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Blackpool's Rainbow Quarter, explained

Started by Rainbow QuarterOfficial on 8 October 2026 in Scene news

Blackpool has been a gay holiday favourite for decades, and since 2024 its village has had official backing as the Rainbow Quarter. Where it is The heart of the scene is Queen Street, Dickson Road, Lord Street and Talbot Road, in the Claremont area just north of the town centre and a few minutes' walk from Blackpool North station. How it became official Blackpool Council unveiled its plans for an…

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