Blackpool Mecca

Blackpool Mecca
Exterior of the Mecca Complex, early 1980s
Blackpool Mecca is located in Blackpool
Blackpool Mecca
Blackpool Mecca
Location in Blackpool
AddressCentral Drive
LocationBlackpool
Coordinates53°48′25″N 3°02′49″W / 53.807°N 3.047°W / 53.807; -3.047
OperatorMecca Leisure Group
TypeEntertainment venue
Genre(s)Northern soul (The Highland Room)
Construction
Opened1965 (1965)
Closed1980s
DemolishedJanuary 2009

The Blackpool Mecca was a large entertainment venue on Central Drive in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire, in North West England, first opened in 1965. In the 1970s, it was particularly known for The Highland Room, which was a major Northern Soul music venue. From 1977 onwards it was also host to the Commonwealth Sporting Club. The building was closed down in 1980s and was finally demolished in January 2009 to make way for new campus buildings of Blackpool and The Fylde College.[1] However, following an issue with funding B&FC withdrew and as of 2013 the site is planned for residential development.