Following a £4 million investment, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially announced the return of the world’s best dark ride, Valhalla in time for the park’s 2023 season   After much anticipation, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially announced that Valhalla will return in 2023. Following a £4 million investment, the UK’s wettest ride is set to reopen for technical rehearsals this April with some exciting new features.   Blackpool Pleasure Beach has confirmed the ride is back for the 2023 season at today’s (Wednesday 15th March) annual season launch.    Featuring many of the exciting elements that made the ride…

  Ride late into the evening at Blackpool Pleasure Beach every Friday in September.   Start your weekend with an evening of thrills and excitement this September as Blackpool Pleasure Beach launches It’s Friday Night. Every Friday evening for the whole month, Blackpool Pleasure Beach the park will open at 4pm and guests will be able to enjoy rides, and the unique atmosphere until 9pm.   It’s Friday Night is a unique opportunity to enjoy all of your favourite rides as the sun sets over Blackpool, and the world famous illuminations begin to shine. The spectacular view of the illuminated promenade from the top of the Big One is a sight…

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  Join Peppa Pig in a brand-new event, as she heads to SEA LIFE for an amazing Aquarium Adventure!   Guests will be able to meet Peppa, and dive into the fun of SEA LIFE, meeting some incredible creatures and discovering how to keep them safe in the oceans.   Follow the interactive, immersive trail, where visitors will be tasked with several activities, from spotting seahorses and crabs to counting starfish and learning how fast sharks can swim. There will also be fun workshops where little piggies can create ocean friendship bracelets and help make a jumbo jigsaw.   And that’s not all…Guests…

  Have a cracking Easter this year at Blackpool Pleasure Beach! There is something for everyone so whether you are looking for fantastic family fun or thrilling rides we can guarantee an egg-cellent time. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is now open daily and there is plenty for everyone to enjoy.    From April 9th to 17th Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s FY4 area will be transformed into a magical Easter garden. Join Bradley and Bella Beaver as they host a range of fun Easter activities including egg and spoon races, Easter egg hunts, sack races, and lots more. There will be lots of opportunities for lucky guests to win an Easter egg.   Bradley and…

  ENSŌ opens for preview rides from Saturday 2nd April   The UK’s first and only double launch rollercoaster ICON is getting twisted this Easter with ENSŌ. In a first for Europe, ICON’s rear seats have been adapted so that riders can spin and twist freely during the ride’s existing thrilling duration.    ICON’s exhilarating high speed accelerations, electrifying twists and turns and heart stopping interactions will all be turned up to a whole new level by ENSŌ.   ICON launches riders with the same acceleration as a Formula One car, rising and swooping through numerous interactions with other rides before hitting a…

  Merlin Unveils Oversized World of PETER RABBIT™: EXPLORE AND PLAY for Families to Enjoy on Blackpool’s Seafront   Families will be able to enjoy an unforgettable day out this February half term when PETER RABBIT™: EXPLORE AND PLAY, a new £1M interactive, multi-sensory attraction based on the world famous animated TV series, opens its doors to the public in Blackpool this February 12th at the beginning of a year-long celebration to mark the 120th birthday of the mischievous Peter Rabbit.   Guests are being invited to hop into the oversized world of PETER RABBIT and friends to discover lots…

  Blackpool Pleasure Beach reopens for the 2022 season with the first of the parks White Knuckle Weekends on Saturday 12th February. 2022 is set to be an exciting year for guests visiting the park. A number of new additions to the park will see the world’s best water ride is reimagined, the UK’s first double-launch rollercoaster gets twisted and the world’s longest-running ice show is back with a new production.   Valhalla Valhalla is back for the 2022 summer season at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Brave the adventure as you travel through the Best Water Ride in the World, as voted for an amazing six consecutive years in…

Heritage Tram Tours has introduced a Christmas-themed tram tour, The Magical Express, with all tours departing from the specially renamed North Pole tram stop.   The tram tour will use a 1930’s style double-decker tram which has been decorated inside and out in a festive theme to create a magical experience this Christmas.   The tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the Blackpool Illuminations and runs from North Pier to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and back again, lasting around 25 minutes.   Running every Thursday – Sunday and daily from 17th December – 3rd January, residents and visitors can board the tour at the…

  Blackpool Pleasure Beach is once again sprinkling some magic fairy dust and opening the doors to its popular Christmas Grotto event this November.  A true winter wonderland, the Grotto is a magical experience where little ones can not only meet Santa, but also marvel at a winter wonderland including games, food and warming drinks, then take a magical ride on Alice in Wonderland.  Visitors will be greeted by festive elves and guided through Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s very own North Pole, before meeting the star of the show – Father Christmas. A truly interactive experience, the elves will ensure all children receive a special…

  ● JOHN THOMSON WILL BE PLAYING WILBUR TURNBLAD STARRING ALONGSIDE BRENDA EDWARDS AS MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE IN THE SMASH HIT HAIRSPRAY UK TOUR FOR 3 WEEKS FROM 13 DECEMBER TO 2 JANUARY   ● THE ORIGINAL TOURING PRODUCTION OF HAIRSPRAY AS CREATED BY PAUL KERRYSON AND DREW McONIE IS NOW ON ITS THIRD HIT UK TOUR   It is announced today that television and comedy star John Thomson (Cold Feet, The Fast Show) will join the smash hit UK tour of Hairspray as Wilbur Turnblad this Christmas for three weeks at Blackpool Winter Gardens (13 December – 2 January).  …

  There’s something for all the family this Halloween at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Whether it’s thrilling rides, or even more thrilling live experiences you are looking for then it’s the place to be this spooky season. There are creepy goings on taking place all across the spookily themed park including family fun, after-dark horror and even a resident werewolf. On selected dates throughout October there will be spooky activities taking place in the Hub including pumpkin carving, live performances and Halloween TV shows and movies.  From 8th October, the 8 ½ foot werewolf Lougarock will prowl the park on his motorbike looking for…

The exciting new season programme from Blackpool Grand Theatre got the seal of approval from the Alan Carr and Craig Revel Horwood waxworks at Madame Tussauds.    Whilst the ‘Chatty Man’ host wasn’t too chatty at the photoshoot, the support highlights the incredible line-up of A-list comedians set to perform at the iconic venue, including Jason Manford, Frank Skinner, Tim Vine and Alan himself, who performs his new stand-up show, ‘Regional Trinket’ at The Blackpool Grand Theatre on the 17th – 18th September.   Star of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing, Craig Revel Horwood, also a popular figure at Madame Tussauds, was…

  Friday 2nd July 2021 marks 100 years since the first ever bus service started running on the Fylde Coast and the occasion is being marked with a weekend of events between 2nd – 4th July 2021.   On 2nd July 1921 the first bus service to be operated by the then named Blackpool Corporation commenced running between Cleveleys and Thornton Railway Station, every 15 minutes with a 4d fare being charged for the full journey.   Fast forward 100 years, now operated by Blackpool Transport there are 16 bus routes serving Blackpool and the Fylde Coast with environmentally friendly buses.   To mark the occasion Blackpool Transport, with the support of the…

      Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s fabulous Hot Ice show returns for 2021 with a fantastic new show – Euphoria.  The show, which is the world’s longest running ice show, opens for the summer season on 8th July and runs until 11th September 2020.   This year’s show features everything that is hot in ice skating with the very best performers from around the world taking to the ice in over 400 stunning costumes to a whole collection of mesmerising music, state-of-the-art lighting system and explosive pyrotechnic fire effects.   Hot Ice has always been the place to see the world’s best skaters.  Numerous national, world and Olympic champions have performed in the…

  Blackpool will be back to business as usual before you know it. First comes outdoor attractions and dining, shops and self-contained accommodation, swiftly followed by indoor attractions, shows and dining and all remaining places to stay including B&Bs, Guest Houses and Hotels.    12th April - Outdoor Attractions and Dining, Shops and Self-Contained Accommodation LittleTouches.com Hotel Agency and Ticket Office Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool Zoo Blackpool Piers Blackpool Model Village   17th May - Indoor Attractions and Dining and remaining Accommodation  Coral Island Sandcastle Waterpark The Blackpool Tower Madame Tussauds Sea Life Winter Gardens   18th May Viva Blackpool  …

