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20,000 support Blackpool's bid to be UK City of Culture 2029
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13 August 2026
Blackpool’s bid to be named UK City of Culture 2029 has been supported by 20,000 people so far.
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
From freshly baked scones to thousands of gallons of tea, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is preparing to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week after revealing it serves more than 45,000 afternoon teas every year.
Blackpool has unveiled a dazzling array of new, family-friendly features set to illuminate the resort’s famous 2026 Illuminations display, created in collaboration with three acclaimed female artists.
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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Groups | Family Friendly
Pleasure Beach Resort's Nickelodeon Land
Based on characters and shows from the world's most popular network for kids, Nickelodeon Land is loaded with 12 fantastic rides designed to thrill and entertain the whole family.
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Family Friendly | Coastal | Outdoors
Ridgeway Farm
A place to learn about food, farming and the environment.
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Coastal
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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Coastal
Blackpool Transport Services Limited
A local bus and tram operator serving the Fylde Coast and linking Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Bispham, Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Poulton with a high frequency network.
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ELO Again - Grand Theatre
Date: 28th Feb 2027
The stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. Now in their 8th year ELO Again give a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday....
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The Blackpool Tower Northern Soul & Motown Christmas Party - The Blackpool Tower
Date: 12th Dec 2026
The annual Blackpool Tower Ballroom Northern Soul and Motown Christmas Party.Enjoy a night of dancing to all your favourite soul sounds from the 60s and 70s on our world-famous dancefloor! PLUS, we are delighted to welcome...
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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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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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Christmas in Ireland - Grand Theatre
Date: 26th Nov 2026
Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories of Christmases gone by. As snow falls outside, the air fills with heartwarming renditions of timeless...
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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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