Blackpool

Blackpool International Airport is located 5km from the City Centre. Squire’s Gate Lane Railway Station is one way to get from the airport to the city center (the station is located a 5 minute walk away from the airport). Tickets can be bought on board the train. A number of buses serve the Blackpool Airport and run to the city, Fleetwood, Lytham St Annes and Preston. The National Express bus service also connects the airport to destinations nationwide.

The city itself is rather walkable and most destinations my be reached by walking. Blackpool Tramway makes it easy to reach destinations anywhere along the coast (the tram covers a stretch of 18km). Buses are color-coded and serve multiple destinations on Fylde Coast. Special offers are available, with one ticket giving visitors unlimited access to both trams and buses (daily and weekly tickets must be pre-purchased at designated outlets listed on the website).

Blacktax +44 1253 596 596 C Cabs +44 1253 292929 Premier Taxis +44 1253 401000 (accepts payment cards in-car)

There are several post offices in Blackpool. Some addresses include 12 - 16 Bank Hey Street, 12 Springfield Road & 27 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Post boxes are available throughout and are red in color.

Lloyds Pharmacy 110 Talbot Rd, Blackpool +44 1253 627932 Boots Houndshill Shopping Centre, 28-38 Bank Hey St, Blackpool +44 1253 622276

Country code for United Kingdom: +44 Area code for Blackpool: 01253 (omitting the 0 in the area code)

The standard voltage is 220 watt, three-pin plugs (type G) are in use.