  On Saturday 1st May, Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm for May Day Bank Holiday weekend fun during the first Late Night Riding event of the year. For one great price, all guests can enjoy their favourite rides after dark and experience the spectacle that is Blackpool Pleasure Beach illuminated at night.   With the park open until 10pm guests can ride into the night on the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, the Big One, check out the twists, turns and acceleration of ICON at twilight, enjoy a night race on the Grand National and ride into dusk on the Big Dipper. Whatever thrills take your…

  Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating its 125th anniversary year with the opening of a new coffee shop that has links to the very beginnings of the world-famous amusement park.  WG Bean’s is named after Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s founder and is located at the front of the iconic Casino Building, close to the park’s main entrance. WG Bean’s is open now and will be serving freshly ground coffee and snacks every day throughout the 2021 season.  The new coffee shop faces out onto Balmoral Road, close to Blackpool’s famous Promenade and has seating for over 80 customers across two floors.…

  Heritage Tram Tours will return in 2021 with bookings available from 29th May 2021 until 3rd January 2022   The operator of Blackpool’s world-famous Heritage Trams, some of which are over 100 years old, has announced that bookings are now on sale for the 2021 summer and illuminations season.   It will mark the 7th successive season that the collection of vintage trams have been available on a tour basis, allowing visitors young and old to experience a piece of Blackpool’s history.   Tram tours will resume from Saturday 29th May onwards, with tours running in the daytime every weekend and during school…

We've said it before and we'll say it again: the beauty of Blackpool is that our resort has a choice of accommodation for every pocket and every taste - a niche for your niche (sugar for your honey!). Our main search features 20 Niche Category filters which you can use to supercharge your search and get to exactly which type of Blackpool Hotels, Homes or Apartments you are looking for right away. There's just three quick and easy steps to reserving accommodation on LittleTouches.com - SEARCH | SELECT | SECURE and you'll be well on your way in a flash thanks…

    A campaign to raise £2,500 of vital funds has today been announced by Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours to complete the restoration of the ‘Western Train’ illuminated tram.   The fundraiser will create the vital funds which are needed to purchase outstanding wire and electrical fittings as part of a full external re-wire, body overhaul and repaint to restore the tram to its original glory.   The nation’s favourite Blackpool illuminated tram was in the process of being renovated in 2019. Since the Covid pandemic, the Heritage Tram service has mostly been suspended with little income being generated to…

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South, Central and North Pier  Written by LT's Georgia Haughton    Each pier has its own personality. I've always had a fascination with the piers since I was a child, every time I went, I would always relish in every moment spent there; the 3 Piers are an excellent add on to Blackpool's beach.      The South Pier  The South Pier is known for its thrilling rides and its interior design that makes it look like you've walked into a circus tent.  This pier has some lovely gift shops at the centre that you’ll be sure to check out. With some of…

  The iconic Blackpool Illuminations are back! Now tell me, is it because we have all been locked indoors for what feels like years, but are the Illuminations bigger and better this year?   With the news of an extended season and keeping the beautiful lights on until 3rd January 2021, you will have plenty time to go and check out these legendary landmarks (who else is looking forward to Christmas walks along the Illuminations?)   The Blackpool Illuminations stretch nearly six miles, from Red Bank Road all the way to Starr Gate, with the main, well known light displays being…

Michael Wan’s Wok Inn, Seaside Noodle Bar. 118 Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1RA A review by LT's Vicky Rookley   Blackpool’s wonderful Michael Wan’s Wok Inn truly is the seaside Noodle Bar. With a central location right opposite North Pier, the stunning views make your dining experience one to remember. There's the option to dine in the lavish building or al fresco where you can watch the sun go down and the famous Blackpool Illuminations. An Asian fusion menu is really something to look forward to and with clear indicators about Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan, you can sit back and relax and just enjoy the…

  More trams will be running from Sunday 30th August as Blackpool Transport prepares to safely carry customers during the Illuminations season.   Blackpool’s Tramway re-opened on 19th July following a temporary closure due to Covid-19. Since then, Blackpool Transport have gradually increased the frequency of trams to meet customer demand during the summer holidays.   As the Illuminations season approaches, Blackpool Transport have announced further increases to the tram frequency, meaning trams will run up to every 10 minutes in the busy Illuminations evenings, running even later on Fridays and Saturdays.   Extra trams will also be made available and will…

  Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have announced that Blackpool’s famous Heritage Trams will begin running again from August Bank Holiday Weekend onwards.   With the resort's modern Blackpool Trams now back in full swing, it was only a matter of time before our classics followed suit.   Heritage Tram Tours, which operates as part of Blackpool Transport will run on a tour basis with customers needing to pre-book in advance online. Heritage Trams will then run from September.   The show-stopping illuminated trams, including the much-loved Western Train will run from October all the way through to January as part…

Blackpool Ghost Walks is back to celebrate its 10th Anniversary with more tales of terror, horrifying hauntings and ghostly goings-on!   With UK lockdown restrictions being eased, local award-winning paranormal events company Supernatural Events is able to bring back its thrilling and chilling Blackpool Ghost Walks for the summer season. The spooky strolls celebrate their tenth anniversary this year with stories at locations old and new from the master of the macabre, The Victorian Ghost Hunter!   Join your ghost host, The Victorian Ghost Hunter, aka Haunted Blackpool author and founder of Supernatural Events Stephen Mercer, on a Blackpool Ghost Walk and he will guide you from the Promenade…

  Blackpool Transport have announced more bus journeys from 12th July and Blackpool Tramway will also reopen on Sunday 19th July.   From Sunday 12th July there will be an increase to all bus services across the Fylde Coast as lockdown restrictions ease and the number of people needing to make essential journeys increases.   Earlier and later buses as well as more frequent services will ensure that people can make their journeys in confidence and as safely as possible.   Blackpool Trams will begin running again from Sunday 19th July on a 20-minute frequency to support the town’s economy and provide an important…

  Blackpool is on track to welcome our many millions of visitors back to the resort from the 4th July onwards. Safety will be the number one priority given the current situation, but rest assured there will still be lots of fun to be had. All your favourites will be back with us from July and with both the Blackpool Illuminations being extended by two months and Blackpool Pleasure Beach remaining open beyond November with Winter Weekends, there's ample opportunity to have a seaside staycation this summer, autumn or winter.     Blackpool Hotels   Be sure to reserve your Blackpool…

  Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours, part of Blackpool Transport Services, have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.   The volunteers who operate Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours enable the protection, conservation and operation of a unique fleet of vintage tramcars on the tramway for which they were built (one of only two tramways in the world to operate double-deck trams), thereby widening public access to a rich part of the nation’s heritage. In doing so they are developing a wide variety of skills, creating a major contribution…

The UK’s favourite amusement park, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced a range of gift packs for fans who are missing the attraction during lockdown. These two bundles have been developed so that fans can keep their spirits up, and enthusiasm high whilst staying at home. Both bundles contain sweet treats and some fun merchandise that will remind fans of their visits to Blackpool Pleasure Beach until they can return. The first pack is especially for fans of Blackpool Pleasure Beach's timeless mascot, Mr Funshine. It contains a tub of tasty candy floss, a pack of delicious Mr Funshine shortbread, and…

    Little Touches® partner Blackpool Transport, the local operator of buses and trams on the Fylde Coast have won the Employer of the Year award at the Lancashire Business View Red Rose Awards 2020.   The awards ceremony, which took place at the Winter Gardens on Thursday 12th March celebrates the businesses that keep the county alive, the heroes of the Lancashire economy.   The Employer of the Year award is open to private and public sector organisations that have excellent engagement with their team and can demonstrate support and development of their workforce including commitment to skills, flexible working,…

  Kings and Queens Tickets                                                    Kings and Queens + Other Activity Tickets Together    BOOK TICKETS NOW                            Already a firm fixture of the entertainment scene in Blackpool, Kings and Queens returns to the Central Pier Showbar for 2024 with spectacular tribute artists to Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Robbie Williams, Meat Loaf, ABBA, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift.  …

      Stageworks Worldwide Productions are delighted to announce that they will be staging their first ever pantomime at The Globe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach this Christmas.  The first show, which will open in November 2020 is the timeless classic, Aladdin.   The show will comprise of 46 performances between 21st November and 24th December, with many of them specially timed so that schools can enjoy this wonderful show.   Aladdin is one of the most magical pantomimes ever written. It tells the story of a streetwise boy from Peking who finds a strange lamp at the market with hidden powers.                                                               But…

