutton Arms is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on Sundays, so you have plenty of time to linger after your pier walk. The Rose & Crown is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, ensuring your lunch spot is ready when you arrive.

Check before you go

  • Dutton Arms opens at 11:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends.
  • Rose & Crown is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Blackpool (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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