21 beloved shops residents want back on the Fylde coast including BHS, C&A and Wilko

Blackpool’s high street has transformed over the years, and residents have shared the shops they miss the most.

People often say the high street isn’t the same these days, and there are certain shops that residents keep saying they miss.

We asked our readers which shops they would like to make a return to the resort and there were many suggestions, including C&A, Woolworths and Wilko.

Take a look at our gallery below:

13. Mr Dales

Mr Dales in Bispham was a popular nightclub that drew crowds from across the Fylde coast. | Contributed

Phones 4U had several stores in Blackpool before going into administration in 2014. | Contributed

The Pizza Hut restaurant on North Promenade in Cleveleys closed in 2020 following the impact of the pandemic. | Google

Scrooges, a well-known wine bar, closed in 2020 after lockdown, with the site later sold for redevelopment. | Contributed

The Bizness, a Blackpool institution, opened in 1992 and later became Main Street, Waterfront, Sanuk and Club Domain. | Contributed

Thomas Cook’s Birley Street store closed in 2020, although the brand continues to operate online. | Contributed