How to get there

Travelling by car and parking

From the M55 exit at junction 4, follow A583 into central Blackpool or for sat nav – postcode FY1 1HW.

Central Blackpool does have one-way systems and pedestrianised areas. You may wish to use one of the large, well sign-posted tourist car parks close to the Promenade or there are 2 car parks closer to the Winter Gardens.

A multi-storey facility is available within the Houndshill Shopping Centre. This is approx 150m from the Coronation Street entrance (lift access to the main areas of the Winter Gardens building) or approx. 300m from the Church Street entrance (ground level access to the main building)- the postcode of this car park is FY1 4NY. This is a pay-on-return car park.

Open air, ground level parking is also available on the corner of Adelaide Street and Alfred Street approx 200m from the Church Street entrance – the postcode of this car park is FY1 4LA. This is a pay-&-display car park.

Limited metered street-parking is also available close-by. St Johns Square is a shared use space and open to pedestrians only for long-periods. The Winter Gardens does not have on-site public parking.

A taxi rank is on Church Street, just a few minutes’ walk from the entrance to the building. Taxis may also drop off outside both entrances to the Winter Gardens subject to traffic restrictions.

Travelling by train

Blackpool North Station is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the Winter Gardens. Visit National Rail Enquiries here.

Accommodation

Visit Blackpool provides information on available accommodation, whatever the budget. Visit the Visit Blackpool listings here. 

If you would like to stay at the Boulevard Hotel, please contact us. Please note, entrance to the Boulevard Hotel is restricted to residents and will require a valid Conference ticket.