The Lawton

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The Lawton Hotel
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Thanks to its lime green-painted brick frontage, this family-friendly guest house certainly stands out from the crowd. A ten minute walk from the seafront, it’s close to lots of Blackpool’s local attractions including the Promenade, Winter Gardens, and Blackpool’s answer to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the £2.6m Comedy Carpet.

Offering 64 clean and modern en-suite bedrooms, including a number of easy access rooms for guests with additional needs, stays at The Lawton prove pleasingly affordable. With free breakfast included, the hotel is a favourite with families and has a range of different accommodation options sleeping as many as five to a room. It also offers special family rates, which are available to access when booking directly through its online system.

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There is a traditional restaurant that serves a complimentary breakfast of cereal, toasts, juices and Full English each morning, and a comfortable bar area with a well-stocked drinks cupboard and a games area, a large TV and pool table. The hotel also operates a 24 hour front desk and offers baggage storage for those that need it, particularly handy for those who are keen to get out and explore straight away.

Centrally situated, The Lawton is within walking distance of the famous Blackpool Tower and Illuminations. It is also close to a number of popular restaurants, making it ideal for food lovers eager to discover Blackpool’s best local eats. Guest will find number of popular independent eateries on their doorstep, including Yorkshire Fisheries, one of the best (and oldest) fish and chip shops in Blackpool, and Stefani’s, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria that specialises in freshly made wood-fired pizzas and mouth watering sides like prosciutto-wrapped halloumi.

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The welcoming, affordable hotel is particularly popular with guests attending events at Winter Gardens such as dance competitions, hairdressing conventions and the Blackpool Pigeon Weekend, a huge two-day show that draws in 25,000 pigeon fanciers to the seaside town each year. It’s also perfectly located for those wanting to soak up Blackpool’s famous nightlife scene, with lots of bars and nightclubs on its doorstep.

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Old Dock Tours, Liverpool

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.

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Creatures of the Night Comedy Club

An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.

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The Comedy Vault

Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.

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Comedy Balloon

Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.

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