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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A host of famous faces were spotted enjoying a day out in Blackpool for the opening of Pleasure Beach Resort’s Halloween event, Journey to Hell.
Two of Blackpool’s best-loved trams are to take centre stage on the seafront during the town’s Lightpool celebrations later this week.
Blackpool will compete with three other cities to win the accolade, which would mean a £10m, year-long celebration of arts and culture for local people to enjoy, creating new jobs and opportunities across the Fylde coast.
Blackpool's most magical attraction.
Read MoreDating back to 1894, The Blackpool Tower Circus is the oldest permanent circus arena in the world.
Read MoreLocated in an original RAF Hangar, the Spitfire Visitor Centre will transport you back in time to the dark days of WW2, bringing to life the realities of fighting in the air and supporting the aircrews on the ground.
Read MoreFrom the shoreline to the depths of the ocean there is a whole underwater world to discover.
Read MoreWhy not discover a cool way to spend your day in the world's oldest purpose-built ice theatre.
Read MoreThere are so many amazing things to explore and discover at Madame Tussauds Blackpool, burst through the pages of vintage Marvel comic strips and step right into the action with the brand new MARVEL Super Heroes area.
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Date: 6th Dec 2026
Winter Gardens invites students from Lancashire Dance Schools to perform in Christmas Hits hosted in the magnificent Empress Ballroom.
Read MoreDate: 25th Dec 2026
Enjoy a worry free Christmas Day with us here at Viva
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A full on free range comedy show with Katie Hopkins
Read MoreDate: 29th Apr 2027
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics!Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as - for one night only - we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music.
Read MoreDate: 13th Nov 2026
Celebrating Queen's wealth of talent by recreating, with breathtaking accuracy, the style and excitement of a LIVE Queen concert. Something which, sadly, will never be seen with Freddie Mercury again.Experience the UK's premier Queen a...
Read MoreDate: 30th May 2027
A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo.Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including Close To You, Top of the World, We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye to Lov...
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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.
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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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