  The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan, is set to appear at The Globe Theatre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach as part of her 10 Years and Counting Tour on Friday 9th October at 7.30pm.  Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother and another successful tour, 2020 sees the nations favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic field take to the stage across the UK, Europe and Australia for her all new “10 Years and Counting Tour”. Sally Morgan’s 2020 tour, builds on her years of experience as the UK’s most popular touring medium. Sally is back for her 11th year in…

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Bank Holidays in Blackpool are when the resort really does come alive, so here at a glance are the 2020 diary dates that will allow you to have an extra day or two in the resort as found on the GOV.UK website.    10 April Friday Good Friday 13 April Monday Easter Monday 8 May Friday Early May bank holiday (VE day)  Anchor Event Clubland Live Weekender Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Anchor Event PierJam Saturday 9th May on North Pier 25 May Monday Spring bank holiday  Anchor Event…

  Half price WOW Weekend wristbands are back at Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Visitors can enjoy access to all of their favourite rides at the UK’s favourite amusement park for just £19.50, when booked online in advance. Running from Saturday 15th February to Sunday 29th March, the park will be open every weekend, boasting fun for all of the family. The park will then open daily from Wednesday 1st April.   Thrill seekers are invited to experience ICON – the park’s newest ride and the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster. Catapulting riders forward with the same acceleration as a Formula One racing car, ICON…

  Smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Blackpool Winter Gardens in 2020 with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away.   Tickets go on sale on Friday 8th November 2019 and the international stage extravaganza will head to the Winter Gardens on 21-26 September 2020.   It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight…

  Blackpool Transport are paying tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes this year by again displaying large poppies on the front of its fleet of trams and buses.   The local transport operator has also added a commemorative poppy design to two of their environmentally friendly single decker buses, as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives for our freedom and in support of the Poppy Appeal.     As part of the commemorative events, Blackpool Transport will also offer free travel for all service personnel & veterans along with accompanying family members on Sunday 10th November (T&C’s apply).…

  Bus and Tram timetables will change on Sunday 3 November to reflect demand throughout the Winter months and keep services running on time.   The changes are mainly due to the time of year as winter timetables come into effect whilst some small changes have been made to benefit travellers by further increasing reliability.   Most routes will run just as frequently as they do in the summer months, with Service 1, 2c and 7 seeing slight changes in how often they run. Trams will run up to every 15 minutes during the day 7 days a week and some…

  An innovative new commercial partnership project is aiming to revitalise Blackpool and reinvigorate its community by painting the town in a specially created range of colours inspired by resident stories and memories of the resort.   LeftCoast, in partnership with Johnstone’s Paint, has created a range of decorative paint colours called "Painting the Town." The range has been developed out of a LeftCoast artist commission delivered by Blackpool based artist, Laura Shevaun Green, who wanted to develop a palette of colours inspired by resident stories to illustrate the resilience of the town and its communities.   Each of the…

    The show that's been wowing audiences all across the country is returning to Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Horseshoe     From the minds of top vocalist and producer  Marc Andrew (Splash Showgroup/Club 80s Live) and international stage illusionist Chris De Rosa (Art of Illusion/Spells) comes Timeless, an incredible new stage show which seamlessly blends music, illusion and dance. Recalling the classic heyday of variety entertainment while infusing the format with a fresh, contemporary take, Timeless feels at once both familiar and something entirely new. It is truly cutting edge variety entertainment.                …

  Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating as Valhalla has been named The Best Water Ride in the World for an amazing fifth year running at the recent Golden Tickets Awards.   Representatives from amusement and water parks across the globe gathered at Silverwood Amusement Park in Idaho, USA on 6th & 7th September for the annual ceremony, which recognises the very best in the amusement industry.   The Golden Ticket Awards are presented by Amusement Today, an international publication which covers the amusement park industry. The Golden Ticket Awards were set up in 1998 and have since recognised top parks and attractions each year.…

  Friday 16th August is National Rollercoaster Day and to mark the occasion, Blackpool Pleasure Beach are launching a soundtrack for the park’s legendary rollercoaster, The Big One.     This brand new composition will be heard by guests whilst they are queuing, and preparing to board the ride.  The music reflects the thrills and exhilaration of the ride and incorporates effects from the ride itself.   The Big One’s new soundtrack has been composed by The Notable Stranger who is also behind the ICON soundtrack and music heard during performances of the park’s ice show, Hot Ice.   The soundtrack will…

  The third Radio 2 All Star Party returns on Saturday 28th September as Trevor Nelson, Craig Charles and Ana Matronic take to the road again to broadcast live from the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool.    They will broadcast their shows live from the legendary venue, presenting a spectacular night of soul, R&B and dance music. The night will feature live performances from Beverley Knight, The Brand New Heavies, The Shapeshifters and The Fantasy Funk Band featuring guest vocalists Heather Small and Roachford.   I am delighted to be bringing the Radio 2 All Star Party to Blackpool with an…

  Click to Call our Ticket Box Office  01253 546 058      The Evolution of Magic is a fast paced, thrill riding and thoroughly entertaining show. Starring Craig Christian Magician and Illusionist who has the dexterity of a true artist and he performs miracles with just a deck of cards. His Urban and Edgy style is changing the face of Magic and Entertainment, whilst Elizabeth’s thought provoking tales of the impossible delve into the world of the unknown.   The show is packed with Mind Blowing Magic, Mentalism and skilful Cardistry. Accompanied with fresh music and stunning light effects. Returning…

                                                Click to Call our Ticket Box Office  01253 546 058    Kings and Queens returns to Blackpool's Central Pier Showbar for 2019 with Robbie Williams and Freddie Mercury tribute artists joining the stellar array of superstars for this year, all of which are hitting the high notes from Saturday 22nd June until the night before the Blackpool Illuminations go off on Saturday 2nd November. Head straight for your tickets below or for a quick overview of what…

Mayor of Blackpool, Cllr Amy Cross cuts the ribbon on the 15 new Enviro200 buses with Jane Cole (Managing Director, Blackpool Transport), Cllr Paul Galley (Chair, Blackpool Transport) and Sally Shaw (Director of People and Stakeholders, Blackpool Transport).   In 2016, Blackpool Transport made a commitment to the local authority, the people of Blackpool and the millions of visitors to the town to implement a continuous replacement programme for its 140-strong bus fleet. Since then, Alexander Dennis (ADL) has supplied 55 Enviro400 City double deckers and 33 Enviro200 single decker buses.   Working closely with Blackpool Transport, ADL has adapted…

Central - Town Centre Close to the Winter Gardens, Grand Theatre, The Blackpool Tower, Viva and Funny Girls   View Properties in Full, Check Availability and Reserve Ruskin Hotel The Melville Hotel     The beauty of Blackpool is that we have accommodation to suit every taste and every pocket. As we've said before there's nowhere quite like Blackpool, in that the resort has a niche for your niche (sugar for your honey!) Call it what you like, be it Half Board, Dinner Bed and Breakfast or simply Breakfast and Evening Meals, but if you want your main meals and entertainment…

General Manager of the Pleasure Beach Arena and Globe Theatre, David Bailey has been with the company for 40 years. David took to the ice aged 9 and soon started playing in one of the Hockey squads. With his love of skating it was only natural that when a job came available within the Arena he took the chance and applied.   Beginning his career working backstage at the Arena on 18th June 1979, David had some fantastic experiences touring the world with Hot Ice and even working as a magician’s assistant as a part of Showtime on Ice. Settling back in…

  Supernatural Events is returning to Blackpool Winter Gardens to host its popular ghost hunts and investigations in July, August and October this year. Much paranormal activity has been reported for many years within the famous complex and now those brave souls who attend will get to investigate some amazing locations including the Opera House, Empress Ballroom, The Pavilion Theatre and the Spanish Suite to find out what really goes on when the doors are locked, lights switched off and everyone has left the building!   The first paranormal event will take place in The Opera House on Friday 12…

