Radar Training Station

The Radar Training Station is a building constructed between 1961 and 1962 by the Lancashire County Council Architect's Department, with Roger Booth as the designer and Eric Morris Hart as the architect in charge. It was designed for the practical training of masters and crews of coastal craft in the latest radar technology. The structure is made of reinforced concrete and features a flat roof. It is a simple, single-storey, oval building elevated on pilotis above high tide level, with framed timber windows and a timber door accessed by steps from the promenade. The interior has timber floors, but the radar equipment is not included in the listing.

This modern design is an attractive addition to the area, complementing the nearby lighthouse designed by Decimus Burton around 1840. Together, these two buildings illustrate the evolution of communication technology. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described it as "a cute little piece," and it received a Civic Trust Commendation in 1965 for being "a modest yet dramatic little building." Currently operated by Blackpool and The Fylde College, the Radar Training Station is a rare example of architecture and technology working together to create a structure that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.