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Blackpool is without doubt the gay seaside capital of the North. The mixture of glitz, camp and "ole tat" means there is something for everybody. Famous landmarks include the hughly popular Pleasure Beach theme park, the Blackpool tower and the seafront known as the "golden mile" which has numerous amusement arcades as well as three piers.

The bar and club scene is dominated by one group In The Pink Leisure Ltd run by local businessmen Basil Newby. In The Pink is responsible for the famous Flamingo Club as well as Basils on the Strand, Pepe's Bar, The Flying Hand and the infamous Funny girls drag bar. To cater for the annual influx of gay men Blackpool has many gay owned and gay-friendly hotels and guesthouses. Here is a selection. A number of the hotels belong to B.A.G.S (Blackpool Accommodation for Gays). The B.A.G.S group of hotels ensure the gay visitors to Blackpool receive a warm welcome and are accepted fully regardless of their sexuality. These hotels and guesthouses can often offer concessions to the gay clubs in the town. If the hotel name is highlighted you will be able to visit their webpage or send the hotel an email. (updated January 2006).

If you contact any of these hotels please mention you saw their name on The UK Gay Travel Guide (www.gaytravel.co.uk / www.gayhotel.co.uk) or Gay Britain Network. Thanks Simon

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The legendary Flamingo club has undergone many refits over the years (Gay since 1980) but the latest project was the most ambitious ever. It has transformed the club into the largest 7-day-a-week venue in Europe and is now regarded as a major touring venue for larger-than-life PA's and Groups. Flamingo's has also now relocated to its new home. After a multi million pound refix, the excellent venue has numerous bars, huge dancefloor and a state of the art light and sound system. Doors open from 11pm - 4am, 6pm on Saturday (closed Tues/Thurs). The music is excellent and the club is packed at weekends with a young attractive crowd.

The Flying Handbag is billed as a 'traditional pub' but nothing could be further from the truth! The atmosphere is a combination of good old camp with the added ingredient of imagination. The staff are always looking at ways of giving you a 'night to remember' and run regular theme nights that invariably include the deployment of the largest legally available pyrotechnics and confetti bombs!

Funny Girls goes from strength to strength with its move to the old Odeon cinema venue. The sheer size of the venue and quality of the show is incredibly impressive.Although the audience is very mixed, we can thoroughly recommend an evening here. Bar B is a new dance bar situated above Funny Girls offering a friendly atmosphere. Funny Girls, Flamingo Club and many of the other gay bars are also closely situated to many of the gay hotels situated in and around Lord Street.

All In The Pink venues offer selected half price drinks during the day and it doesn't take too many questions to find out which venue has reduced price drinks and/or cabaret on the night of your visit!
Blackpool pride 2007 - Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Lifestyles with our second Pride Blackpool. This year's event takes place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May 2007 with a parade and loads of special events at all the local bars and clubs. See website for further details.

Venue	Address	Telephone
In The Pink Group	Owners of the majority of Blackpool's gay bars and club
BAR B	ITP Complex, 5 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AX	01253 294109
FLAMINGO CLUB	44 Queen Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 2AY (New address)	01253 649151
FLYING HANDBAG	171/172 Talbot Road, Blackpool	01253 255522
FUNNY GIRLS	ITP Complex, 5 Dixon Road Blackpool FY1 1LY	01253 291144
MARDIGRAS BAR	114 Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 3AD	01253 296262
PEPE'S BAR	94 Talbot Road, Blackpool	01253 626691
TRADES BAR	38-42 Queen Strret, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AY	01253-318798
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	Blackpool gay friendly Hotels & Guesthouses
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The Wilcot Hotel

80 Lord Street, Blackpool, Lancs, FY1 2DG

Tel: 01253 621101

The Wilcot Hotel is a gayed owned hotel situated close to all the major gay night life of Blackpool. The Hotel is fully licensed and boasts a very modern and stylish Bar and Dining Room. En-suite rooms are available and evening meals can be arranged upon request. We are a very relaxed hotel and sure you will not be disappointed with your stay with us! Contact Terry and Adrian.

