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Skateboarding Stuff in Blackpool, Lancashire*

Blackpool, Lancashire Skateboard Shops, Skateparks, Skate Ramps, Waxed Curbs, Rails, Where to Buy Decks, Parts, Shoes

Skateboarding Spots

• the blocks, cleveleys old skool prom - now dug up :o(
• jenxs is good for indie music!!!!
• Bandstand on the prom
• Bandstand (obviously). 5 set in taxi center. new prom heading towards St Annes / Lytham has variety of stairs ledges etc. lytham skatepark - concrete small but nice . ramp city - wood,indoor £5 (they ask for membership but easily blagged) . new skatepark suppose to be built near TVR factory in Bispham (set for feb/march 2005) . 4 set at Bispham school . 6 set at school behind bispham libary . Moorepark swimming baths .
• there is a rad ledge at goddly bum ally!!! jus aks for mike (he works there!)
• well a lot of ppl tend to use the band stand opposite the tower and also the old popular places where lidl car park and jubilee gardens, both in cleveleys.
• nearly everywhere up town is good for sk8in, like the senetafe(or memorial) the bandstand, the train station, hounds hill and bus station car parks are good for sk8ing if it rains. All on south shore is smooth runnings, there are marble ledges and some big ledges to do things off,newly made carpark, some walls that are shaped like quarter pipes, big stair sets and a big drop over a 5 set.
• The senataph is a great place to sk8, disrespectful but fun,
• Ramp City Skatepark (01253 699005) at the far end of Squires Gate Lane BMX, Skate and Skateboards all welcome.
• try the magistrates courts with a sick ass 95 set and some gaps and banks + it pisses every one of who works there near the main pig station
• rampcity just off they yeadon way round about it has loads of ramps and caters for all experiences
• llanelli leisure centre
• banny curbs etc
• The Clarence Pub's landlords fuckin' head!
• St.annes has some good blocks in the square but plenty of unhappy people telling you not to skate them thus making you unhappy. Skate it anyway and enjoy yourself and also I don't think the cenotaph has had a mention, it's just up the prom from the bandstand in blackpool.
• The clock tower is good for skateboarding heavily waxed stairs and shit loads of stuff to jump off
• The blocks near to Cleveleys on the prom. Stanleys park is now a no-no as its all metal unless you like that shit. Baines - Poulton, just the 5 stairs, 3stair n rails. oh and some benches good size. civic centre poulton - come try the 12 stair rail
• the curbs is a good covered spot when the weathers bad its part of a car park with a few slidy blocks, near it is the loading bay good for drop offs.
• Bandstand and bispham
• new skate park being built at lytham park . the old tennis courts are being converted to a skate park . suppose to be finished by january 2000.but obviously has not. a small tested ramp is put on. plans are made. but no clue when itll be finished
• The banstand opposite the tower, was a great spot, until the council ruined it, but we just won't leave, genarations of great skaters have come from this spot. Stanley park skatepark. Not bad outdoor spot, but suffers from a bad case of grommit rollerbleeders. There are other spots in town, but it is best to meet at the banstand any night of the week, or at weekends and ask someone there.
• The bandstand, Stanley Park Sk8 park, can't think of no more.
• The Banny
• There is a dedicated skateboard and blade area with half-pipes etc in Stanley Park. Must be quite good judging by the amount of kids there.
• On the Promenade, loads of space and railings (CJW)
• The summer of '95 began with rumours of a council-backed facility. It seemed they were worried about people skating the bandstand.

Skateboard Shops

• I got my last skates from the Grind and my bro got his deck, great gear and they know what they're talking about - no bullshit.
• Please correct the location of The Grind to St. Annes. We're not in Lytham and we stock a huge range of decks, skates, Ice Skates, Heelys, shoes, clothes etc.
• New Heelys skate shoe shop in Blackpool - Wheels on Heels - situated on industrial park at mini roundabout between main Tesco & Asda in Blackpool. Tel 01253 838828
• the grind, lytham
• twisted sells decks n shit like that!!
• Twisted no longer sell skateboards and hardwear due to the non-demand from the local boarders.
• i think the bike shop on red bank rd dus sum stuff, but not sure.
• Goto Twisted in Blackpool town centre. They have now got decks, trucks, wheels, grip tape and dvd's etc. They also stock clothing and shoes like Hawk, Vans, Atticus and Blueprint.
• Big Woodys Skate Shop is a top skate shop. it is just outside Blackpoolin a small towm called Poulton. It is the only skater owned and run shop in the area. Support REAL skateboard shops.01253 896030.Also situated in local indoor skate park Ramp City WSA 01253 699005.
• hsc mailorder
• we dont even have real shops let alone anything intresting
• big woodys in ramp city is a top place
• youre all dumb asses big woodys is the creme da la creme it is the best of the best for all ure sk8in needs the grind is the shittest thing since stanley parks metal ramps
• poulton
• we want to know if there are any skateboard shops in blackpool our nearest shop is in swansea south wales
• The Grind and Woody's, Links can be found on my website...www.angelfire.com/ex/steez
• Woodys in Poulton. Back off the road near the garage on the one way system.
• BIG WOODYS SKATE SHOP-A skater owned and run shop in Poulton-le-Fylde,Near Blackpool.Situated above Brimelows MOT and Service Centre reception.54a, Hardhorn Road.We sell anything skate related from a truck bolt to a complete set up,shoes and clothing.We support the smaller British owned skate companies as well as the "big boys".Been around the skate scene since 1976.Competetive prices. www.bigwoodys.co.uk
• Not really that many anywhere.theres The Grind, but thats in St Annes.
• The Grind in St.Annes is where I last purchased my shoes. Its about 20 mins away from Town but its well overpriced but the best youll find around here
• Don't know of any,,,there used to be a cool one on Station road,,,back in the late '70's.
• go to manchester/leeds
• The grind in St.annes, plenty of different boards and other accesories. Pop in for a look and a brew.
• The GrInD lytham st annes
• The grind - St Annes
• Grind!
• The grind in St. Annes, directions as above. Scene skateshop in preston. Skater run, near the Adelphi in preston.
• the ONLY place is the Grind in St.Annes
• The Grind in nearby St.Annes

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