  BOOK TICKETS NOW   *This blog post is an archived post from a number of years ago and the offer is no longer available    Blackpool Pleasure Beach has launched a new product which gives Guests the opportunity to enjoy all they can drink, all they can eat, and all they can ride, for one great price.  The new wristbands are available throughout May and offers Guests entrance to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and all the amazing rides, plus all they can eat and drink at selected catering outlets.   These new wristbands are great for families on a budget…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.     Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach Shows, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Get up to speed with an overview of everything that is happening on this Bumper May Bank Holiday Weekend Bonanza with this guide from our sister…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.     Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach Shows, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                        Friday 26th     Winter…

  Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating after enjoying a hugely successful Easter Weekend.  With the sun making a welcome appearance, many people made the decision to celebrate the fantastic weather with a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach for some fun filled family adventures.   Anyone who visited Blackpool Pleasure Beach over Easter weekend had the chance to enjoy all of their favourite rides after dark at the park’s Late Night Riding and Fireworks event on Easter Saturday.  In addition to this the park held a number of fantastic Easter activities for all the family to enjoy.  This included Easter egg…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.     Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach Shows, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                          Friday 19th   Winter…

  ICON, Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s newest ride and the UK’s first ever double launch rollercoaster, has been named Best New Visitor Attraction at the Blackpool Civic Trust Awards.    ICON opened to the public in May 2018 and since then has launched hundreds of thousands of guests on an exhilarating journey across the South side of Blackpool Pleasure Beach.  The ride, which was manufactured by Mack Rides in Germany, represents a £16.25M investment.     The Blackpool Civic Trust was formed in February 1975 to encourage and support the town of Blackpool and its people. It’s objectives and aims are…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.   Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Friday 12th   Winter Gardens - Adventures of Pinocchio 11:00am &2:00pm North Pier - Beauty and The Beast 2:00pm Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema…

  An independent national survey has revealed that Blackpool Trams are number one for customer satisfaction in the UK, for the second year running.   The research, published on 2nd April 2019 sees Blackpool Trams outperform other UK city tram operators such as Manchester Metrolink and West Midlands Metro, with the joint highest customer satisfaction score of 97% shared with Sheffield Supertram.   Published by independent watchdog Transport Focus, the research surveyed more than 4,500 tram customers across the UK.   Blackpool Trams also saw substantial increases in how satisfied customers are with value for money (up 3%) and punctuality of…

  Blackpool Pleasure Beach is gearing up for another cracking Easter with an egg-stravaganza of fun and egg-citement for the whole family.  The famous amusement park is open daily throughout the Easter holidays and its not just the amazing line up of rides for you to enjoy – there are shows and activities taking place each day.     Between Saturday 13th and Monday 22nd April there will be Easter activities taking place each day at FY4, next to the Spectacular Dancing Water Show.  The whole area will be filled with egg-citing games, activities and shows.  Each day will see six different eggs-clusive…

  Are you brave enough to step aboard The Ghost Tram this Easter? Join your ghost host and be taken on a “dark” journey from Blackpool to Fleetwood and back to hear stories of horrifying hauntings and ghostly goings-on from across the Fylde on the UK’s only ghost tram tour.   Blackpool and the Fylde Coast, the country’s number one tourist destination, has long been a favourite for holiday makers; but behind the cosy images of theme parks, beaches, donkey rides, candyfloss and ice-creams lies a “darker” side to the resort. Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours and Supernatural Events dare you to join them onboard The Ghost Tram to find out more! …

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.  Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                    SOLD OUT                   …

  Research published by independent watchdog Transport Focus has revealed that bus users in Blackpool are some of the most satisfied in England, with a 90% satisfaction score.   The research, published on 14th March 2019, surveyed more than 450 bus users across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast between September and November 2018. Blackpool Transport’s 90% customer satisfaction rating is a 3% increase on scores reported in 2017.   Customer satisfaction isn’t the only improvement reported by public transport users in Blackpool, with satisfaction scores for cleanliness on the bus (86%), comfort of seating (84%) and personal security (88%) all significantly…

  BOOK TICKETS NOW   *This blog post is an archived post from a number of years ago and the offer is no longer available    Blackpool Pleasure Beach is launching a great new product which will give Guests much more flexibility around their visits.  Open Dated Wristbands mean that visitors to Blackpool Pleasure Beach can purchase a wristband for a great online price and then visit on any day of the 2019 season.   When booking, Guests will have the option to purchase a wristband with a specific date or an Open Dated Wristband.  Once they purchase the Open…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.    Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                      Friday 29th   Funny Girls - Spring Show…

Local award-winning paranormal events company Supernatural Events is back with its thrilling and chilling Blackpool Ghost Walks at Easter. This year there are new stories, new locations and the walk now includes a “Victorian Séance” experience in what many have described as one of the town’s most haunted buildings!     Join The Victorian Ghost Hunter, Haunted Blackpool author and founder of Supernatural Events, Stephen Mercer, on a Blackpool Ghost Walk this Easter and he will guide you from the Promenade through the town’s streets and lanes where he will stop at some of Blackpool’s most important (and most haunted) buildings, attractions and outside spaces and tell…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.    Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                      Friday 22nd   Winter Gardens - International Fitness…

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FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.    Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                    SOLD OUT                 …

  Following a £400,000 investment, leading high-street brand Slug & Lettuce is set to open its doors in Blackpool in mid-March – offering a touch of glitz and glamour with a stylish edge to the town centre.       Located on Queen Street, just off the promenade, the venue boasts a new bar and deluxe new décor full of rich, bold prints, on-trend neon hues and flashes of gold throughout. The fabulous VIP cocktail masterclass station is set to be the background to many an Instagram post and is perfect to kick-start the ultimate night out. Guests can also try…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.    Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                    Blackpool FC Homecoming               …

  Blackpool Transport will host an Accessible Open Day as part of Disabled Access Day on 16th March at their Starr Gate Tram Depot.   Disabled Access Day is a national initiative which encourages disabled people and businesses to try something new in the spirit of cooperation, safety and fun.   The doors at Starr Gate tram depot will be open for all on Saturday 16th March for a rare opportunity to see back of house areas and for visitors to board a bus and a tram in a safe, quiet environment.   The day aims to encourage those with any form…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.      Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                    Friday 1st   Funny Girls - Spring Show…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.      Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                      Friday 22nd   Funny Girls - Spring…

  A nationwide, week-long celebration of the British independent accommodation sector is launching between 18-24th March to raise awareness of the incredible work of independent hosts across the country.   Following the success of the inaugural National B&B Day in 2018, this year will see an entire week dedicated to recognising the hard work that independent hosts put into not only making their properties a success, but also their significant contributions to the UK economy.  More than 20,000 B&Bs across the country generate £2 billion annually for the UK economy.  This week is all about recognising their contribution to the…

  FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.    Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                    Friday 15th   Winter Gardens - Blackpool Magic…

  The UK’s favourite amusement park opens for WOW Weekends, and the start of an exciting new season, on Saturday 16th February with all wristbands just £19.50 when booked online in advance at blackpoolpleasurebeach.com    For just £19.50 you can experience all the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, from the steel mega coaster of the Big One, the twists and turns of the amazing Infusion to the more sedate surroundings of the River Caves, there’s something for everyone at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.       Launched in May 2018, ICON is the world’s most interactive rollercoaster and delivers an exhilarating experience as…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.  Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                    Friday 8th   Marine Hall - Fleetwood Beer & Cider…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.  Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                                    Friday 1st   Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Grand…

  Blackpool Anchor Event News                   The 37th Fleetwood Beer & Cider Festival will be taking place in the Marine Hall, Fleetwood on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7th, 8th and 9th of February 2019.  Over 100 real ales will be on offer over the three days.  As one would expect, all styles of beer (bitters, IPAs, stouts, porters, golden ales, lagers etc) will be of offer, demonstrating the depth and variety of flavour offered by real ale.  New breweries will get to display their wares alongside the regular favourites.  Local breweries will also…

                                                                                                                                                                                            Blackpool Anchor Event News    Blackpool’s bubbliest event…

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.  Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Friday 25th   Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Grand Theatre - Alice in Wonderland 7:00pm     Saturday 26th   Winter Gardens - Open Day 11:00am Tower…

