It is located at the south of the town near the boundary with Lytham St Annes.

Originally called Squires Gate camp, it became a Pontins holiday centre, but closed in October 2009 for a housing development.

Squires Gate is home to three non-league football clubs, with grounds very close to each other.

both play in the North West Counties League, while Blackpool Wren Rovers F.C.

It is also home to the training ground of the town's professional club, Blackpool F.C.