Houndshill Shopping Center

The Houndshill Shopping Center is an indoor shopping mall located in the heart of the city centre and offering more than 65 shops, services and eateries. It's a place where you can spend the entire day browsing the biggest name brands in clothing, jewelry, kitsch or specialty items.

You can also head for any of the many eateries, from takeout and fast-food restaurants to cookies and coffee. It's a solid place to come on days when the weather isn't ideal or you want to just have a family-friendly break from traditional sightseeing activities and enjoy a quiet afternoon browsing the local shops.

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Highlights of the Houndshill Shopping Center

The Houndshill Shopping Center offers just about every kind of shop or service you could want, including shoe stores, outdoor outfitters, perfume shops, electronics and home entertainment retailers and even toy stores and shops for collectables.

Shops aren't the only thing on offer, however. The center also fields a church, hospice and healthcare facilities, eye physicians and other important services. Food offerings include Starbucks and Burger King as well as independent cafes and eateries. Whatever kind of shop, service or food you want, you'll find something to fit the bill at this shopping mall.

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What you should know about the Houndshill Shopping Center

The Houndshill Shopping Center is completely disability friendly with disabled toilets, lift access and other accommodations available. Contact the center if you need information about any special considerations. Baby-changing facilities and public toilets are next to the food court on the first floor.

Full first-aid facilities are available, and center staff are trained to administer aid as needed. The center has a multistory carpark located on Coronation Street with 770 spaces available. A nominal charge is required to use the carpark. While service animals may be welcome, other pets are not, so it's best to leave your dog at home.

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Location: 17 Victoria St, Blackpool FY1 4HU, UK

Open: Monday–Wednesday from 8 am to 6 pm, Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 4.30 pm (closed on Fridays)

Phone: +44 (0)1253 624722

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