  Celebrate all things Eurovision at Blackpool’s Big Eurovision Party this May. Start your Eurovision weekend off with a bang at Blackpool’s Opera House with incredible performances from UK winners Katrina (Ex Katrina & The Waves) and Bucks Fizz along with UK finalists Sonia, Nicki French and Daz Sampson on Friday 17th May at 7:30pm.   Tickets available here                   Tickets? Yes, please!   Need a Blackpool Hotel? Reserve a Room  → Right this Way   

FREE PDF Printable What's On in Blackpool Guide. Click here or above or below to download the handy Blackpool Events print-off.  Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058   Reserve Viva Blackpool Show Tickets online with a 15% discount here Winter Gardens Blackpool Show and Event Tickets are available here   Funny Girls, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pier (inc. Kings and Queens) and all remaining Blackpool Shows and Attraction Tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office in-person or over the phone by calling 01253 546 058. Read our Ticket Service Reviews here.   Anchor Event                              …

  Reserve your  Blackpool Hotel here   It is the football stadium that often doubles up as a music concert venue, Blackpool's very own Arena that has played host to the likes of Sir Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, a-ha and UB40. Plus, every May, round balls are substituted for egg shaped ones when Anchor Event the Rugby League Summer Bash takes place.    More often than not though it is EFL League One business as usual. As a visiting away fan coming to support their team at Bloomfield Road, you will no doubt be making a beeline for the 2,500 capacity Stan Mortensen…

  Blackpool Anchor Event News   Following on from the success of the first ever Blackpool Music Run, the event will be back in 2019, on Father’s Day, Sunday 16 June. Organisers HN Taylor promise the event will be bigger and better than before with lots of new features. There will be a new route and distance for 2019, with the 10K now taking in the North Promenade past Gynn Square. Along with the new 10K route there will also be a 5K which will be open to people of ages 11 and above on the day of the event.…

       To start 2019 off in style, we deemed it high time formal recognition was given to the continued commitment of event organisers to staging their event year after year in or around Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.    Anchor events from Little Touches ® Hospitality are the bread and butter of our 52 Week Resort - take them in all on their own or use them as a starting point to build your Blackpool experience around, with every topping imaginable coming from our legendary Shows and Attractions.   From Pigeons to Pier Jam, Soul to Summer Bash and Magic to…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 14th     Winter Gardens - Wizard of Oz 7:00pm Grand Theatre - Beauty and The Beast Panto 1:30pm & 7:00pm Funny Girls - Christmas Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Xmas Hollywood Party Nights 7:00pm Tower Ballroom - Christmas Parties 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Love Actually 7:30pm Central Pier - Kings & Queens Christmas Special 7:30pm Winter Gardens - The Threepenny Opera 2:00pm & 7:30pm Winter Gardens - One Night Only Xmas Party 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm Viva…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 7th     Winter Gardens - Wizard of Oz 7:00pm Grand Theatre - Beauty and The Beast Panto 7:00pm Funny Girls - Christmas Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Xmas Hollywood Party Nights 7:00pm Tower Ballroom - Christmas Parties 7:00pm Regent Cinema - White Christmas 7:30pm Central Pier - Kings & Queens Christmas Special 7:30pm Viva - Ultimate Christmas Party 8:45pm Viva - Lionel Vinyl's Festive Funk 9:00pm     Saturday 8th     North Pier Heritage Stop - Meet Santa Tram 10:00am Pleasure Beach…

The local transport provider has turned one of their premium branded Palladium double decker buses into a bus which resembles Santa’s sleigh and his reindeers.   The idea behind the Christmas initiative came from local bus driver Roy, who wanted to spread some Christmas joy to customers travelling by bus throughout December.      I love getting in to the spirit of Christmas and being able to bring a smile to a customer’s face. I’m delighted that I’ve been able to turn my mobile office in to a Christmas themed bus and hope residents of Blackpool raise a smile if…

  It's very much a case of a two-hander now at Little Touches ® Hospitality: Families and Couples right here on LittleTouches.com and the exactly what it says on the tin Weekend Blackpool for Stag, Hen and Party Group Hotels.   We're now covering all bases in a move that shows some love to the important party market and night time economy. With an unashamed emphasis on quality just like on this site, all Weekend Blackpool hotels are vetted and approved by us before becoming part of our roster.   Drawing on our existing Ticket Office partnerships, Weekend Blackpool Guests will be…

  Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 30th     Funny Girls - Christmas Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Mamma Mia 7:30pm Central Pier - Kings & Queens Christmas Special 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Ukulele Orchestra 7:30pm Viva - Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers 7:45pm     Saturday 1st     Pleasure Beach - Nicktoons Christmas Grotto 10:30am St. John's Square - Christmas Lights Switch-On 2:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus - Christmas Panto 1:00pm & 4:00pm Funny Girls - Christmas Show 7:00pm Central Pier - Kings & Queens Christmas Special…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 23rd     Winter Gardens - Christmas Tree Festival 11:00am Tower Jungle Jim's - Jungle King: Preston City Wrestling 6:00pm Funny Girls - Christmas Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Grease 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Buddy Holly & The Cricketers 7:30pm  Pleasure Beach - Fawlty Towers Dining Experience 7:30pm     Saturday 24th     Pleasure Beach - Nicktoons Christmas Grotto 10:30am Winter Gardens - Christmas Tree Festival 11:00am Blackpool Tower Circus - Christmas Panto 2:30pm Bloomfield Road - Blackpool FC vs. Burton Albion…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 16th     Winter Gardens - British National Dance Champ. All Day Funny Girls - ICONS 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Little Shop of Horrors 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Dracula 7:30pm Viva - Christmas with The Osmonds 7:45pm     Saturday 17th     Winter Gardens - British National Dance Champ. All Day Pleasure Beach - Nicktoons Christmas Grotto 10:30am Clifton Square - Lytham Christmas Lights Entertainment 1:45pm Clifton Square - Lytham Christmas Lights Switch On 4:30pm Tower Ballroom - BBC Strictly Come Dancing…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 9th     Grand Theatre - The Comedy of Errors 1:30pm & 7:00pm Funny Girls - ICONS 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Pitch Perfect 7:30pm Winter Gardens - The Best of Billy Ocean 7:30pm Tower Ballroom - Soul Weekender 8:00pm     Saturday 10th     Pleasure Beach - Nicktoons Christmas Grotto 10:30am North Pier Merrie England - Elvis Competition 11:00am Tower Ballroom - Soul Weekender 1:00pm Grand Theatre - The Comedy of Errors 1:30pm Funny Girls - ICONS 7:00pm Winter Gardens - The…

Blackpool Transport are offering free travel for Service Personnel of the Armed Forces on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November 2018   The local transport company will give service personnel, their spouses and children, free travel on all Blackpool Transport service buses and trams on production of a Mod 90 service card or veterans badge.   The company have also purchased 100 Poppy lapel pin badges directly from the Royal British Legion to mark the centenary of Armistice Day. The pin badges will be gifted to 100 customers on board both trams and buses in the lead up to Remembrance…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 2nd     Funny Girls - Halloween Show 7:00pm Viva - Roy Chubby Brown 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Dirty Dancing 7:30pm Winter Gardens - Saturday Night Fever 7:30pm Grand Theatre - The Meat Loaf Story 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm     Saturday 3rd     Pleasure Beach - Nicktoons Christmas Grotto 10:30am Bloomfield Road - Blackpool FC vs. Bristol Rovers 3:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus                              1:00pm & 4:00pm &  7:00pm   Funny Girls - Halloween Show 7:00pm…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 26th     Blackpool Tower Circus                              1:00pm & 4:00pm Funny Girls - Halloween Show 7:00pm New Bonney Street - RUSH Lightpool 7:30pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Harry Potter 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Pleasure Beach - Circus of Horrors 5:00pm & 8:00pm Winter Gardens - The Greatest Showman 5:00pm & 8:00pm     Saturday 27th     Illuminations Depot - Lightworks Heritage Tour 11:30am Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Blackpool…

  Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 19th     Viva - High Jinx 6:00pm Funny Girls - Halloween Show 7:00pm Winter Gardens - Michael Bolton In Concert 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Sleepy Hollow 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Dad's Army Radio Hour 7:30pm Viva - Jim Davidson 7:45pm     Saturday 20th     Winter Gardens - Sequence Dance Festival All Day Bloomfield Road - Blackpool vs. AFC Wimbledon 3:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 12th     Funny Girls - Halloween Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Jumanji 7:30pm Grand Theatre - My Mother Said I Never Should 7:30pm Viva - Wannabe: The Spice Girls Show 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm     Saturday 13th     North Pier - Oktoberfest 12:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus                              1:00pm & 4:00pm &  7:00pm   Funny Girls - Halloween Show 7:00pm Grand Theatre…

  Blackpool Transports Tram Engineering team have been named as joint winners of the Team of the Year award at the recent Global Light Rail Awards.   The award, which was presented at the Global Light Rail Awards in London on Wednesday 3 October, celebrates and rewards the most outstanding contributors to the Global Light Rail industry.    The Team of the Year award recognises the collective efforts of those who have gone above and beyond to deliver excellence within the Light Rail industry.   The efforts of the Engineering Team along with everyone else involved at Blackpool Transport haven’t…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 5th     Comedy Carpet - Sooty Meet and Greet 6:00pm Comedy Carpet - Sooty Illuminations Switch On 7:00pm Funny Girls - Halloween Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Hocus Pocus 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Viva - Roy Chubby Brown 7:30pm Comedy Carpet - Sooty Stage Show 7:40pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm Comedy Carpet - Sooty Lightpool Projection 8:15pm Comedy Carpet - World Fireworks Winner Announced 8:25pm…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 28th     Winter Gardens - Enterprise Vision Awards 6:00pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - War of the Worlds 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 3:30pm & 7:30pm Viva - Joe Pasquale 7:45pm Promenade - World Fireworks Champ. (Canada) 8.30pm     Saturday 29th     Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus                              1:00pm & 4:00pm & 7:00pm  …

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 21st       Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Oktoberfest ft. Bavarian Stompers 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Aliens 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Viva - An Evening With Paul Stewart 7:30pm Viva - Eyes & Teeth: Keith Harris Tribute 7:45pm Promenade  - World Fireworks Champ. (Canada) *Postponed until 28th due to exceptionally high winds 8:30pm     Saturday 22nd       Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 14th   Winter Gardens - Madagascar:The Musical 7:00pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Invasion of The Body Snatchers 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Oliver! 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Viva - Cannon & Ball 7:45pm Promenade  - World Fireworks Champ. (Romania) 8:30pm     Saturday 15th       Winter Gardens - Coast Town 12:00pm Winter Gardens - Gin Jamboree 12:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Blackpool…

Ticket Box Office 01253 546 058 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 7th     Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 2:30pm & 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Forbidden Planet 7:30pm Grand Theatre - ABBA Mania 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Viva - Roy Chubby Brown 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm Promenade  - World Fireworks Champ. (France) 8:30pm     Saturday 8th     Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus …

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 31st     Tower Headland - Illuminations Switch-On 4:00pm Pleasure Beach - Steve Hewlett Show 6:30pm St Annes Beach - International Kite Festival 7:00pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 2:30pm & 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - E.T. 7:30pm Grand Theatre - ABBA Mania 7:30pm Viva - Billy Pearce 7:45pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm     Saturday 1st     St Annes Beach  - International Kite Festival All Day  Pleasure…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 24th     Pleasure Beach - Steve Hewlett Show 6:30pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 2:30pm & 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - The Lion King 7:30pm Grand Theatre - ABBA Mania 7:30pm Viva - Joe Wildy Showband 7:30pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm     Saturday 25th     Winter Gardens - North West Motorbike Fest. All Day Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus                              1:00pm &…

  We’re proud to announce the introduction of a new attraction to Blackpool’s South Shore.   LuceMajicus is the newest of the Blackpool attractions - an immersive and interactive experience, perfect for families and captivating for any age. This attraction is unique in how it unites the latest technology with the Chinese tradition of lantern craft to create an illuminating walk-through attraction and is truly an experience not to be missed.   Walk through the illuminated garden area, see the live reptiles, the aviary of beautiful birds and then the aquarium of tropical fish. Meet with Luce the Lizard, an…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 17th     Blackpool Tower Circus - Wrestling 6:00pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 2:30pm & 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Labyrinth 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Grand Theatre - ABBA Mania 7:30pm Winter Gardens - Fame The Musical 7:30pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm Viva - Faith: The George Michael Legacy 7:45pm Grand Theatre - Be My Baby 8:00pm     Saturday 18th    …

  Hit 70s band Paper Lace are reunited and coming to Blackpool for one night only this September. Reuniting original member Carlo Paul Santana, with Chris Raynor, John Raynor and Graham Wyvill, they will be playing all the hits on Saturday 22nd September at Blackpool North Pier's Merrie England Bar.   Paper Lace formed in the lace city of Nottingham in 1968 as "Music Box." A name change in the early 1970s led to a winning run on the Hughie Green presented talent show Opportunity Knocks. History was being made. Paper Lace catapulted to world fame with their massive worlwide # 1 hits...   Billy -…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 10th     Winter Gardens - Gin & Rum Festival 2018 All Day Pleasure Beach - Steve Hewlett Show 6:30pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 2:30pm & 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Ghostbusters 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Winter Gardens - The Play That Goes Wrong 7:30pm Grand Theatre - ABBA Mania 7:30pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm Viva - The Fizz (Formerly of Bucks Fizz) 7:45pm…

EDIT: Unfortunately, this event has been Cancelled   The popular West Coast Rock Cafe, opposite the spectacular world-famous Winter Gardens, will host a series of matinee and evening shows between 26th August and 28th October. The show was recently staged at the world famous Pinewood Studios (home of the Bond movies), the 2018 Starburst Media City Festival in Salford, and was a Greater Manchester Fringe Festival award nominee just last month.   'One Man Bond: Every Bond Film In 60 Minutes' is written by, and stars, Brian Gorman as over 200 characters, including every James Bond from Sean Connery to Daniel…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 3rd     Winter Gardens - Rebellion Festival 2018 All Day Viva - High Jinx 6:00pm Pleasure Beach - Steve Hewlett Show 6:30pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 2:30pm & 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Mary Poppins 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Grand Theatre - ABBA Mania 7:30pm Viva - Roy Chubby Brown: The Second Coming 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm  …

  Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 27th       Viva - High Jinx 6:00pm Pleasure Beach - Steve Hewlett Show 6:30pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 2:30pm & 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Winter Gardens - MatchPlay Darts Quarter Finals 7:00pm Winter Gardens - Summer Holiday 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Karate Kid 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Grand Theatre - ABBA Mania 7:30pm Viva - Paul Zerdin: All Mouth 7:45pm     Saturday 28th  …

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 20th     Lytham Festival - George Ezra & Emeli Sande 6:00pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 2:30pm & 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Winter Gardens - Kevin & Karen Dance 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Fight Club 7:30pm Heritage Tram Stop - The Ghost Tram 7:30pm Grand Theatre - ABBA Mania 7:30pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm North Pier Sunset Cinema - The Goonies 8:00pm     Saturday 21st     Irish Sea -…

Throughout the holiday period join The Victorian Ghost Hunter, aka Haunted Blackpool author and founder of the award-winning Supernatural Events, Stephen Mercer, on the spooky strolls or the haunted heritage tram to learn about Blackpool and the Fylde Coast’s “darker” history and its many ghostly goings-ons!       Blackpool Ghost Walks take place from Wednesday 18th July to Saturday 27th October (Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings). They start at the Blackpool Tourist Information Centre at 7.30pm and wind their way around streets and lanes in the town centre stopping at some of Blackpool’s most important (and most haunted) buildings, attractions and outside spaces with those in…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 13th     Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 7:00pm Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Winter Gardens - Titanic: The Musical 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Stand By Me 7:30pm Viva - Showaddywaddy 7:45pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm Grand Theatre - Jon Richardson 8:00pm Viva Vegas Diner  - Lionel Vinyl Decades Party 9:00pm     Saturday 14th     Winter Gardens - Afternoon Tea 12:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus                              1:00pm & 4:00pm   Pleasure Beach -…

  Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 6th     Tower Headland - Blackpool Festival All Day Viva - High Jinx 6:00pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Hot Ice 7:00pm Winter Gardens - 140th Gala Dinner 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Wizard Of Oz 7:30pm Viva - The Osmonds 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm     Saturday 7th     Tower Headland - Blackpool Festival All Day Illuminations Depot - Lightworks Heritage Tour 11:30am Stanley Park - Wordpool Family Day…

