BLACKPOOL is renowned nationally as a centre for fun for people of all ages and the town centre has a great choice for all tastes.

As you walk around the town you’ll see all the well-known attractions from the Winter Gardens, which hosts a fantastic range of shows in the Opera House and Empress Ballroom, to the world famous Tower and The Grand Theatre, which has spectacular shows all year round.

But the biggest and best thing to have happened in the town centre for years is the regeneration and newlook St John’s Square.

The focal point of the square is a 10.5 metre high sculpture named The Wave.

At the other end of the square are the illuminated dancing water flumes which can be programmed to act as simultaneous jets that will spring to life.

This is the perfect settingwhere you can spend an afternoon or night eating some of the best food and drink the town centre has to offer with the very best modern-day cafés and wine bars which will be staying open later over the Christmas period to cater for all your needs.

Come along and try out your skating skills on Blackpool town centre’s first-ever outdoor Real Ice Rink. It is open from 10am to 10pm seven days a week until January 3.

WINTER GARDENS - The Winter Gardens is a unique venue, offering one of the largest theatre stages in the country, the Empress Ballroom home to the world's largest Dance Festivals.

For all the latest show's coming to the Winter Gardens log onto www.blackpoollive.co.uk

QUILLIGANS is a family run Cafe - Bar serving everything from sandwiches to steaks along with an extensive drinks selection inc wines and champagnes. Families are very welcome with baby changing facilities and childrens meals available. We would like to thank all our many customers for their on going custom and may we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

WEST COAST ROCK CAFE - A legendary Blackpool restaurant, now open in Cleveleys too, loved by the locals and visited by the stars! The West Coast Rock Café has been the only place to go for Tex-Mex food for over 20 years.

Great 100% Burgers, the best Steaks in town, succulent Barbecued Ribs, Chicken, Pizza, Pasta and loads more.

LA PIAZZA - Over the last 17 years, La Piazza has built up a reputation for quality Italian food served in comfortable surroundings. Our original Blackpool restaurant is ideally located in Cedar Square close to the Winter Gardens and the theatre. Decorated in traditional Italian style, it spreads over two floors.