The best kept secret about Blackpool is... 'creative & artistic talent'
“It’s a thriving hub of musical, creative, poetic and artistic talent.”
Blackpool is a town famous for its Tower, the Winter Gardens, the Pleasure Beach, its three piers and much more.
But away from the glitz and glamour of Blackpool’s golden mile, there are plenty of hidden secrets that make the town special as well.
Raymond Robson thinks Blackpool’s best hidden secret is one of the town’s many comfy hotels. He said: “The Viking Hotel & Talk of the Coast. If you like good food. Love a drink or two and enjoy evening entertainment. Their midweek all inclusive breaks are fantastic.”
Stephen Edwards thinks the best hidden secret about Blackpool is a bizarre historical fact. He said: “ Hitler never bombed Blackpool .. it was going to be his headquarters in GB.
“He wanted a Giant swastika on top of the tower .. aircraft manufacturing and RAF base close, but was never bombed.. apparently this was documented.. I'm not saying it's true.. but I heard it was part of Operation Sea lion, the invasion of Great Britain..”
Paul Blackpool Hartland added: “Abingdon Street chicken shop , winter gardens café and Vintro café across from it , all 3 within 500 yards
In homage to Blackpool’s vibrant showbiz culture, Stephen Murphy said: “Barbra La Bush Comedy Drag Queen is starting a new Residency in the town starting February 2027, no longer a secret.”
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Similarly, Gareth Evans added: “It’s a thriving hub of musical, creative, poetic and artistic talent,” and Nigel Male is a fan of ‘The Charlie Cairoli Appreciation Society.’
With Blackpool’s City of Culture bid now in full swing, these hidden secrets only add to the incredible culture already on show across the Fylde coast.
The town is undergoing a major transformation, with the multiversity building now well underway, Blackpool Central plans being tweaked and tuned, and plans for an exciting new arena on the horizon.