Celebrate the festive season in the brightest seaside resort

How many times did you hear the phase “It’s like Blackpool Illuminations in here!” when you were younger and had left the lights on all round the house? Well, winter is the best time to really see those illuminations shine. With an extended season once again, Blackpool’s world-renowned light show will be lighting up our lives through to 4^th Jan 2026 and the run up to Christmas is an extra special time to visit.

But it's not just the Illuminations that make Blackpool a magical place to be this Christmas, there's also the return of the popular Christmas by the Sea. This unique village provides you with a free ice rink to skate on, a whole host of fairground rides and entertainment to enjoy, as well as places to indulge in something delicious to eat. With simulated snowfall, snow slide, Christmas chalets and more, it’s sure to get you in the mood to celebrate.

Of course, the town is home to a wide variety of attractions too; and each and every one will have great events and shows full of Christmas spirit.

Why not book into the annual panto at the Grand Theatre Blackpool for some traditional family fun, this year Beauty and the Beast will be showing? Or head along to the Winter Gardens Blackpool to enjoy Christmas by Candlelight or Elf The Musical?

Pleasure Beach Resort is not only home to a fabulous grotto but is also the place to see a Fairytale on Ice in the onsite ice arena, this year its Aladin, or you can catch Cinderella in the theatre.

Don't forget to check out the fantastic Blackpool Pass, allowing you to access eight great attractions, including The Blackpool Tower and The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse, in a variety of packages at prices to suit your budget.

Not to forget, you can always warm up by stopping by Sandcastle Water Park where the temperature is a tropical 84 degrees all year-round and watery fun and exciting waterslides await.

Make a whole weekend of it with a stay at the Holiday Inn Blackpool which can be found by Blackpool North Train Station and comes complete with its own food offering including Marco’s New York Italian.

Alternatively, nearby you can find Newton Hall Holiday Park with apartments and caravan providing a great self-catering option. Guests can also enjoy the facilities on site including the Walterz Entertainment Centre.

With so much to do and great places to stay in Blackpool this festive season, its a fantastic place to make some memories.