Rock is a type of hard stick-shaped boiled sugar confectionery. It is often associated with seaside towns such as Blackpool. placeholder image
Rock is a type of hard stick-shaped boiled sugar confectionery. It is often associated with seaside towns such as Blackpool. | Hazel Scott

19 things people think of when they hear Blackpool - from the Tower to £1 burgers

From iconic landmarks to seaside treats and local favourites, here’s what comes to mind when people think of Blackpool.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Blackpool”?

We asked our readers - and the answers capture everything from the town’s most famous landmarks to its unique local favourites.

Unsurprisingly, classics like Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations featured heavily, alongside traditional seaside staples such as fish and chips, candy floss and sticks of rock.

But it wasn’t just the well-known attractions that got a mention. Readers also highlighted popular venues like the Soul Suite, Bloom Bar and Viva, as well as long-standing favourites including Notarianni Ices and Coral Island.

From big events like the Air Show and Rebellion Festival to simple pleasures like a day on the Promenade, the responses show just how many different things make Blackpool special.

Here are 19 of the things people most associate with the town:

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