Blackpool Hotels [ close window ] Blackpool Hotels, Hotels in Blackpool Fairview Hotel 113 Albert Road, Blackpool FY1 4PW The Winter Gardens Attraction: The Winter Gardens The Winter Gardens  (0.1 km) The Winter Gardens were originally intended to provide entertainment for the people of Blackpool, especially during the winter months. It was built by the Victorians, and housed a palm garden and an opera house. Since then it has been extended and renovated several times, and today houses one of the largest theatres in Europe, a world - famous ballroom, and 12 other individual venues that are used for various exhibitions and events throughout the year.