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Blackpool’s iconic heritage trams are on track to stage a comeback next month during the town’s popular Lightpool festival.

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has dropped its first big hint about what fans can expect from its new £8.72M ride when it opens next year.

Blackpool Grand Theatre is conjuring up a packed programme of powerhouse performances from the biggest names and the brightest shows this season, all led by a wicked new co-production of Noël Coward’s hauntingly hilarious Blithe Spirit.

The world of Wallace & Gromit has been expanded at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort, as the theme park unveils brand new additions to one of its most popular attractions.

The Dukes pride themselves on enchanting festive storytelling and this year is no different with their production of the Hans Christian Anderson classic, The Snow Queen.

Blackpool’s heart really did skip a beat tonight (Friday 29 August) as pop singer Olly Murs pulled the famous switch to launch the 2025 Illuminations season.

Calling all dog lovers! Your furry friend could be in for the walkies of a lifetime this autumn as Forestry England launches a wonderfully whimsical treasure hunt across the nation's forests.

Fancy a trip to the theatre? Check out this list below of some of the fantastic shows coming to Winter Gardens Blackpool this September. 

Can you believe it's almost the weekend again! It's set to be a super exciting weekend in Lancashire with the return of the iconic Blackpool Illuminations and the fantastic St Annes International Kite Festival.

Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime is back at Blackpool Grand Theatre this December with the magical tale of Beauty and The Beast and it’s set to be Bigger, Bolder and Brighter than ever before with social media and stage sensation Kitty Harris just announced as the Belle of the ball!