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What's on this weekend – 17th – 19th July 2026
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15 July 2026
With many of the kids breaking up this week, its time to get the summer started! Why not check out a few of these great events to celebrate?
Blackpool
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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Blackpool Businesses
Family Friendly | Coastal | History & Heritage
The Hole in Wand Blackpool
Blackpool's most magical attraction, The Hole in Wand Wizard Golf.
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Family Friendly | Coastal | Free
World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
Penny 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.
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Coastal
Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
Set on Blackpool's seafront with 204 modern, bright guest rooms and flexible meeting space.
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Groups | Coastal
The White Tower Restaurant
The White Tower Restaurant offers fine dining in elegant surroundings with carefully designed menus that feature the very finest local produce.
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Coastal
Mr Basrai's World Cuisines
Mr Basrai's world buffet offers a wide range of food from across the globe.
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Coastal
The Farm House - Ribby Hall Village
Featuring six bedrooms, including a family suite for added convenience and comfort. There's also a spacious family-style kitchen with aga, formal dining room and a first of a kind for our larger properties - a cinema room.
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The Ultimate Pop Party! - Viva Blackpool
Date: 21st Jul 2026
Enjoy the hits of your favourite pop icons - with a 'first time' concert experience perfect for little gig goers!Get ready for the Ultimate Pop Party at Viva Blackpool!Experience the magic with incredible stage production,...
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The Fizz - Live in Concert - Viva Blackpool
Date: 17th Apr 2027
Get ready for a night of nostalgia, sparkle, and sensational vocals as The Fizz bring their brand-new lineup to Viva Blackpool for the very first time! Featuring original Bucks Fizz legends Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston, alongside two incredible new...
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80s & 90s Bottomless Brunch - Viva Blackpool
Date: 8th Aug 2026
Sing, Drink, eat and Dance Along to sounds of the 80s and 90s with our incredible performers! The 80s 90s are calling and recruiting all party people! Brace yourselves for the ultimate Bottomless Brunch like no other, filled with t...
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Viva Anthems! The Ultimate Feel-Good Music & Comedy Show - Viva Blackpool
Date: 18th Jul 2026
Join the amazing Viva cast as we celebrate the best songs ever!From Queen to Taylor Swift, Robbie Williams to Meatloaf and even the biggest hits from musicals of stage and screen - this show is all about celebrating music which will ma...
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The King's Voice: Gordon Hendricks as Elvis - Viva Blackpool
Date: 28th Aug 2026
In Stoke on Trent in the early seventies, a young Gordon Hendricks played to an imaginary crowd. Harmonizing his voice to a constant soundtrack, played on repeat by his sisters. The music was Rock n Roll. The Artist was Elvis.Little di...
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An Evening with 'Our Trace' - Viva Blackpool
Date: 14th Aug 2026
A night of music and adult comedy with award winning comic 'Our Trace' and special guest, vocalist Cliff Thomas.
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Itineraries
Lancashire Set-Jetting: Blackpool, Preston and the surrounding areas
DurationThree days
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.
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Lancashire Set-Jetting: East Lancashire, the Ribble Valley and the surrounding areas
DurationThree 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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