The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in the town centre of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It has twelve different venues, including a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities. Opened in 1878, it is a Grade II* listed building, incorporating various elements built between 1875 and 1939. It is operated by Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited, on behalf of Blackpool Council which purchased the property from Leisure Parcs Ltd as part of a £40 million deal in 2010.