The Solaris Centre is located on the South Promenade, Blackpool and is set in four acres of garden as the first major Blackpool Council building to integrate a high level of energy-efficient features in its design.
This ‘flagship’ regeneration project brings together a unique group of partners from education, tourism, business, community and local authority. The goal is to act as a key sub-regional centre for environmental action and to deliver the national agenda on environmental sustainability.
The forward strategy is to fully embrace the principals of sustainability and to act as an exemplar to other organisations as well as the local and regional community.
The Solaris Centre boasts an on site café and a wide range of highly equipped rooms for meetings, seminar and training available for community groups, small business, industry and educators. They include the latest Information Technology.
Solaris Energy:
Incorporates 2 wind turbines, 232msq photo voltaic roof panels and combined heat and power electricity generation, combined with solar water heating alongside the latest in insulation and energy conservation technologies.
Exhibition facilities demonstrate sustainable development options to our visitors.
Solaris Recycling:
The renovation of the 1930s derelict sea front solarium. Incorporates recycled materials in the construction. The Solaris Centre accommodates community driven recycling and environmental management projects.
Solaris Biodiversity:
In the surrounding four acres of gardens, ten artificial wildlife habitats are being created as demonstrations for schools and communities.
Opening times
Monday — Friday - 8.30am - 5.00pm
Weekends - 10.00am - 5.00pm
For further information on The Solaris Centre please either visit http://www.solariscentre.org/ or email solaris.centre@blackpool.gov.uk