Blackpool Illuminations 2012

31 August - 4 November 2012

As the season draws to a close, make sure your don't miss out on Blackpool's award winning illuminations. Blackpool illuminations have been a major part of Blackpool’s attraction since 1879 when they were described as ‘Artificial Sunshine’ and have been a guiding light for visitors to the resort ever since.

The Blackpool Illuminations offer you a host of different experiences and ways to view Blackpool's glittering spectacle. Whilst most visitors drive through the lights either by car, coach or bus, there are some more exciting and rewarding ways of viewing the dazzling displays. Hop aboard an open top tram for the clearest view of the lights, or perhaps a ride in a horses drawn carriage could be a special romantic treat. You can of course walk through the Illuminations, with a warm coat and a bag of chips: the best way to get involved with the interactive elements of this uniquely Blackpool attraction. If you enjoy feeling snug under the lights, perhaps you would like to spend more time admiring the autumn glow with a stay at a hotel, bed and breakfast or guest house, with more free time to explore whats on in Blackpool around the time of the Illuminations.