                                                      One of our main summer ticket selections for 2018 is Kings & Queens at the Central Pier Showbar. Having partnered with Blackpool Piers, we now have the opportunity to sell for one of the hottest items in the resort's event roster at our Ticket Office.       Kings & Queens returns for its 5th season with all of the artists back together for the 2nd year running. Expect to see stellar tributes to Michael…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 29th     Winter Gardens - Blackpool Elvis Celebration All Day Winter Gardens - Prosecco Festival 6:30pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Saturday Night Fever 7:30pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm Viva - Sing Baby Sing: Sounds of The Stylistics 7:45pm     Saturday 30th     Tower Headland  - National Armed Forces Day All Day Winter Gardens - Blackpool Elvis Celebration All Day Winter Gardens - Prosecco Festival 12:30pm Blackpool Tower Circus                              1:00pm & 4:00pm   Blackpool Pleasure…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 22nd     Stanley Park Bandstand - Midsummer Nights Dream 6:30pm North Pier - Sunset Cinema: Jaws 7:00pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - A Clockwork Orange 7:30pm Winter Gardens - Beautiful The Musical 7:30pm     Saturday 23rd     Rigby Road Depot - Totally Models Weekend All Day Blackpool Tower Circus - Wrestling                              12:00pm & 3:00pm   Grand Theatre - Peppa Pig's Adventure 10:00am & 1:00pm & 4:00pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Blackpool…

You wait for one bus and 18 new ones come along!   Blackpool Transport Services will officially unveil 18 brand new Enviro200 buses on 25th June 2018.   Finished in the ‘Palladium’ brand, the buses offer free Wi-Fi, USB charging points and phone holders, fancy seats and next stop audio/visual announcements amongst other features.   The delivery of these 18 vehicles, which are supplied by British manufacturer Alexander Dennis, and are a single deck version of their fellow Enviro 400’s which Blackpool Transport currently have in their fleet, brings the total new buses brought into the fleet since 2015 to 73.…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 15th     North Pier - 3rd Annual Beer & Cider Festival 12:00pm Winter Gardens - International Soul Festival 3 12:00pm Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Grand Theatre - The Commuters 7:00pm Regent Cinema - The Godfather II 7:30pm Viva - The Lionel Richie Songbook 7:45pm     Saturday 16th     Grand Theatre - Theatre Heritage Tour 11:00am North Pier - 3rd Annual Beer & Cider Festival 12:00pm Winter Gardens - International Soul Festival 3 12:00pm Bond Street Chippy - Carnival…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 8th     South Promenade - AirgameZ (Crane Jumping) 10:00am Funny Girls - Summer Show 7:00pm Grand Theatre - UK Pink Floyd Experience 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Superman 7:30pm Viva - Ceri Dupree - Live & Proud! 7:45pm     Saturday 9th     Pride Blackpool All Day South Promenade - AirgameZ (Crane Jumping) 10:00am North Pier - The Big Pier Watch Day 11:00am Blackpool Tower Circus                       1:00pm & 4:00pm   Blackpool Pleasure…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 1st     Winter Gardens - May Dance Festival All Day Illuminations Depot - Lightworks Tour 1:30pm Blackpool Tower Circus                              2:30pm Viva - High Jinx 6:00pm Funny Girls - ICONS 7:00pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Me and My Girl 7:30pm Regent Cinema - Enter The Dragon 7:30pm Winter Gardens - Fat Friends 7:30pm Blackpool TIC - Ghost Walk 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm     Saturday 2nd     Blackpool…

  Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 25th         Winter Gardens - May Dance Festival All Day   Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm   Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm   Grand Theatre - The Kite Runner 7:30pm   Regent Cinema - The Breakfast Club 7:30pm   Winter Gardens - Shrek The Musical 7:30pm   Blackpool TIC - Ghost Walk 7:30pm   Viva - Greatest Hits of Motown 7:45pm   Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm       Saturday 26th    …

    Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of 65 Blue Flags and 125 Seaside Awards, with our very own Blackpool South Beach making the list for the third year in a row. The award recognises and rewards beaches in England that achieve the highest standards of beach management and means those visiting them can be sure that they are clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards. Alongside this, Blue Flag beaches have to run a minimum of five educational activities for the local community and visitors to make people aware of the importance of looking after the natural environment.  …

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here       Friday 18th     Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Rita, Sue And Bob Too 7:30pm Winter Gardens - Shrek The Musical 7:30pm     Saturday 19th     Blackpool Tower Circus 1:00pm &  4:00pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Fleetwood Marine Hall - Pink Floydian 7:30pm Winter Gardens - Shrek The Musical 2:30pm &  7:30pm Viva - Comedy Station Club 8:15pm Viva - Viva Vegas Live 8:15pm    …

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here       Friday 11th         Grand Theatre - The Jungle Book 7:00pm   Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm   Regent Cinema - Die Hard 7:30pm   Viva - An Evening with Kevin Keegan 7:30pm   Winter Gardens - Grumpy Old Women 8:00pm       Saturday 12th         Winter Gardens - Spring Brass Band Festival 8:00am   Grand Theatre - Play Reading 1:30pm   Blackpool Tower Circus 1:00pm & 4:00pm   Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Evolution of…

  Returning for its twelfth year, Wordpool - Blackpool Arts and Libraries Festival of Words - promises to be yet another fantastic year in 2018.      During the festival week in May they'll be reflecting the mood of the nation and sharing the romance of the impending Royal Wedding with an evening of bestselling romantic fiction at Stanley Park’s Art Deco Café on Tuesday 15th May from 6pm. So don those formals and florals and join internationally best-selling authors Carole Matthews and Fiona Walker with host Hayley Kay of Radio Wave for a fundraising launch event that has all the romance, food, music and…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 4th       Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Blackpool Ghost Walks - Departs from Tourist Information Centre 7:30pm Regent Cinema - The Goonies 7:30pm Viva - High Jinx Magic 7:45pm Viva - The Upbeat Beatles 7:45pm Grand Theatre - Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm     Saturday 5th       Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Comic Con World 10:00am Grand Theatre - My First Ballet: Swan Lake 11:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus 1:00pm     & 4:00pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach -…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 27th       Winter Gardens - Gary Barlow           SOLD OUT 6:30pm Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Educating Rita 7:30pm Grand Theatre - The Rat Pack 7:30pm     Saturday 28th       Blackpool FC vs. Shrewsbury Town 3:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus 12:00pm & 3:00pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Winter Gardens - Gary Barlow            SOLD OUT 6:30pm Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Blackpool Tower…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 20th       Grand Theatre - Dinosaur World Live 2:00pm & 4:30pm Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Zulu 7:30pm     Saturday 21st       Grand Theatre - Dinosaur World Live 11:00am & 2:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus 1:00pm & 4:00pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach Evolution of Magic 6:00pm Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Viva - Comedy Station Club 8:15pm Viva - Viva Vegas Live 8:15pm     Sunday 22nd       Grand Theatre - Dinosaur World Live…

  ​ Virgin Trains is preparing to introduce 35 additional services per week between London and Blackpool next month, following electrification of the route by Network Rail.   Launching on Monday, 21st May, ahead of Blackpool’s peak tourism season, the electric Pendolino services will strengthen connections to and from the city six days a week, providing eight direct services each weekday and six services on a Saturday. The move has been hailed as a “step change in connectivity” by tourism leaders and follows Virgin Trains’ move to reintroduce direct rail services to London back in 2014.   The extra weekday…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 13th           Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm   Winter Gardens - Twinkletoes Dance Production 7:00pm   Regent Cinema - Alfie 7:30pm   Grand Theatre - Legally Blonde The Musical 7:30pm   Blackpool TIC - Ghost Walks 7:30pm   Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm       Saturday 14th           Winter Gardens - Afternoon Tea 12:00pm   Grand Theatre - Play Reading 1:00pm   Blackpool FC vs. Fleetwood Town 3:00pm   Blackpool Tower Circus…

