Stanley Park Visitor Centre

09/10/2026

Tomorrow Saturday 10th October at 11am we have a free event in the Visitor Centre. Autumn Stories at Stanley Park.

Stanley Park 100 years celebration and the National Year of Reading come together with AUTUMN STORIES AT STANLEY PARK, 11am to 2pm at Stanley Park Visitor Centre a free event. 🙋🙋‍♂️

Discover free books for all ages, Stanley Park's best dog competition, Craft Activities, Explore the park trail. 🪿🐫🦋

Plus
Meet the Author at 11.30am James Lattice, Grippo the Hippo.

12.30 Storytelling Session with Zoe,
1.30pm Storytelling Session with Zoe.😍👍🦛 🦛🦚🦚

National Literacy Trust National Literacy Trust in Blackpool Go All In 2026 Blackpool Council 👍

All children must be accompanied by an adult.👩🧑

27/09/2026

Stanley Park 100 years celebration and the National Year of Reading come together on Saturday 10th October 2026 with AUTUMN STORIES AT STANLEY PARK, 11am to 2pm at Stanley Park Visitor Centre a free event. 🙋🙋‍♂️

Discover free books for all ages, Stanley Park's best dog competition, Craft Activities, Explore the park trail. 🪿🐫🦋

Plus Meet the Author at 11.30am James Lattice, Grippo the Hippo. 12.30 Storytelling Session with Zoe, 1.30pm Storytelling Session with Zoe.😍👍🦛 🦛🦚🦚 National Literacy Trust National Literacy Trust in Blackpool Go All In 2026 Blackpool Council 👍

All children must be accompanied by an adult.👩🧑

25/09/2026

Centenary Celebration Extra: Showtown Blackpool is delivering a talk '100years of Stanley Park' about how the park came about and evolved over the century. Saturday 3rd October in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre 11am and 1pm. Free entry. Put it in your diary.

Where better than in the Visitor Centre where the walls contain photos of old Stanley Park with a packed bandstand and everyone sitting on seats plus a busy bus station at the gates and plenty more. So make a mark in your diary to hear the story '100yrs of Stanley Park' at 11am and 1pm lasting an hour and enjoy the day.

25/09/2026

Times of the events on SATURDAY'S CENTENARY CELEBRATION STANLEY PARK see below.

02/09/2026

Book Club by the Friends of Stanley Park - Blackpool held in the Visitor Centre monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month. See times and book listings below. New members welcome.

02/09/2026

A new exhibition in the Visitor Centre, on now, see more below.

24/07/2026

Fun for youngsters. Meet for LOVE PARKS WEEK at Stanley Park Blackpool inside the Visitor Centre. Next Monday to Friday 27-31st July 2026. Note the times below. Just walk-in, it's all free. We look forward to meeting you, take a look around and find out what we have. Take a selfie against the mural on the wall, Gill painted it, she's the craft lady.👍

It's LOVE PARKS WEEK. Just 2 days remaining for 2026. Monday to Friday, lots of great activities for the youngsters. Meet at the Visitor Centre. All activities are free drop-in sessions. No need to book., just drop-in. See you there friends. 😍🌳👍

07/06/2026

Book a HERITAGE TOUR of Stanley Park. Celebrating 100years this year.m. There's plenty to tell. A 'landscape masterpiece' designed by Thomas Mawson & Sons on 274acres bought by the Council just after World War 1 and opened on 2nd October 1926.

Blackpool Stanley Park Centenary Year Heritage Tours and cake. Join us in a walk round the park with a heritage guide and enjoy a tea/coffee with a cake in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre. The park was opened on 2nd October 1926. Find out more on our Heritage Tour. Tickets can be booked in advance in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre and include a tour and tea/coffee with a cake for £5. The tour dates are Saturdays at 2pm on 11th July, 22nd August, 5th September, 3rd October. 😃🌳🌳☕️

07/06/2026

Pop into the Visitor Centre for the Open Art Exhibition - work by local artists. You might decide to buy one or be inspired to create some art.

19/05/2026

Centenary Year Celebrations on Stanley Park.

💥Stanley Park Centenary Year 2026 promises to be a memorable year in the park’s story. There'll be heritage tours and talks, children's activities and special centenary celebrations, with something for all the family.

Join us for community events and opportunities to enjoy the park's many features. We look forward to welcoming you and marking the centenary in style.

Watch our page as more details and events are announced. 2ndOctober2026.😍😃👍🌳 in conjunction with Blackpool Council