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Paddy McGuinness named Blackpool Illuminations switch-on star for 2026
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30 July 2026
BBC Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness is set to light up Blackpool’s biggest night of the year on Friday 4 September.
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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Be Inspired
The school holidays are here, and Blackpool Transport is offering the youngsters the chance to travel for free on its buses as part of a wider government initiative to help families save cash over the summer.
Coastal
Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival returns in 2026 to Blackpool and Hull
Posted on: 24 July 2026
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 Businesses
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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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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Luxury | Coastal
Boulevard Hotel
Relax and dream in comfort and style at the UK's latest coastal hotel. With 120 stunning rooms and suites offering guests the ultimate in comfort and luxury. Located on Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool. Boulevard Hotel is a brand new seafront property at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
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Pasaje del Terror
Pasaje 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.
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Newton Hall Holiday Park
Newton Hall Holiday Park is located in the picturesque Fylde countryside, surrounded by beautiful fields and near an 18-hole championship golf course.
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Arts & Culture | Coastal | Free
Mirror Ball, Blackpool
The giant mirror ball on the promenade of Blackpool's South Shore is illuminated at night with a colour changing light show.
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Northern and Modern Soul Party NYE - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 31st Dec 2026
For Modern soul lovers, we have another amazing session in the Old Victoria with DJs John Kane, Chris Box, Steve Woomble and Jem Booth.
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Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 28th Oct 2026
If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm!Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia , the acclaimed stage and screen star behind some of theatre’s biggest hit...
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An Evening with Duncan Ferguson - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 11th Sept 2026
Football fans – this is one you won’t want to miss.Spend an unforgettable evening in the company of a true football legend – Duncan Ferguson, on the road sharing stories from his life and career, featured in his no 1 Sunday Times best-...
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An Audience With Adele Parks - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 1st Sept 2026
Adele has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines. She is a proud, long-term ambassador for the National Literary Trust and the Reading Agency, and appears regularly on TV and radio to discuss literacy and the publishing industry. In 202...
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Levellers - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 31st Oct 2026
Their platinum-selling album Levelling The Land celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2026. The record features the hit singles One Way, 15 Years and Far From Home plus The Game, Liberty Song, Riverflow, Boatman and the incendiary Battle Of The Beanf...
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Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities - Grand Theatre
Date: 5th May 2027
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It's entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see th...
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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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