Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens Tour

Take a guided tour of Blackpool’s hidden Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens and uncover their extraordinary past as a Victorian entertainment venue, brought to life by the passionate community that cares for them today.

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Event times

Sunday 20 September, 11am and 1pm

Tickets

This event is a free as part of Heritage Open Days.

Tickets will be available from Wednesday 19 August at 10am

Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens

72 Newcastle Avenue
Blackpool
FY3 9DH

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