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Dare to be scared: Lancashire's Top Halloween Scare Attractions
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18 September 2026
Looking for the ultimate jump scare this Halloween? Look no further! Lancashire offers haunted houses a plenty.
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’s Sandcastle Waterpark has been crowned Waterpark of the Year at the prestigious UK Theme Park Awards, marking another major milestone in a landmark year for the attraction as it celebrates its 40th birthday.
This weekend will be another busy one across Lancashire with plenty of great events filled with fun for you to enjoy.
Blackpool Businesses
Family Friendly | Coastal | Free things to do
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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Coastal
The Regent Antiques Centre
A perfect mix of antiques, crafts and jewellery within one of Blackpool's oldest landmarks.
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Groups | Coastal | TASTE
Campbell & Rowley Event Catering
If you're looking for an event catering company in Lancashire and the north west to add the wow factor to your event, look no further.
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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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Family Friendly
Sandcastle Waterpark
Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool is the UK's largest indoor waterpark and with 18 slides and attractions it is easy to see why this attraction continues to make a splash!
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Arts & Culture
The Dark Room - Viva Blackpool
Date: 17th Feb 2027
Welcome to John Robertson’s THE DARK ROOM - the legendary interactive comedy show that fuses improv, crowdwork and gaming to create an insane live-action videogame!“An hilarious, participatory cult classic”Neil Patrick Harris
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Events
Alison Moyet - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 24th Oct 2026
The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan favourites, deep cuts and two new songs.That unmistakable voice - big enough...
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Events
Q The Music - Opera House & Winter Gardens
Date: 23rd May 2027
This is not simply a celebration of the well-known themes. The programme is a curated journey through the entire Bond canon — from iconic title songs to the sweeping drama of chase sequences, instrumental suites and rarely performed cues — present...
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Susan Calman - Grand Theatre
Date: 10th Feb 2027
A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show about Cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older.You might have seen her on the television or he...
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Events
Ready Steady 60s - Viva Blackpool
Date: 9th Oct 2026
Step back in time with this four-piece live band, dedicated to bringing the energy and excitement of the iconic 60s music scene to life! With stunning vocals and high-energy performances, they recreate the magic of this unforgettable era, deliveri...
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Arts & Culture
Viva New Year’s Eve Gala Spectacular - Viva Blackpool
Date: 31st Dec 2026
Join us for an unforgettable gala New Year's Eve celebration in Blackpool. Celebrate the new year with style and sophistication at our Blackpool New Year's Eve event.The very best way to celebrate New Years Eve in Blackpool...
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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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