Contact us regarding a booking or for any other query that you may have. Our reception team will respond to you as soon as possible.
Find out how to get to Forshaws Hotel by various methods of transport. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Blackpool enjoys the luxury of having a motorway link direct to the heart of the resort – take Junction 32 off the M6, and the M55 will lead you almost to the beach!
When in Blackpool follow signs to North Pier and the nearest parking is.
Hotel Parking:
There is no on-site parking at the hotel. Chargeable off-site parking is available at Talbot Road Multi Story (FY1 1AU) at discounted rates of 24hrs = £10.00, 48hrs = £12.00, 72hrs = £18.00, 96hrs = £20.00, 168 hrs = £30.00. Please get your chip validated at reception.
Alternative parking is available at West Street (5 min walk) at £14 for 24 hours – open from 7am until 12.30am, or Queen Street (5 min walk) at £14 per 24 hours – open 24 hours with limited parking.
Blackpool is well-connected to the national railway network.
Superfast Virgin ‘Pendolino’ trains bring passengers to Preston; with four services an hour for the onward journey to Blackpool North. Hourly services connect Blackpool South station to East Lancashire, again stopping at Preston.
There are also once again direct services between London Euston and Blackpool North.
There are also direct services to Blackpool North from Manchester International Airport, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street and York.
Preston Station has direct services to all major cities including: London Euston, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
For up-to-date information on rail services do check with your provider in advance of your journey.
Here are some of the links to our principal rail operators:
Northern Rail – @northernassist
Avanti West Coast @avantiwestcoast
National Express Coaches operate to and from the resort’s heart throughout the year. Arriving and departing in the new Blackpool Central Coach Station located at the rear of Coral Island in the Blackpool Central Car Park. Further details are available from any National Express Agent and the enquiry centre by calling 0121 254 7272.
Other companies offering summer schedules services to Blackpool include Classic Coaches, operating from the North East. A number of companies also offer coach holidays to the resort and details of these can be found on the Coach Tourism Council’s website by clicking here.
