51-53 VICTORIA STREET, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE

Description

Blackpool attracts around 17 million visits per year and the total population of the Fylde Coast is approximately 325,000. Blackpool also has an extended visitor season compared to most seaside resorts owing to the Illuminations running from September to November. Victoria Street is located to the front of the Houndshill Shopping Centre which is the town's premier retail destination. The Houndshill has a strong mix of retailers including Primark, Skechers, Flannels, Pandora and Next. The new IMAX cinema and Backlot Diner is also within close proximity. The subject unit itself occupies a prominent position on Victoria Street close to the Houndshill entrance. Retailers on Victoria Street include Marks and Spencer, Claire's Accessories, Starbucks and Café Nero. Some of Blackpool's key attractions are located in the town centre including the Winter Gardens, which is accessed from Victoria Street itself and incorporates the Opera House and Empress Ballroom. Also within walking distance is the Tower, including the dungeons and the circus. Other nearby attractions include the Grand Theatre, Sea Life Centre, Madame Tussauds and the Grundy Art Gallery.