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✈️How to get to Blackpool Boneyard
Planning your trip to Blackpool Boneyard? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 53 km from the venue.
- Allow about 74 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Liverpool or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near The Waterloo Bar (Blackpool Boneyard)
Accommodation near the Blackpool Boneyard site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Liverpool, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Liverpool.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Blackpool Boneyard 2026 weather
Weather in The Waterloo Bar in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 78% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 18° / 15° | 3 rainy days |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 15° / 10° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Drizzle | 17° / 14° | 3 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Blackpool Boneyard
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Blackpool Boneyard. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Liverpool and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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❓FAQ
How long has the Blackpool Boneyard been running?
The festival was conceived in 2023 by Andrew 'Ratty' Wilson, a former member of Alien Sex Fiend. It is held at the Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool (Lancashire, United Kingdom) and celebrates the goth, rockabilly, industrial and horror punk scenes.
What are the 2026 dates?
The 2026 Boneyard Weekender runs over three days, on 3, 4 and 5 July 2026, with day tickets available.
Where does the festival take place?
The entire line-up is staged at the Waterloo Music Bar, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AF.
What food and extras are on site?
Alongside the music, the weekender features an artists and traders area, the Compass Cafe for food and drink, and the horror-themed Scream and Shake bar.