"Excellent hosts, close to gay scene, good food and value for money" - (Gay Travel Guide - September 2004)

Website: Email

Belvedere Hotel
77 Dickson Road, Blackpool, Lancs, FY1 2BX
Tel: 01253 624733
Fax: 01253 624733

Welcome to the Belvedere Hotel. We are an 8 bedroom, immaculate hotel, offering quality ensuite accommodation.

We are ideally situated in the North Shore area of Blackpool, just a few minutes walk from the "scene" and as members of BAGs, can offer concessions to the Flamingo Night Club, Acqua Sauna with the new Funny Girls/Gay complex being just minutes down Dickson Road.

We are also close to Blackpool North Rail Station and all other amenities of central Blackpool. Contact: Linda or Sandra.

Website: Email

The Berkeley - Self Catering

6 Queens Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9SQ

Tel: 01253 351244

The Berkeley� a home from home for your holiday, romantic break or business stay. Offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom newly furnished suites catering from single occupancy to urban families of eight.

Benefiting from an unrivalled corner position with all suites having full sea views, free on site car parking, ramped or one step access, lift to all floors, laundry facilities, sun lounge and patio. We are just a 10 minute walk to the gay scene, yet in a peaceful setting away from the noise of the nightlife on the prestigious Queens Promenade - why not make The Berkeley your Blackpool address.

2-3 Star self catering accommodation
Website: Email

New Bond Hotel	72 Lord Street, Blackpool, Lancs, FY1 2DG	Tel: 01253 628123
	Blackpool Gay owned hotel close to the centre of the resort and all of the main gay nightlife. Superbly presented accommodation, all ensuite rooms and elegant comfortable surroundings. ETC 3 Diamond Graded and Blackpool Tourism Gold Host Award. Website: Email

Northern Star Hotel
9 - 11 Lord Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AZ
Tel: 01253 628073
Fax: 01253 293920

Blackpools 'Number 1' quality only exclusively Gay Hotel situated just 1 minutes walk from all the local gay scene.

Website: Email

Westfield House Hotel	78 Lord Street, North Shore, Blackpool, FY1 2DG	Tel: 01253 621992
	We are an ADULTS ONLY hotel catering for individuals, couples or small groups, we do not cater for Hen or Stag Nights. The hotel is situated just a short stroll from the prom, tower, clubs, pubs and North Shore Station and about a mile from the pleasure beach. We have 10 rooms 6 of which are en-suite, sleeping 20 people. (see website for more info on rooms,prices and map). Contact Jim or John. Website: Email

Tremadoc Hotel
127-129 Dickson Rd, Blackpool, FY1 2EU
Tel: 01253 624001

Tremadoc is a small and comfortable hotel overlooking Blackpool Promenade. It is just minutes away from Blackpool Town Centre and within easy walking distance of Blackpool North Railway Station and the Talbot Road Bus Station. Blackpool's North Pier is a stroll away.
Website: Email

Members of the "Blackpool Accommodation for Gays" have the initials BAGS after the hotel name. The following hotels are listed in alphabetical order. If this is your first visit to Blackpool try picking out one or two hotel names at random to see what is on offer. Click on the hotel name to visit its web site. Want you make your hotel stand out from the crowd? Click here or call our advertising department on 0870 345 5600 or email: sales@gaytravel.co.uk

