One of the UK’s most important regeneration projects, it will be the largest single investment in Blackpool for over a century. It will create up to 1,000 new jobs, bring an estimated 600,000 additional visitors each year, and boost annual spend in the town by £75m.

Nikal and Media Invest Entertainment are working closely with Blackpool Council to help unlock the Blackpool Central redevelopment opportunity. We are preparing a planning application for the first phase of the development and we want to know what you think.

Blackpool Central will be a new year-round, world-class leisure destination for the whole family. One of the UK’s most important regeneration projects, it will be the largest single investment in Blackpool for over a century.

Blackpool Central will be home to three Indoor Entertainment Centres, including a flying theatre, rides for all the family, the latest immersive VR technology and a rooftop bar.

It will feature a new major public square for live events, such as music concerts, light shows, sporting events and markets, with pedestrian links to the rest of the town. There will also be new hotels, restaurants and a food market, as well as a new 1,306 space Multi Storey Car Park.

We’re also restoring the existing heritage buildings to create a thriving new Heritage Quarter. The Grade II Listed former King Edward VII Picture House will become a new Artisan Food Hall which spills out onto a new outdoor space for al fresco dining. The locally listed King Edward VII pub will be refurbished into a new pub and hotel, creating a modern and family friendly hangout offering quality food and beverages. The King Edward VII building will also be renovated into a high quality Aparthotel keeping its character.