The Grand Theatre
33 Church Street
Blackpool
FY1 1HT
Telephone 01253 290111

The Grand Theatre is an 1100-seat theatre designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing place s has gone through a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every performing artform, as Blackpool's community theatre, Lancashire's preferred opera house and Britain's National Theatre of Variety.

With Blackpool Tower and the Winter Gardens, the Grand Theatre is one the three crowning architectural achievements of Blackpool. The exterior is a visual landmark of the town centre; whilst inside, architect Frank Matcham's decorations and four-tier 1,100-seat intimate auditorium creates an atmosphere of festive spirit for what is also a cultural landmark. Going to the Grand Theatre is almost as important as the shows people come to see: from the moment theatregoers arrive to collect their tickets, there is a sense of something special, a feeling that to step inside is to enter another time and place.

Today, the Grand is owned by a community organisation, Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited, which reopened the theatre in 1981 following the gargantuan volunteer efforts of the Friends of the Grand who saved the theatre from the brink of demolition. They refused to believe that life in Blackpool would be better without this wonderful theatre. The Grand hosts world plays, West end shows and Pantomimes, to appeal to all ages and generations alike.
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

Winter Gardens
With over over thirteen different areas all located within the complex ,the Winter Gardens provides a diverse conference, events and exhibition centre with an appeal to both business and leisure.

The Winter Gardens hosts many events including World Dance Championships, International Darts Championships, Award Ceremonies and seminars, all professionally managed and catered for by our Events Team, who have many years experience within the industry.

Also within the Winter Gardens complex is the Opera House Theatre, which has the second largest stage in the Country, and attracts top West End musicals such as Chicago, Cats and Blood Brothers. The legendary Empress Ballroom plays host to many one night events from the likes of The Kooks, Stereophonics and The Verve - the Winter Gardens boasts quality live entertainment and a diverse venue for hosting every kind of event possible.

From concerts, banquets, conferences and special events, to shows, exhibitions and weddings, the Winter Gardens has it all under one roof.
www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/

The town, The Winter Gardens and the Grand Theatre are close to many of the blackpool hotels and blackpool guest houses, so you can often stay and walk from you choosen blackpool accomodation to the theatres. If you choose not to walk then the tram and buses run very close to the front doors. You could choose a short ride in a Blackpool taxi costing about £5 to £10 depending on your Accommodation location in Blackpool.