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2009 will be the fourth time that The Tour of Britain has visited Blackpool, making it one of the most visited venues for the race outside of London. This popular holiday destination has been a happy hunting ground for the Brits on the previous two visits to the resort with Roger Hammond taking the previous two stages that have started or finished there.

Best known for the Pleasure Beach and its eponymous tower, Blackpool is a destination undergoing a renaissance at the moment and welcomes many thousands of visitors each year, as much for events such as The Tour of Britain as for the many more traditional delights the town has to offer.

Blackpool is the UK's favourite holiday resort, packed with attractions, entertainment, top line shows and events. The resort boasts twelve miles of promenade, at the heart of which is the famous Golden Mile. Here you'll find adrenalin pumping thrills at the Pleasure Beach and the world famous Blackpool Tower and Circus.