Stanley Park Aerodrome was an airfield located in the Stanley Park area of Blackpool, Lancashire, England which was in use for civil and military flying from 1929 until closure of the airfield in 1947. The site is now used by Blackpool Zoo.

The 5/- ticket price was for the return pleasure flight around the tower. There were also ones priced at 36/- for return flights to the Isle of Man.

History of Stanley Park Aerodrome

Stanley Park from the air looking at the main gates at Mere Road

Ariel view of the Italian Gardens and the Lake

Entrance to New Park, Mere Road – 1927

Tennis Courts on the New Park

Stanley Park Tennis Courts – 1933

Tennis Courts during the early years before the trees blocked the view across the park

The bowling greens and putting green were opened to the public on the 29th of May 1925

Stanley Park Golf Course – 1933

The Boating Lake – 1930

The Boating Lake

View of the lake, looking in the direction of the aerodrome, now the zoo

View from the 1960’s

Map of the park with the main entrance at the top left

The Zoo opened on the former aerodrome in 1972, and some of the buildings are used to house the animals.

Stage & Television Theatrical Garden Party – August 1966

Opened by Ken Dodd

Promoted by Lions International