FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2023
THE PAVILION WINTER GARDENS BLACKPOOLIn 2008 the very first National Congress was held at the Spanish Hall in the Winter gardens, Blackpool during the British National Championships. Whilst the International congress has a long and illustrious history, the National Congress continues to go from strength to strength each year.
We look forward to seeing you there… and it’s FREE!
WHY THERE IS A NATIONAL CONGRESS
The brain child of Mr Stephen Hillier MBE…The BDF felt that it was neccesssary to give something back to their members, followers and to the dance industry. Each year 7 World Class lecturers are invited to give a lecture of 20 minutes each… no small feat when trying to pass on as much knowledge as possible!
Most importantly, the BDF National Congress is FREE to all who would like to attend.
Over the years this Event has proved to be immensly poplar for all levels of dancers & is one of the highlights of the British National Dance Festival. Long may this tradition continue and we thank you both the lecturers and the audience for supporting the BDF National Congress.
THE PAST · THE PRESENT ·
THE FUTURE
Over the years the audience have been treated to suberb lectures by our dance industry’s most famous names. The BDF has also moved with the times & last year we ran the National Congress virtually, which was a phenomenal success. The BDF also has it’s own YouTube channel and social media sites where you can watch some snippets & see photos of these fabulous lectures.
EVENT GUIDE
+ ON THE DAY
FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2023
VENUE
THE PAVILION, Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
FREE ENTRY to the National Congress
Doors open at 9:30am
+ TICKET INFORMATION
FREE ENTRY
The BFD National Congress is FREE for all members to attend and anyone else that would like to be part of this wonderful congress. There is always a donation option to the BDF if you feel that you would like to contribute towards the BDF’s continued efforts in bring the best to our Members. Thank you for your support.
+ TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
+ TRAVEL DETAILS
ADDRESS
THE PAVILION, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, FY1 1HL.
BY CAR
From the M55 exit at junction 4, follow A583 into central Blackpool or for sat nav – postcode FY1 1HW
Central Blackpool does have one-way systems and pedestrianised areas. You may wish to use one of the large, well sign-posted tourist car-parks close to the Promenade or there are 2 car-parks closer to the Winter Gardens.
PARKING
A multi-storey facility is available within the Houndshill Shopping Centre. This is approx 150m from the Coronation Street entrance (lift access to the main areas of the Winter Gardens building) or approx. 300m from the Church Street entrance (ground level access to the main building)- the postcode of this car-park is FY1 4NY. This is a pay-on-return car-park.
Open air, ground level parking is also available on the corner of Adelaide Street and Alfred Street approx 200m from the Church Street entrance – the postcode of this car-park is FY1 4LA. This is a pay-&-display car-park.
Limited metered street-parking is also available close-by. St Johns Square is a shared use space and open to pedestrians only for long-periods. The Winter Gardens does not have on-site public parking.
A taxi rank is on Church Street, just a few minutes walk from the entrance to the building. Taxis may also drop off outside both entrances to the Winter Gardens subject to traffic restrictions.
For all enquiries please contact info@wintergardensblackpool.co.uk or telephone 01253 625252
BY RAIL
Blackpool North Station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the Winter Gardens.
+ FOOD & DRINK
There are many places to eat and drink within the Winter Gardens and on the high street.
Patrons please be reminded not to bring their own food and drink to the event.
