Blackpool is a picturesque resort community located right on the coast that's full of perfect spots for photographers to take advantage of. Whether you're looking to capture the landscape or the culture, you'll have no shortage of fascinating spots to shoot. This city is notably friendly to professional photographers, hobbyists and travellers simply looking to improve their Instagram feed. When you visit, make sure you check out all the top spots in town. Here are the 10 most Instagrammable places in Blackpool.
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Beach Huts
Enjoy adorable, miniature beach rentals
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St Annes Beach Huts features rentable, high-end huts that look like miniature houses and offer several amenities to enjoy. In these huts, you'll find proper cushioned chairs and benches along with cabinets, a sink, a radio, a table and a television. Whether you're looking to capture the high-end yet relaxing atmosphere of southern Blackpool or simply showcase the unique experience you're enjoying on holiday, these beach huts are the perfect subject. You can really highlight what they offer by getting 2 in the shot at once. See the huts 15 minutes south of Blackpool city centre.
Location: St Annes Beach Hut Office The Island, South Promenade, Lytham St Annes FY8 1LS, UK
Open: Daily from 10 am to midnight
Phone: +44 (0)7713 211132
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Blackpool Tower Promenade
Check out one of Blackpool's most iconic spots
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Read moreThe Blackpool Tower Promenade is a popular destination that features the titular tower as well as the surrounding area that's packed with picturesque views and sights. The promenade offers an entire entertainment complex around its base. When you visit Blackpool Tower Promenade, you can get a nice variety of shots. The Comedy Carpet public art installation is a popular favourite along with the tower itself, but you can also snap shots of the Coral Island skull above the entrance and another on the roof. You'll just have to climb the tower to get an angle on the latter.
Location: Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1AP, UK
Open: 24/7
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The Big One
See one of the country's tallest coasters
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Read moreThe Big One is a massive roller coaster along the shore in Blackpool Pleasure Beach that can make for impressive shots based on its sheer scale alone. Reaching 65 metres at its peak, its sheer size means that you don't even need to enter the park to get an angle on it. Of course, it's always best to enter the park to get the best photos of The Big One. You may even want to take a live video while riding the coaster to show off its thrills to your Instagram followers. Just make sure your device is secure first, as the coaster reaches speeds of up to 74 miles per hour.
Location: 525 Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool FY4 1EZ, UK
Phone: +44 (0)8712 221234
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Mary's Shell
See a public art installation
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Read moreMary's Shell is a popular art installation located on Cleveleys Beach by Blackpool that depicts a massive, abstract shell large enough for a person to fit inside. The sculpture is made of metal, and the artist managed to make it curve in a way that mimics the shape of an ocean wave and a seashell simultaneously. Mary's Shell is only fully visible at low tide. As the waves recede and the shell is slowly revealed, it will eventually get to the point where you can climb inside for some truly picturesque shots.
Location: North Promenade, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 1DW, UK
Open: Monday from 9 am to 7 pm, Tuesday–Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm (closed on Sundays)
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The Mirror Ball
Visit a massive ball of light
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Read moreThe Mirror Ball is a popular installation situated on the promenade of the South Shore of Blackpool that appears as a giant reflective sphere bathed in light. It's fairly large, so you'll easily be able to find it simply by exploring the South Shore. While you'll find quite a few interesting shots to be taken during the day, you'll want to visit this ball at night. After sunset, the ball is illuminated by colour-changing lights for a truly vibrant sight that's perfect for Instagram.
Location: New S Promenade, Blackpool FY4 1NJ, UK
Open: 24/7
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Central Pier
Visit a Victorian pier
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Read moreCentral Pier is one of the 3 main piers in Blackpool and offers scenic views of the surrounding area in addition to being picturesque in its own right. You can still see the late-19th-century construction techniques, making you feel as if you've been transported into the past. The pier stretches 339 metres out in total and is located just south of Blackpool Tower. When you visit, be sure to check out the Ferris wheel to get some satisfying angles from 33 metres up above the pier.
Location: Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5BB, UK
Open: Monday–Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm, Friday–Saturday from 11 am to midnight, Sunday from 10.15 am to 11 pm
Phone: +44 (0)1253 623422
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Blackpool Murals
Explore the local public artwork
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Blackpool murals can be found all over town and depict a wide variety of works created by various artists, often on a fairly large scale. The Sand, Sea and Spray Urban Art Event is held in Blackpool regularly, and it always gives rise to some impressive works around town. Among the murals around town, you'll find unique images perfect to test out your photography skills. For example, you can find the image of a stylised woman wearing headphones in a car park, and it's one of the oldest, dating back to 2012.
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Rigby Road Tram Cemetary
See the remains of historic trams
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The Rigby Road Tram Cemetery is home to an array of decommissioned historic trams that were once part of Blackpool's widespread tram network. When you visit this destination, you'll find extensive opportunity to capture the somewhat haunting atmosphere. Seeing the leftover bits of machinery among the Rigby Road Tram Cemetery can evoke a diverse array of emotions, especially when captured in certain ways. On one hand, the trams just sitting there can be depressing, but it also shows just how widespread and comprehensive the tram network was even in its earlier days.
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North Pier
Stop by Blackpool's oldest pier
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Read moreNorth Pier is the oldest pier in Blackpool and offers a stunning Victorian design and an impressively long length with picturesque sights and attractions. Historically, this pier was designed to appeal to the upper classes, but everyone can enjoy it, thanks to the absence of an entry fee. When you take pictures of this pier, you'll be capturing images of a Grade II listed building. Even some of the attractions offer a historic feel to them, like the carousel and the Sooty bear puppets on display.
Location: North Pier Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1NE, UK
Open: 24/7
Phone: +44 (0)1253 623304
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Central Drive
Enjoy views along a picturesque road
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Central Drive in Blackpool captures the essence of this town better than most other streets can. Blackpool is most widely known for the beach, but this road will show off more of the town itself in addition to vibrant parks. While you can capture several stunning shots if you're a passenger during a drive, it may be best to simply walk this street, allowing you to take in the atmosphere at your own pace. Plus, it's easy to get to Blackpool Tower from here.
Location: Central Dr, Blackpool FY1 5HZ, UK
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