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Blackpool Beach — United Kingdom
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Blackpool Beach

Blackpool, Lancashire · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Seven miles of sand beneath Blackpool Tower and the autumn Illuminations, Britain's original mass seaside resort.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 17°C at Blackpool Beach (Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom) in high summer; the season runs Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow Irish Sea green-grey
Sand
Seven miles of firm brown-gold sand, immense flats at low tide
Swimming
A long shallow paddle out; lifeguarded zones by the piers in season
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Fronting the Golden Mile; three Victorian piers, heritage trams and the 158 m Tower
Beach type
City & resort
Region
Europe

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Blackpool Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Blackpool Beach?

Blackpool Beach is at Blackpool, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Blackpool Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Blackpool Beach reaches about 17°C. Shallow Irish Sea green-grey.

When is the best time to visit Blackpool Beach?

The best time to visit Blackpool Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Blackpool Beach have?

Blackpool Beach has seven miles of firm brown-gold sand, immense flats at low tide.

Is Blackpool Beach good for swimming?

A long shallow paddle out; lifeguarded zones by the piers in season.

Photo: David P from Lancaster, United Kingdom (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source