Hotel :		Address :	Contact / Email	Telephone
Woodleigh Hotel	BAGS	11 Yates Street, Blackpool, FY1 2DE	Ian /Les	01253 624997
Westfield House Hotel		78 Lord Street, North Shore, Blackpool, FY1 2DG	Jim or John	01253 621992
Abbeyville	BAGS	39, High Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BN	Sandy	01253 752072
Amalfi (lesbian)	BAGS	19, Eaves Street, Blackpool, FY1 2NH	Marlene & Helen	01253 622971
Ashbeian Hotel		49, High Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BH		01253 626301
Astoria Guest House	BAGS	50, Park Road, Blackpool, FY1 4HT	John and Peter	01253 622377
Belvedere Hotel	BAGS	77, Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2BX	Linda & Sandra	01253 624733
The Berkeley - Self Catering		6 Queens Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9SQ		01253 351244
Casablanca Hotel		20, Bairston St, Blackpool, FY1 5BN	Dwayne and Chris	01253 620380
Colins Hotel (exclusively gay)	BAGS	9-1, Cocker St, Blackpool FY1 1SF	David	01253 620541
Cumbrian Hotel		81, Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QP		01253 623677
Dalmey	BAGS	44, Palatine Road, Blackpool, FY1 4BY	Terry	01253 625560
Dudley House Hotel	BAGS	27, Cocker Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BZ	Gary and John	01253 620988
Glenroy Hotel		10, Trafalgar Road, Blackpool, FY1 6AW	Paul	01253 344607
Hertford Hotel	BAGS	18, Lord Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BV	George and Chris	01253 622793
Highbank Hotel	BAGS	46, Banks Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BE	Peter and Jerry	01253 294797
The Highlands		46-54, High Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BN		01253 752264
Kingsmead Hotel	BAGS	56, Lord Street, North Shore, Blackpool, FY1 2BJ	Bill and John	01253 624496
Lonsdale Hotel		25, Cocker Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BZ	Stephen or Karl	01253 621628
Lowen Guest House (lesbian)	BAGS	19, Carshalton Rd, Blackpool, FY1 2NR	Loretta and Wendy	01253 626608
Lyndale Court Hotel		13-15, Northumberland Avenue, off Queen's Promenade	Mark / Colin	01253 354033
Lynmar Guest House	BAGS	74, High Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BP	Steve and Mike	01253 290046
Lynwood Hotel		4, Trafalgar Road, Blackpool, FY1 6AW		01253 346156
Mardi Gras		41/43, Lord Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BD		01253 751087
Mount Hotel	BAGS	30, Exchange Street, Blackpool, FY1 2DU	Tracy & Vanessa	01253 625659
New Bond Hotel		72 Lord Street, Blackpool, Lancs, FY1 2DG		01253 628123
Newholme Hotel		77, Lord St, Blackpool, FY1 2DG	James	01253 625059
Nevada Hotel	BAGS	23, Lord Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BD	Clive & Graham	01253 290700
Northern Star Hotel		9-11 Lord Street, Blackpool, FY1 2AZ	Dean & Mark	01253 628073
Primrose Hotel	BAGS	16, Lord Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BD	Steve	01253 622488
Renaissence Hotel	BAGS	268, Central Dr, Blackpool, FY1 5JB	Lynda and Michael	01253 400160
Sandolin Hotel	BAGS	117, High Street, Blackpool, FY1 2DW	Malcolm or Ian	01253 752908
Sandylands		47, Banks Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BE	Chris & Kevin	01253 294670
Sheron	BAGS	21, Gynn Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 2LD	David and Stephen	01253 354614
Starlight Hotel	BAGS	46, Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AJ	Ian and Roy	01253 622810
Sunnyside	BAGS	16, Charles Street, Blackpool, FY1 3HD	Bob	01253 622983
Trades Hotel		51-55, Lord Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BJ		01253 626401
Tremadoc House		127-129, Dickson Road; North Shore, FY1 2EU	Tom and Steve	01253 624001
Wakefield House Hotel		18, Hull Road, Blackpool, Lancs, FY1 4QB	Richard	01253 621273
Warwick Holiday Flats	BAGS	39, Banks Street, Blackpool, FY1 2AR	Martin and David	01253 623787
Westholme	BAGS	23, Albert Road, Blackpool, FY1 4TA	Ronnie & Jason	01253 622592
Willowfield	BAGS	51, Banks Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BE	Jeff	01253 623406
Wilcot Hotel		80 Lord Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2DG	Terry and Adrian	01253 621101

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Tremadoc Hotel	127-129 Dickson Rd, Blackpool, FY1 2EU	Tel: 01253 624001
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