Known for its iconic seafront, Blackpool is one of Lancashire’s best-loved visitor destinations. The promenade is home to many of the resort’s most recognisable attractions, including the historic Blackpool Tower and the traditional piers, offering classic seaside experiences alongside long-established entertainment. Whether it’s a walk along the Golden Mile or time spent enjoying the shoreline, Blackpool delivers all the elements of a great British coastal break.
There’s plenty more to explore beyond the beach. Blackpool Pleasure Beach remains one of the UK’s leading theme parks, while venues across the town host a packed programme of shows and live performances throughout the year. The famous Blackpool Illuminations continue to draw visitors each autumn, lighting up the coastline with spectacular displays. With a wide choice of places to eat, stay and explore, Blackpool is a destination that’s easy to enjoy at any time of year.
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The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival will be hosted at two stages of this year’s prestigious event, in Blackpool and Hull.
Blackpool Opera House will Suddenly See even more star power on Sunday 26 July as award-winning singer- songwriter KT Tunstall joins the illustrious line-up to celebrate Blackpool’s UK City of Culture bid
Blackpool's award-winning museum of fun and entertainment is bursting with big top laughter and seaside surprises all through July and August as a brand-new cast of Silly Summer stars take over Showtown.
Blackpool's most magical attraction, The Hole in Wand Wizard Golf.
Read MorePenny Farm is a horse rescue and rehabilitation centre operated by the charity World Horse Welfare. They welcome visitors 3 days a week to meet the ponies & find out more about the work of the charity.
Read MoreExperience the buzz of Platform 9, where the vibrant energy of the town meets a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.
Read MorePasaje del Terror is interactive and realistic horror experience in which groups of around 8 people embark on a terrifying journey, without any guide, through a labyrinth of hair-raising shocks and surprises.
Read MoreDating back to 1894, The Blackpool Tower Circus is the oldest permanent circus arena in the world.
Read MoreThe Blackpool Tower Eye and glass Sky Walk offer stunning panoramic views across the North West from the very top of the iconic Blackpool Tower!
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Date: 9th Oct 2026
If you’re searching for live music in Blackpool or love the sounds of the 1960s, Ready Steady 60s is a fantastic tribute show packed with energy, nostalgia and timeless hits.Celebrating one of the most iconic decades in music history,...
Read MoreDate: 16th Aug 2026
A Show to Remember brings together an unforgettable mix of comedy, music, and cherished memories, performed by Duncan’s showbiz friends and family in tribute to a man who brought joy to so many.Filled with laughter, heartfelt moments,...
Read MoreDate: 22nd Aug 2026
Get ready for a bottomless brunch like no other as Pub Brunch with Last Orders brings the spirit of the great British pub party to the stage!Sing, eat, drink and dance along to the biggest pub anthems and feel-good classics as our sens...
Read MoreDate: 17th Feb 2027
Come watch, and if you want – play – the choose-your-own-adventure madness!The crowd is trapped inside an inescapable dungeon with a sadistic videogame boss! Pick increasingly surreal options off the screen and try to escape!
Read MoreDate: 31st Jul 2026
Flying in from the Netherlands BOSS PRIESTER is one of the most in-demand names in the industry right now. Bringing his signature blend of minimal, house and techno, his no-nonsense sound has landed him releases on Ba Dum Tish, X-Kalay, Dungeon Me...
Read MoreDate: 24th Jul 2026
Hot Ice XC brings together the world’s most talented figure skaters in a breathtaking display of artistry, athleticism, and pure entertainment. This isn’t just an ice show – it’s a spectacular journey that will leave you spellbound.
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Whether it is feature films, comedy shows, sci-fi or drama, Lancashire's wonderfully varied coastline, cities, towns and countryside, make it a wonderful place to capture people's imaginations.
Read MoreDurationThree days
Iconic mills, rolling hills and a national landscape that rivals the beauty of the Lake District means that East Lancashire and the Ribble Valley are often used to showcase the quintessential British countryside on our tv and cinema screens.
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