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.
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Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreTravel back in time and roar like a Dinosaur at The Blackpool Tower's Dino Mini Golf attraction.
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Date: 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: 4th Apr 2027
Join us for the musical phenomenon, The Sixties at 60, with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feel good factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s.Whether you come to relive your child...
Read MoreDate: 21st Feb 2027
Presenter, actor, and much-loved funny man.
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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: 1st Aug 2027
Paul Zerdin, the master ventriloquist and winner of America's Got Talent, is back on the road with his brand new stand up comedy tour 'Shut Your Mouth'. Expect an outrageous night of laughs as Paul battles to keep his unruly sidekicks in check fro...
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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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