Winter Gardens Blackpool
The Winter Gardens Blackpool provides event organisers with 4.9 acres of connected space that can accommodate anywhere from 100 up to 7,000 delegates. With 10 venues, each with their own unique style and features, including our brand-new state-of-the-art Conference and Exhibition Centre. Whether you use one of our venues or combine them to create a much larger area, you’ll find everything you need and more.
Situated in the heart of Blackpool, the UK’s fastest growing business destination and favourite seaside resort. Not only will you benefit from future ready facilities and a stunning venue, but your delegates will also have access to the fantastic nightlife and excellent accommodation options on offer.
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Winter Gardens Blackpool has 7 rooms. The largest, Empress Ballroom, holds up to 3250 guests standing or 1500 seated.
- Empress Ballroom800-1500 seated3250 standing1435 sq m
- Arena200-400 seated1000 standing
- Conference and Exhibition Centre2000 standing2400 sq m
- Olympia Exhibition Hall800-1000 seated2600 standing1435 sq m
- Opera House2813 seated
- Spanish Hall400-600 seated1000 standing560 sq m
- Pavilion & Horseshoe500 seated500 standing560 sq m
Travel Information
Talbot Road (about 1 min walk)
North Pier (about 3 min walk)
Blackpool North (about 6 min walk)
Getting to Winter Gardens Blackpool by public transport
In Blackpool, Lancashire, Winter Gardens Blackpool is about 1 minute's walk from Talbot Road (metro) and about 3 minutes from North Pier (metro). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Winter Gardens Blackpool by car
For sat nav, use the postcode FY1 1HL.
Getting to Winter Gardens Blackpool by air
The nearest major airports are Liverpool John Lennon (about 35 miles away) and Manchester (about 45 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
Winter Gardens Blackpool for conferences, exhibitions and ballroom events
10 venues share 4.9 acres of connected space in the middle of Blackpool, taking anywhere from 100 up to 7,000 delegates.
Ballroom, Arena and exhibition halls
The Empress Ballroom seats 800 to 1500 and receives 3250 standing guests, while the Arena seats 200 to 400 and takes 1000 on their feet. The Spanish Hall seats 400 to 600, the Pavilion & Horseshoe seats 500, and the Olympia Exhibition Hall seats 800 to 1000 or holds 2600, so conferences that need exhibition space have choices. The Conference and Exhibition Centre, currently under construction, is planned for 2000 standing.
An Opera House for 2813
The Opera House seats 2813, and with the Empress Ballroom taking 3250 standing, grand evening celebrations have room for a very large guest list.
Ten settings in one resort
Hosts choose from venues each with their own style and features, then combine them if the event grows. Blackpool, a favourite seaside resort, adds nightlife and accommodation options for delegates.
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