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For 2025, the Blackpool Illuminations unveil Guardians of the North, a striking new installation by designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Replacing traditional seaside donkeys with three monumental dragons, this work draws on Lancashire’s rich myths and legends. Each dragon, perched atop medieval-style turrets, rises up to 7 metres.
Through a blend of advanced digital technology and classic Illuminations artistry, the dragons come alive: blinking, snarling, breathing smoke and enter into a dynamic dialogue with the iconic Blackpool Tower projection.
Visitors are invited to become part of the artwork itself: by scanning a QR code, they can select a dragon and watch it move across the surface of Blackpool Tower in a mystical projection, extending the narrative beyond the physical sculptures.
| Season (11 Sept 2025 - 4 Jan 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 18:00 | - 22:00 |
* Timings differ in line with the nightly Switch-On times found here: https://www.visitblackpool.com/things-to-do/blackpool-illuminations-and-lightpool/switch-on-times-(1)/
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Event | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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