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 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.
As the UK prepares to witness one of the most significant solar eclipses in decades, one of Lancashire’s most popular attractions is marking the occasion with a celebration of its own.
Once again Lancashire is packed with great events this weekend! Check out a selection here and plan your weekend of fun
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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Read MoreAt the Hotel Sheraton, they truly understand that every Bride & Groom want their Wedding and Reception to be the most perfect day to mark the start of their new lives together.
Read MoreA south facing terrace offers beautiful views of the course and surrounding countryside and is perfect for enjoying afternoon tea or watching the sun set.
Read MoreRibby Hall Village is set in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside and is Lancashire's only five-star holiday village, offering first-rate facilities.
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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...
Read MoreDate: 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...
Read MoreDate: 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-...
Read MoreDate: 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...
Read MoreDate: 14th Mar 2027
The Best of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is back by overwhelming demand, delivering a spectacular, high-energy celebration of the timeless music from one of the biggest-selling groups of all time.
Read MoreDate: 8th May 2027
He’s back… and more unstoppable than ever.Giovanni Pernice returns in 2027 with his electrifying new live tour – unstoppable.The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner has captivated audiences across the UK with hi...
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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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