British Broadcasting Corporation

BBC NEWS CHANNEL
News Front Page
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East
South Asia
UK
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
UK Politics
Education
Magazine
Business
Health
Science & Environment
Technology
Entertainment
Also in the news
-----------------
Video and Audio
-----------------
Programmes
Have Your Say
In Pictures
Country Profiles
Special Reports

Related BBC sites
Page last updated at 12:50 GMT, Thursday, 21 August 2008 13:50 UK
E-mail this to a friend Printable version

New £30m centre welcomes shoppers

Hounds Hill sketch
The development is included in the resort's Masterplan

A £30m shopping development has opened in the centre of Blackpool after years in the planning.

The extension to the Houndshill shopping centre, near to Blackpool Tower, was opened on Thursday.

The revival of Houndshill is included in the council's masterplan to bring new life to the seaside resort.

Debenhams is the flagship store in the new part of the centre, which has has an 800-space car park. A grand launch will be held on 6 September.



E-mail this to a friend Printable version

Lancashire red rose BBC Lancashire
Sport, travel, weather, things to do, features and much more

SEE ALSO
Public view centre's £30m revamp
30 May 06 |  Lancashire
£30m resort centre revamp begins
19 Mar 06 |  Lancashire
Shopping centre expansion plans
02 Jul 03 |  Lancashire

RELATED INTERNET LINKS
Houndshill Shopping Centre
Blackpool Council
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

TOP LANCASHIRE STORIES
Inquiry opens into Iraqi's death
Popemobile pull at transport show
Ex-footballer's tribute to wife

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Hasina, a Char Atra resident (Image: BBC) Monsoon watch
Bangladeshi silt island awaits annual floods
AFP Corporate burnout
Executives join celebrities in rehab as recession bites
Nick Bryant's Australia Nick Bryant's blog
Australian cricket fans wake up to post-Ashes lag

Skip to top

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific