Adventure Cinema at Stanley Park, Blackpool

Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor

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Adventure Cinema at Stanley Park

22-24 September 2023

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Watch the stars under the stars at Blackpool’s Stanley Park this September. Adventure Cinema are bringing their outdoor screen to the famous seaside town with a weekend of movies screening outdoors from Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September.

The films start with Baz Luhrman’s dazzling 2022 musical biopic Elvis on the Friday night. That’s followed by Saturday’s event, the film that launched Julia Roberts and reignited Richard Gere’s career, the perennial favourite and ‘90s box office smash, Pretty Woman. Things wrap up on the Sunday evening with Tom Cruise in last year’s bombastic, acclaimed Top Gun: Maverick.

Make sure to bring a chair (unless you’re upgrading to a luxury deckchair) and come prepped for the weather – screenings will go ahead rain or shine. There’s also the promise of hot and cold snacks and an on-site bar to entice you to get there ahead of time.

Where to go near Adventure Cinema at Stanley Park, Blackpool

Marton Mere
Cheshire
Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve

Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve, home to hundreds of species of wildlife, is nationally recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, not bad considering it was once a part of the town’s rubbish tip!

Salisbury Woodland Gardens
Blackpool
Park
Salisbury Woodland Gardens

Salisbury Woodland is a an attractive green space, planted in the mid 1930’s to serve as a public recreation area as well as shelterbelt for Stanley Park Golf Course.

Fish and Chips
Blackpool
Restaurant
The Cottage, Blackpool

Built in 1856, The Cottage has been Blackpool’s most famous fish and chip shop since 1920. With an easy order button on the website, you can either collect, or if you’re a resident in certain postcodes they are offering a delivery service.

Blackpool
Shop
The Regent

Originally opened in 1921, The Regent is both a cinema and an antique centre, hosting over 50 stalls selling furniture, jewellery and memorabilia.

The Lawton Hotel
Blackpool
Hotel
The Lawton

Thanks to its lime green-painted brick frontage, this family-friendly guest house certainly stands out from the crowd in the centre of Blackpool.

The Ruskin Hotel
Blackpool
Hotel
The Ruskin

Sitting in the shadow of the town’s famous Blackpool Tower, this established three star hotel is popular for its handy location and family-friendly pricing.

Rhythm and Brew
Blackpool
Restaurant
Rhythm and Brew

Blackpool’s Rhythm and Brew is a traditional pub for lovers of modern craft beer and alternative live music.

Amaro Blackpool
Blackpool
Restaurant
Amaro

Tucked away behind Blackpool’s famous copycat Eiffel Tower you’ll find Amaro, a popular local restaurant specialising in classic Italian cooking. A great spot for families and couples alike.

Cask and Tap.
Restaurant
Cask and Tap

Looking for craft beer and real ale in Blackpool? Cask and Tap won’t disappoint, pouring from six taps and eight casks, forever in rotation.

Akash Tandoori Blackpool

This Topping Street Tandoori is a delight and is currently offering delivery for a small charge or collection with a minimum order of £13. Tandoori main dishes and a range of Madras, Dupiaza and Vindaloos to suit every palate, get started with Kofta or Kebabs, tandoori chicken or Fish Tikka.

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