10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Blackpool

On Waterloo Road in Blackpool, you’ll find plenty of quirky shops as you approach the South Promenade. The locals come here to buy products such as second-hand household goods, collectable memorabilia and even gothic gifts. You’ll also find stores selling the famous and delicious Blackpool rock candy, a hard sugar dessert that seasiders love.

Established in 1949, Brooks Collectables and Museum is a local treasure. Downstairs, you’ll find items ranging from diecast models of famous icons to royal memorabilia and Edwardian china. Head to the upstairs museum to see collections of British military bands, antique dollhouses and models of Blackpool’s famous landmarks. Admission to the museum is free.

St John’s Square is a pedestrianized retail area between the Grade II listed St John’s Church and Winter Gardens. Here, you can see public art, open-air performances, restaurants with outdoor seating neighborhoods, and shops ranging from national retailers to independent vendors. It’s a top local shopping spot for jewelry and clothing.

Throughout the year, many festivals take place in the streets surrounding St John’s Square. If visiting in August, check out the Rebellion Festival, which brings together some of the world’s biggest punk bands. If you prefer a more laid-back atmosphere, you might enjoy the annual British Country Music Festival, which is free to attend.

Fleetwood Market is one of the best places in Blackpool to find jewelry, watches, ornaments and a range of household goods at bargain prices. Around 250 stalls are situated in a large Victorian building, making Fleetwood Market one of the largest indoor markets in the North West. Weather permitting, there's also a selection of outdoor stalls selling products ranging from food items to clothing.

Fleetwood Market is about 30 minutes from the center of Blackpool by automobile, and there’s plenty of on-road parking available. If you want to travel like a local, jump on the streetcar at Starr Gate. The journey might take up to 50 minutes, but a ticket costs just over £2.

Houndshill Shopping Center is home to main street names such as Debenhams, Next, Primark and New Look, making it Blackpool’s premier indoor retail space for fashion and lifestyle shopping. Over 65 retailers are spread across the centre’s 4 floors. When you need to give your legs a rest, you can fill up on tasty bites from fast-food restaurants like Greggs and Burger King.

If traveling by automobile, you’ll find a parking space with easy access to the center in the adjoining multi-storey carpark, and some stores offer automobile parking vouchers in return for your custom. Alternately, you can reach the center by catching a bus numbered 42, 61 or 7 to the Talbot Road bus stop.

Bank Hey Street is a traffic-free retail space just behind Blackpool Tower. Major names on the street include Primark, TK Maxx and Sports Nonstop, though you’ll also find local stores such as Utopia Womenswear and Sonia Fashions. Inject some mystery into your visit by heading over to Gypsy Petrulengro for a psychic reading.

Thanks to its location, Bank Hey Street offers a quiet shopping retreat away from the hustle of the Promenade, yet it’s just a stone’s throw away from major attractions such as Blackpool Tower Dungeon and Dino Mini Golf. The closest carpark is just a couple of minutes away at the Houndshill Shopping Center.

The Promenade, known locally as The Golden Mile, stretches 1.7 miles between the North and South Piers in Blackpool, offering sweeping views over the beach and ocean. It’s widely considered to be the UK’s slot machine capital, but there’s also plenty of rock candy shops, souvenir stalls, independent retailers, and restaurants ranging from themed pubs to traditional ‘chippies’.

Famous attractions on the Promenade include Blackpool Tower, SEA LIFE Blackpool, Madame Tussauds and the Pleasure Beach theme park, making it a top destination for shoppers, beachgoers and thrill-seekers alike. If you don’t quite have enough energy to walk the entire length of The Golden Mile, you can jump on a streetcar for a few pounds.

Bonny Street Market has around 75 stalls selling goods such as fancy dress, second-hand clothing, footwear, bicycles and jewelry, which some vendors will personalize for you. You’ll also find plenty of games and clothing for the beach, which is around 100 yards away. If you want to shop on a budget, this market is one of the best destinations in Blackpool.

You’ll find Bonny Street Market just behind SEA LIFE Blackpool on the Promenade. The closest carpark is Bonny Street carpark, and Chapel Street carpark and Jaggy Thistle carpark are with walking distance.

The unique shops along Lytham Road sell products such as heritage coffee, fitness and beauty accessories, seashells, comic books and European groceries. There are also fabric and furniture shops as well as tattoo parlors, grocery stores and a reptile house. When you need to give your feet a rest, stop at an Indian restaurant or a sports bar for a tasty bite with a cold pint.

Lytham Road runs parallel to the Promenade behind the South Pier, where you’ll find attractions such as arcades, a waterpark, a casino, and a go-karting track. Blackpool South train station is within walking distance. If traveling by automobile, you’ll find a space in Lytham Road carpark.

Head to Affinity Outlet Lancashire if you’re searching for bargain designer goods while Blackpool. It's where you can buy clothing, footwear and lifestyle products from retailers including Claire’s, Bench, Sports Nonstop and The Works. Around 45 famous stores operate in the Affinity Outlet Lancashire, many offering discounts of up to 60%. There’s also an indoor soft play area for the kids.

Affinity Outlet Lancashire has a 700-capacity carpark and is just 5 minutes from the Fisherman’s Walk streetcar stop. Alternately, you can ride the bus along Route 1 from Blackpool town center, which can take just over an hour.