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Visit The Blackpool Tower this Christmas for thrills, spills and plenty of goodwill.  The iconic Lancashire landmark is 125 years of entertaining the public this year and there’s plenty to do over the festive period. 

Santa has confirmed that he will be flying in from the North Pole to check on his herd of reindeer at Blackpool Zoo on selected dates in November and December!

His Head Keeper Elf is now busy preparing the area next to the reindeer paddock for his imminent arrival and bookings are being taken for children to meet the man himself.

A true winter wonderland, the Grotto offers an enchanting festive experience for little ones. Be greeted by Mrs Claus and guided through Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s very own North Pole, before meeting the star of the show – Father Christmas.

2020 is a big one for Deacon Blue. They have announced a new album CITY OF LOVE which sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered by a singular belief - that even in the corners of a town or a life where no light falls, hope can prevail. 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Blackpool with lots of festive magic by the seaside.

A Lancashire hotel is to celebrate the county’s rich heritage in food and drink with a special 10-course taster menu.

In Spring 2020 a special temporary exhibition at Fleetwood Museum will tell the fascinating story of Fisherman’s Friend. And the museum is keen for anyone with Fisherman’s Friend memorabilia or a connection to the iconic lozenge to get in touch.

Pop to Rock, Soul to... Wait for it…BAGPIPES!

A 16-piece orchestra will reimagine the dance duo’s biggest hits.

After a standout performance at Highest Point Festival in 2018, Rae Morris will return to
Lancaster for an intimate performance on Thursday 14th November as part of her ‘At The Piano’ tour.