Directions from town
On foot, from the town centre
From North Pier, continue northerly along the promenade and turn right into Queen Square, continue forward to the junction with Abingdon Street. Central Library is situated on the corner of Queen Street and Abingdon Street.
We are just 5-8 minutes walk away from North Pier, the Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower.
Directions from motorway
Travelling by car
Follow the M55 to the end then take the second exit at the roundabout onto Yeadon Way. Follow the brown tourist signs for Blackpool town centre. If using sat nav our postcode is FY1 1PX.
Car parking
Talbot Road Car Park - multi storey car park situated on Deansgate. Use sat nav FY1 3AU. This car park is approx. 6 minutes walk from Showtown History Centre. Pay on return, charges apply.
Queen Street Car Park – open space, ground level car park situated on Queen Street. Use sat nav FY1 1PX. This car park is just a 2 minute walk from Showtown History Centre. Pay and display, charges apply.
For a map of all local car parks, please visit: Blackpool Car Parks.
Disabled parking
There is parking available for disabled badge holders on Queen Street.
Public Transport
Travelling by train
There are two train stations in Blackpool. Blackpool North Station and Blackpool South Station. Blackpool North is closest to us with only a 5 minute walk from the station.
For ticket information and train timetables please visit: https://www.thetrainline.com/destinations/trains-to-blackpool
Travelling by bus
Local Blackpool Transport bus services stop outside Central Library on Queen Street - including the number 12, 18 and 20 bus routes.
For ticket information and bus timetables please visit: https://www.blackpooltransport.com/
Travelling by tram
Catch a tram from any stop along the promenade, alighting at North Pier. On foot, continue northerly along the promenade and turn right into Queen Square, continue forward to the junction with Abingdon Street. Central Library is situated on the corner of Queen Street and Abingdon Street.
For ticket information and tram timetables please visit: https://www.blackpooltransport.com/routes/BLAC/Tram
