12 Abandoned Hotels in Blackpool That Have Sat Empty for Years

Thousands of visitors walk past Blackpool's empty hotels every year without knowing the stories behind them. In this documentary on 12 abandoned hotels in Blackpool that have sat empty for years, we investigate how one of Britain's greatest seaside resorts was left with hundreds of vacant guesthouses, forgotten hotels, and once-grand buildings waiting for a future that never arrived. From the Victorian terraces of Central Drive to the grand seafront hotels of North Promenade, this film explores the economic forces that transformed Blackpool's accommodation industry. Rather than focusing on urban legends, we examine the real reasons these properties were abandoned, including changing travel habits, the rise of overseas holidays, planning challenges, and decades of declining demand. In this video, you'll discover: • Why entire rows of former guesthouses on Central Drive and Reads Avenue have remained empty for decades • How package holidays and changing tourism reshaped Blackpool's hotel industry • Why the grand hotels of North Promenade still stand vacant despite occupying some of the town's most valuable seafront locations Along the way, we uncover forgotten streets, historic guesthouses, and remarkable Victorian architecture that still reflects Blackpool's golden age. These buildings are more than abandoned hotels—they are a lasting record of the town's rise, transformation, and uncertain future. UK Revealed explores hidden British history, changing communities, forgotten landmarks, and the untold stories behind places millions think they already know. #Blackpool #AbandonedHotels #BlackpoolHistory #AbandonedPlaces #UrbanExploration #UKDocumentary #HiddenBritain