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Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort is reaffirming its commitment to extending the tourism season, as it hopes to attract visitors back to Blackpool over Christmas with its luxury hotel and events packages.

The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary in style, returning to the iconic Muni Theatre for the first time since 2022.

New Years Eve is a time for celebration with friends and family, and if you are hosting this year, then it's time to start thinking about party food. Booths is the place for you this festive season as it has a huge range of food and drink which are ready to order now, with convenient pick-up times and stores across the county.

This Christmas, head along to The Dukes in Lancaster to be wowed by their festive show; The Snow Queen. 

There's some fantastic shows coming up at Winter Gardens Blackpool this month including Elf the musical and Six! Take a look at this handy list below and book your tickets now!

Over 15,000 visitors poured into Accrington town centre on Thursday evening to celebrate the start of the festive season at the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Lights Switch On.

A popular venue in central Preston has launched an exciting programme of events for Christmas and New Year. Chew’s Yard, a food and drink hall and events space, will host DJs, live bands, acoustic acts, choirs and a Christmas Market over the festivities. 

The Atkinson in Southport is inviting audiences to “be their guest” this Christmas as it unveils the full cast for its 2025 pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.

This year a new winter wonderland experience has blossomed in Preston.  

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, West Lancashire, sees a site record of 74 cattle egrets roosting on site