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.
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.
Read MoreBlackpool's most magical attraction, The Hole in Wand Wizard Golf.
Read MoreBased 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.
Read MoreCome and experience the magic of The Blackpool Tower's amazing history in The Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Read MoreFamily owned 89 en-suite bedroomed Hotel renowned for its hospitality situated on the Queens Promenade, offering individual, group & coach holidays from many pick up points.
Read MoreShowtown is Blackpool's brand new, side-tickling, eye-popping, toe-tapping, mind-boggling family attraction.
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Date: 25th Oct 2026
Here at the Independant. Bodybuilding. Fitness. Association UK (IBFA UK®), we encourage classic grassroot bodybuilding, catering to all ages and abilities; characterized by our old school shows for rewarding classic aesthetics! We run with the con...
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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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A night of music and adult comedy with award winning comic 'Our Trace' and special guest, vocalist Cliff Thomas.
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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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Bingo rave! Cheesy singalongs, dance offs, sick prizes, & cash cash money to be won!
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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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