Blog (May 2025) - Visit Lancashire

As the hot weather continues in Britain’s favourite seaside town, the capybaras at Blackpool Zoo took a break from greeting their adoring fans to cool off in the lake.

Blackpool is preparing a series of events as the town joins the rest of the nation to celebrate the anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8 May 2025.

Sgt Troy has had a Grand promotion!

From Thursday 1 May, Wyre's seasonal dog ban on bathing beaches will be in effect until Tuesday 30 September.

The Blackpool Comedy Festival was officially launched yesterday ahead of Blackpool becoming the UK’s comedy capital once again as a packed programme returns from 24 May to 1 June 2025, bringing together world-class comedians, immersive outdoor entertainment, and exciting new programming across the resort.