Lancashire Bloggin'

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. 

Whilst the jam-packed summer events calendar might feel like it's behind us, here in Lancashire we are just getting started! The county is full to the brim over the next three months with spectacular events, from firework displays to vintage car shows, food festivals to live music. Add to this a bumper crop of pumpkin and Halloween themed events, and you don't have to worry about those summer blues! 

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!

The Force was strong in Cleveleys this week as four special guests travelled across galaxies and took centre stage to officially unveil a new brass marker commemorating the town’s role in the hit Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor.

Blackpool is preparing for one of the most magical nights in its calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give cyclists a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations.