Blackpool celebrates Armed Forces Week
Blackpool’s Armed Forces Week is back with a programme of events and entertainment to honour the nation’s military personnel of the past, present and future.
Armed Forces Week is Blackpool’s opportunity to say thank you to our heroes. Since 2006, we have been celebrating the event annually, and it now forms an integral part of VisitBlackpool’s events calendar.
From 22–28 June, Blackpool will come together to welcome serving military personnel, veterans and cadets, with a range of activities designed for them and their families, as well as the many people visiting the resort.
Here are some of the events:
Armed Forces Week Flag Raising Ceremony, 22 June
Blackpool Armed Forces Week officially begins with the raising of the Armed Forces Day Flag above the Town Hall.
Meet the members of the Armed Forces Covenant, 22 – 27 June 2026
Houndshill Shopping Centre
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated fairly and should not face disadvantages when seeking to access public or private goods and services in the UK. Members of Blackpool’s covenant will be on hand all week to offer advice and demonstrate the wide range of agencies and organisations that provide support for our Armed Forces and veterans.
Fylde Memorial Arboretum, 26 June, starting from 11:00
As part of Blackpool Armed Forces week, the Fylde Ex-Service Liaison Committee will host a service of dedication at the centre of the Memorial Arboretum's Glade area.
Sunday Morning Service and Parade, 28 June, from 10:30
Blackpool comes together to honour and unite Britain’s Armed Forces past, present and future.
Attending the service will be veteran’s associations, cadets, serving military as well as their friends, families and associates. Everyone is welcome to the service of appreciation that takes place within the grounds of Blackpool’s Grade II listed War Memorial. Following the service, Blackpool invites members of the Armed Forces, veterans and cadets to join in the military parade and everyone is invited to line the route, to cheer, wave and show their support.
In addition to these events, other activities and discounts in resort include:
Blackpool Tourism Limited is offering free entry to The Blackpool Tower, Sandcastle Waterpark and Madame Tussauds Blackpool for veterans and serving personnel. Up to four family members will also receive 50% discount.
Members of the military, past and present, can enjoy free bus and tram travel on the Fylde Coast on the 27 and 28 June thanks to Blackpool Transport Services
Coral Island will play host on 26 June, offering veterans a generous invitation to dine out and enjoy a two-course carvery meal and complimentary drink inside The Buccaneer. Tickets are free but advance booking is essential. For more information and to book, please call 01253 922182.
Beach House Blackpool is offering Armed Forces veterans past and present 10% off total bill during Armed Forces Week 9am-9pm.
The full programme for Armed Forces Week, and more details about individual events, news and discount terms and conditions, please go to: www.visitblackpool.com/Armedforces