One of Blackpool's hidden gems, this lovely old cinema is located off the beaten tourist track, a few minutes walk from the seafront. It opened in 1921, and you can still watch classic films here on Friday nights. I came here during the day and spent a fascinating couple of hours browsing around three floors crammed with antiques, collectables, pictures, crafts, jewellery, books and much more. There's just about everything you can imagine on display, and genuine treasures to be found. Some lovely vintage china on the first floor. Had lunch in the charming (and dog friendly) first-floor tea room with its nostalgic artwork and stained glass window. They serve sandwiches, breakfasts, homemade soup and other light meals, with vegetarian and vegan options,and also afternoon teas. The man who served me was cheerful, friendly and chatty. My ploughman's lunch, served on a wooden platter, was a real feast, and with the pot of tea cost only £10.15. It was well worth climbing the steep stairs to an attic filled with nice ornaments, old vinyl records and vintage clothing. Bought a little silver tray with four French glasses - a bargain at £12.50. A helpful assistant carried it downstairs to the pay desk for me, and it was very carefully wrapped. All in all an enjoyable time spent here. Will come again.

How do you rate what should be a national treasure? The Regent pretty much sells everything that was ever made, from the beginning of the 16th century to 2 weeks ago. It's a veritable Aladdin's Cave/Emporium/curiosity shop on 3 yes 3 different t levels. Ground floor, 1st floor and in the attic. It is VERY easy to get lost in there & the sheer range of items for sale is unreal. From corsets to Corgi toys there's something for everybody. I wish I'd had more time to look around this fantastic treasure trove. It would take me 3 days just to look through the 1st floor alone. Amazing place, the epitome of "hidden gem".

I'm something of a regular here and I've got to say that the Regent is one of my favourite places in the whole of Blackpool. There's so much to choose from and I love the choice of the vintage clothes, ornaments and other trinkets of curiosity and what not. It's a lovely place, perfectly old fashioned and full of variety. There's also a delightful tea room on the second floor that you just have to try if you visit. The Regent is absolutely worth a visit. I'm more than certain anyone can find something they'd like to have in their home.

Really unusual antique shop, lots to see and in an old theatre that now shows films, lovely and totally worth a visit

Great place for finding collectable and antique glass. Visited from North Wales. Good realistic prices and some great finds picking for MCM glass. Staff friendly and chatty. Packed glass well for journey home. Great place, highly recommended. Will visit again.

Me and my mum go here once a month.There is a lovely small cafe where you can have tea/coffee, cakes, scones etc.There are stalls selling antique furniture, clothes, jewelry, glassware anything old and new.The staff are friendly and helpful.i just love going.its well worth a visit.

Ok for a quick walk around but some areas are very congested so can be rather precarious if with young children. Nice variety of items at fair prices

Stop going to the big coffee chains. The Regent is awesome. £8 got us Coffee with Scones jam and Cream.