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TOURISTINFORMATION Blackpool is home to a jaw-dropping year-round programme of events, you can
be sure that whenever you visit the resort, there will be something to keep you
Head over to Festival House on the Promenade! Our VisitBlackpool Tourist entertained.
Information Centre is a new, purpose-built facility opened by HRH Prince
Edward. This is the place to be to find out all the happenings in Blackpool! Whether you love the uplifting sight of aircraft flying overhead at the iconic Blackpool
Air Show, or the electrifying and magical cycle ride through a sneak preview of the
Our fantastic new centre features information to give you a taster of Illuminations for Ride the Lights, get set to be wowed at Blackpool’s biggest weekend VISITBLACKPOOL
everything that Blackpool has to offer. attracting tens of thousands of people - the famous Blackpool Illuminations Switch-
On which brings a whole host of celebs and music artists to the resort for a party to TOURISTINFORMATION
You can purchase our Blackpool Resort Pass at the remember.
Tourist Information Centre, as well as discounted tickets for VisitBlackpool
all of the main attractions and shows. Don’t forget the World Fireworks Championship! Watch the world’s finest pyrotechnic Tourist Information Centre
experts battle it out to be crowned the overall winner. Our Armed Forces Week
Look out for our new range of Blackpool merchandise; there are plenty of souvenirs to in June celebrates the bravery of active military heroes and veterans in a week of Festival House
remind you of your holidays! fun family events. Join us later in the year for Blackpool Illuminations - six miles of Promenade
stunning lights to marvel at. In recent years, we had added the LightPool project Blackpool
CULTUREBLACKPOOL to Blackpool Illuminations; get out of your car and explore some of the amazing FY1 1AP
LightPool features on foot! All this and more is happening right here in Blackpool, so
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synonymous with fun-filled and action-packed adventures, it’s easy to forget the SHOWSBLACKPOOL
back story, the culture that lies beneath, above and beyond.
Blackpool is also home to some stunning venues steeped in history and heritage, but
But now it’s time to turn the tide on Blackpool, we’re inviting you to take a walk don’t take our word for it, see for yourselves! Blackpool comes alive, with breath-
on the B/Side of the seaside. Scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find our taking shows, awe-inspiring circus and variety, in some of the UK’s most famous
seaside town has its very own sub-culture that’s waiting to inspire you, with the venues.
world famous spectacular Blackpool Illuminations light show, of star-studded
performances at the Grand Theatre and the Winter Gardens, events, festivals and The Sands Venue offers first-class entertainment and fine dining, along with Viva
galleries like the Grundy awash with contemporary visual art exhibitions that will Blackpool, home to some of Blackpool’s sensational shows. Marvel at The Grand
appeal to art aficionados and Theatre designed by Victorian architect Frank Matcham, or book one of our many
curious first-timers alike. West End shows at the famous Winter Gardens Opera House.
You will find a host of variety shows at the Blackpool’s historic Piers, or why not
ATTRACTIONSBLACKPOOL see the fabulous, daring, captivating and spectacular Hot Ice at Blackpool Pleasure
Beach? If you’re looking for a night of big laughs and remarkable entertainment,
With an abundance of award-winning attractions, Funny Girls is the place to be.
Blackpool has something for everyone, you don’t need to
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Thrill-seekers can enjoy the thrills and spills of the white Eating out in Blackpool isn’t just about fish and chips (although, to be fair, we do them exceptionally well!).
knuckle rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, or why not Instead, the resort has a vast selection of places to eat and drink, whatever your taste or pocket. Try out some of
visit the world famous Blackpool Tower, one of the most the fabulous new eating places on offer.
loved and recognisable landmarks in the world and
home to the famous Tower Ballroom, The Tower Circus, STAYBLACKPOOL
The Blackpool Tower Dungeons, The Blackpool Tower
Circus and The Blackpool Tower Eye. Those looking for an Visitors to Blackpool are fortunate that whatever their budget, there is a quality establishment to suit every
animal-mad adventure, visit Blackpool Zoo, or swim with pocket. Whether you are searching for a budget break or 5-star luxury, Blackpool has it covered. Hotels, Bed
sharks at SEA LIFE Blackpool. You can meet the stars at and Breakfast, Self Catering, Camping and Caravan.
Madame Tussauds or chill out in 84-degree sub-tropical
paradise at Sandcastle Waterpark. SHOPBLACKPOOL
There are lots more attractions to make your stay As well as the numerous retail outlets in blackpool town centre visit the Houndshill Centre for your fashion and
in Blackpool even more enjoyable, from indoor high-street needs. It is home to over 60 stores – including Debenhams, H&M, New Look, Footasylum, Peacocks,
illuminations at Illuminasia, to trampoline parks, the Star Jack Jones and River Island.
Trek Exhibition, Blackpool Model Village and more! There is also Bonny Street open air market and Abingdon Street covered market where meat and fish vendors
sit next to jewellery and cosmetic stands. Freeport in Fleetwood is the perfect place to find exclusive offers on
big brands.
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