Blackpool Hotels [ close window ] Blackpool Hotels, Hotels in Blackpool Glazebrook Hotel 29 Lonsdale Road, Blackpool FY1 6EE Blackpool Illuminations Attraction: Blackpool Illuminations Blackpool Illuminations  (0.2 km) When it comes to shining examples, Blackpool is way out in front. Holidaymakers have tripped the Lights fantastic since 1879 when just electric arc lamps bathed the Promenade in what was described as artificial sunshine.