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It’s less than 7 weeks until race day with places filling up for the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run on Sunday 7 May.

Garstang Walking Festival is back for 2023 and tickets are on sale now.  

Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold out UK & Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie announces initial casting for its second UK & Ireland tour which visits the Winter Gardens Blackpool from Tue 21 – Sat 25 November 2023.

Whether it’s a West End musical, or a traditional British pint and fantastic daytime entertainment, a stroll through the stunning Floral Hall, or a relaxing cup of tea, Winter Gardens Blackpool will offer you the warmest of welcomes.

Wyre Council is hosting a royally great day out on Monday 8 May, in honour of the coronation of His Majesty The King.

After much anticipation, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially announced that Valhalla will return in 2023. Following a £4 million investment, the UK’s wettest ride is set to reopen for technical rehearsals this April with some exciting new features.

As the proud winners of the Lancashire Tourism Award for Best Self-Catering Accommodation, we wanted to celebrate English Tourism Week by sharing some exciting news.

The Four Seasons stage show is heading back to the Blackpool Grand Theatre on Sunday 30^th April with their Big Girls Don’t Cry extravaganza.

Turtle Bay is heading to Blackpool as new restaurant and bar confirmed for town centre.
    •    Turtle Bay Blackpool will open in summer 2023
    •    The Caribbean-inspired restaurant and bar coming to ground floor of the Forshaws Hotel on the promenade

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre in Lytham, who have been at the heart of entertainment on the Fylde Coast since 1921, is currently in rehearsals for an exciting original musical ahead of its debut this March.