Desire, Blackpool

Towering above the South Promenade in Blackpool, Desire is a commanding steel sculpture created by artist Chris Knight in 2001. As part of The Great Promenade Show鈥攁n ambitious outdoor art trail鈥攖his monolithic work doesn鈥檛 just stand out, it bristles. Two jagged steel slabs form a looming heart-shaped void at the center, edged with sharp stainless steel spikes that radiate a sense of danger, tension, and allure.

Knight鈥檚 sculpture taps into the idea of desire not as something soft or romantic, but as something risky, even perilous. The use of raw industrial materials and aggressive form plays with themes of attraction and unease, making Desire a conversation piece as much as a visual landmark.

It shares the promenade with other striking installations like the haunting They Shoot Horses, Don鈥檛 They? and the musical High Tide Organ, turning a stroll by the sea into a walk-through open-air gallery. For visitors looking to dive deeper, self-guided walking tours are available to uncover the stories behind each piece and the artists who shaped Blackpool鈥檚 creative shoreline.

Desire isn鈥檛 just a sculpture鈥攊t鈥檚 a statement. It anchors the South Shore in steel and symbolism, making it a must-see for fans of public art and provocative design.

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Sight Name: Desire
Sight Location: Blackpool, England (See walking tours in Blackpool)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Blackpool's Great Promenade

Walking Tours in Blackpool, England

Create Your Own Walk in Blackpool

Creating your own self-guided walk in Blackpool is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Blackpool Introduction Walking Tour

Between the Ribble and Wyre rivers on the west coast of England was a strip of sandy beach seven miles long. It was a pleasant place, where streams would run through peat bogs before emptying into the sea, turning the water dark. People called the place "Black Pool." Since early days, folks sought the benefits of fresh sea air and water.

Blackpool became a tourist magnet in the 1840s.... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles

Blackpool's Great Promenade

Blackpool's Great Promenade, a vibrant stretch of coastal pathway, is an interesting area to explore. Here you will find a plethora of attractions and sights to behold complete with several amusement parks.

One of the iconic landmarks along this promenade is the Blackpool South Pier, emphasizing adrenaline-producing entertainment, a tradition maintained since 1893. Nearby, Pleasure Beach... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles

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