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Top tips to enjoy the biggest night of Blackpool's year

Blackpool is counting down to its biggest night of the year as the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On returns on Friday 4 September.

What's on this weekend 4th - 6th September

It’s a busy weekend in Lancashire this week, not only is it the popular St Annes International Kite Festival but it's also the Illuminations switch-on! As well as plenty more exciting events.

Endangered elephant turns one thanks to dedicated keeper care

Blackpool Zoo is celebrating the first birthday of Zaiya, the endangered Asian elephant calf whose extraordinary first year has seen her receive 2,686 specialist feeds and over 8000 hours of personal commitment from her carers

Heritage Open Day events in Lancashire

Encounter Festival returns

Encounter Festival lands at The Harris Quarter on Saturday, 19 September with a jam-packed programme of fun for all the family. Expect walk-about theatre, interactive performances, music, workshops and much more!

Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary: Heritage Open Days returns

Heritage Open Days returns this September with thousands of free events and experiences taking place across England.