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Blackpool

Often referred to as the holiday with more thrills and excitement than any other - Blackpool is changing.Think you know Blackpool? Think again!

Blackpool is synonymous with fun, excitement and new experiences for people from all sections of society.

The town has embarked on an ambitious urban renaissance that will transform the resort physically and in spirit and create a year round destination of national and international significance for visitors to enjoy.

The Promenade between North Pier and Sandcastle Waterworld is currently undergoing a massive makeover, creating a stylish new seafront with a series of extended headlands on which space will be designed to offer an inviting area for everyone on this new world seafront.

For a taste of what the new Promenade will provide, a stroll along the completed New South Promenade with its vast outdoor art gallery is essential.The tranquil area sheltered from the buzz of Promenade traffic was the first stage of new sea defences in Blackpool, and has transformed the area into beutiful public space that will inspire and amaze any visitor.

The stunning artworks in 'The Great Promenade Show' are designed to reflect Blackpool's environments, history and vibrancy.

The latest project to have reached completion is George Bancroft Park, a new recreational space alongside Blackpool's link road with the Motorway. Whilst the Park itself offers loads of activities for children and groups on the play area and all-weather pitches, it is the pair of 20-metre high climbing towers that are most spectacular. The competition standard towers dominate your drive into the heart of the resort, and welcome you into the town spelling out 'Blackpool' along the face.

Blackpool is world famous for its spectacular Illuminations, which take place annually from the end of August until the beginning of November. With the development of electronic controllers, fibre optics, lasers and video projection, Blackpool Illuminations have continually grown year by year. A new dimension has recently been added to the Illuminations - the Festival of Light.This festival now compliments the traditional Illuminations with a contemporary look at the concept of light and art working together to create entertainment. In 2007, the 'Festival of Light' will be held attracting more innovative instillations, which will be displayed in and around Blackpool during the Illuminations.

An icon of historic Blackpool, Blackpool Tower has stood proudly over the town for 112 years. A trip to the top of the Tower provides some of the best views in Blackpool.