Arti is reviewing the situation in this spectacular fusion of Spoken Word, Physical Theatre and Dance. Enter the Deep Dark underground world of the villainous CC and The Catz crew, follow the playful Protojayz as they are unlawfully educated in the hustle of the streets by the Bad Influence of their master Fazin. Will The Fortune sisters be able to Save any of these orphans from their immoral life style?   The tale of a young boy, entangled in a life of crime, twisted in the chaos and corruption of two adults who both want to win his loyalty. 'Arti'…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here     Friday 6th       Blackpool Tower Circus 2:30pm Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Winter Gardens - Peter Kay's Car Share 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Get Carter 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Priscilla: Queen of The Desert 7:30pm Grand Theatre - Laugh out Loud Comedy Club 8:00pm Blackpool TIC - Ghost Walks 7:30pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Evolution of Magic 7:30pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm Viva - Cannon & Ball 7:45pm     Saturday 7th       Blackpool Tower Circus 1:00pm…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here       On All Week           Winter Gardens   Blackpool Junior Dance Festival         Friday 30th           Blackpool Tower Circus   1:00pm & 4:00pm Blackpool FC vs. Doncaster Rovers   3:00pm Funny Girls - Spring Show   7:00pm Regent Cinema - Jaws   7:30pm Grand Theatre - Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde   7:30pm Blackpool TIC - Ghost Walks   7:30pm Viva - High Jinx   6:00pm Viva - Roy Chubby Brown   7:30pm Pleasure…

  Little Touches was treated to an exclusive Press Launch on Friday 23rd March, giving us a sneak peek at a much welcomed addition to Blackpool's visitor offering .   The multi-million pound elephant facility, which has been named Project Elephant Base Camp, will open to the public on Saturday 24th March. It combines the UK’s largest indoor elephant house with a huge outdoor habitat and an immersive themed visitor experience through Asia.     Visitors will find themselves at eye level with the herd of elephants, which currently consists of Kate, who has lived in Blackpool for 46 years, Tara,…

  On Thursday 22nd March, Little Touches were proud to be invited to the unveiling of the new Marvel Super Heroes attraction at Madame Tussauds. The new multimillion pound extension features some of your favourite Marvel characters in what will be one of the most exciting new additions to Blackpool this year.     The new characters on display include: Thor The Incredible Hulk Groot Nick Fury ​ ​You can find them in well-designed sets from the films, such as Thor's ice cave to the streets of New York - which all adds up to the perfect photo opportunity. Try to lift…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 23rd       Winter Gardens - Blackpool Beer & Cider Festival All Day Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Kes  7:30pm Grand Theatre - Son of a Preacher Man 7:30pm Blackpool TIC - Ghost Walks 7:30pm Viva - High Jinx 7:45pm Viva - Noasis: The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band 8:00pm     Saturday 24th       Winter Gardens - Blackpool Beer & Cider Festival All Day Blackpool Carers Centre - Easter Fair 12:00pm Blackpool Tower Circus 1:00pm  &…

  Little Touches are proud to be taking part as a sponsor of National B&B Day - a day to recognise all the incredible achievements and the contribution that independent hosts and hoteliers make to the hospitality industry. There are over 20,000 B&Bs in the UK that contribute over £2 billion annually to the UK economy, something we think is worth celebrating.   Little Touches champions B&Bs in Blackpool and around the UK so we are proud to sponsor National B&B Day and celebrate such a vibrant part of the hospitality industry.     The event will celebrate the best of Britain’s small…

  Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours and Supernatural Events have joined forces to create a new attraction for the holiday seasons throughout 2018. If you’re feeling brave then step aboard The Ghost Tram and you will be taken on a “dark” journey from Blackpool along the Fylde Coast to Fleetwood and back to hear stories of ghosts, hauntings, myths and the macabre!      Blackpool and the Fylde Coast has long been a favourite for holiday makers and visitors. For many, the area conjures up cosy images of theme parks, beaches, donkey rides, candyfloss and ice-creams. However, the popular resorts of…

Ticket Box Office 01253 420 121 Reserve Viva show tickets online with a 15% discount here   Friday 16th       Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Regent Cinema - Withnail and I  7:30pm Grand - 20th Century Boy The Musical 7:30pm Viva - Rose Marie 7:45pm     Saturday 17th       Funny Girls - Spring Show 7:00pm Grand - 20th Century Boy The Musical 3:00pm & 7:30pm Viva - Comedy Station Club 8:15pm Viva - Viva Vegas Live 8:15pm     Sunday 18th       Viva - Hot Foot Dance Spectacular 6:00pm Funny Girls - Spring…

  The Easter holidays not only mark the start of two weeks off school for many children in England and Wales, but is the beginning of Blackpool's busy period - which extends all the way until the Illuminations go off in November. Alongside all the old favourites, there's plenty of new introductions to the scene this April.     Blackpool Zoo   The UK's largest elephant house and a brand new enclosure is due to open by Easter, housing a new herd of Asian elephants as well as our old favourite, Kate. Dubbed Project Elephant, the multi-million pound facility will open up…

The Blackpool Tower is hosting new Indie and Rock music festival Revival on March 24th 2018.   Revival 2018 will transport festival goers to the indie and rock scene that dominated the nineties and noughties and will be housed inside the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Some of the UK’s top award winning tribute acts, Antarctic Monkeys, Oasish, the Stereotonics, Green Date and The Hot Red Chilli Peppers perform monster hits from the popular bands. Doors open at 4PM and after all 5 bands have performed, there will be after show DJ sets playing to keep your night rocking until the early hours.     Standard or…

  When people want to enjoy a seaside stay in Blackpool, not everyone feels the attraction of large hotels and prefer instead a more local, homely Bed & Breakfast. Here at LittleTouches.com, we're famous for championing the independent hotelier, bursting with character and individuality. As such, we have a great Accommodation Type filter to help you find your fit.      Find your fit here   There's plenty of accommodation types on offer at Little Touches, from the staples of Guest Houses, Hotels and Apartments to rarities like Cottages, Castles and Villas. We invite you to use all of the…

  Liverpool-based Real Ale Events are bringing back a Beer & Cider Festival to Blackpool this coming March. The company organise large scale beer festivals and after their success across the North West, branched out to Blackpool.   Last year saw over 2000 guests come along to the festival, and they’re hoping for even bigger numbers this year.   The festival is running from Friday 23rd to Saturday 24th March 2018, with two day-long sessions. It will be held inside the Olympia room at Blackpool Winter Gardens. It’s not the first time Real Ale Events have hosted a festival in…

  It almost goes without saying that Blackpool is a family resort at heart. Every year, thousands of young couples and families arrive to experience all of the attractions and shows the UK's Entertainment Capital has to offer. Here at Little Touches, we have our very own Families & Couples specialists across Blackpool B&Bs, Guest Houses and Hotels. These Masters of Their Niche provide everything you need to make the most of your break.     North Shore Just on the fringes of the Blackpool Town Centre shops, shows, Winter Gardens and Tower, North Shore is an area of Blackpool a little…

    The inaugural Blackpool Vegan and Green Festival takes place on Saturday March 10th 2018 from 10am to 5pm at St. Thomas’ Church Parish Centre, just 10 minutes walk from Blackpool North train station. Paul from LT GOLD’s Kings Seafront Hotel and Faringo’s Vegan restaurant is one of the team behind this exciting new event to hit the resort and we recently caught up with him to get the inside scoop on what to expect.     Of the 50 stalls on the day, around: 70% will be for Food Products – homemade burgers, sauces, cheeses, general artisan food…

  The critically acclaimed Shrek The Musical is coming to two Little Touches seaside destinations in Summer 2018.    Blackpool Winter Gardens May 15th - 27th   Venue Cymru, Llandudno August 21st - September 2nd       Fresh from the West End and Broadway, Shrek The Musical will be making a few stops by the sea on its huge nationwide tour. It brings to stage a musical retelling of the 2001 Oscar®-winning animated film, with over 100 much-loved fairytale characters and a 14-foot dragon in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.     Starring Steffan Harri as the beloved swamp-dwelling ogre ‘Shrek’, actor and recording artist Amelia Lily…

  It's no coincidence that one of the most common things people want to know about Blackpool is which hotels have parking. Being able to park at the property gives Guests that all-important peace of mind and allows them to focus on the fun with much less faffing to find a space.    Dedicated Parking Some of our hotels have dedicated parking, so there's a guaranteed space reserved for every room they have. We highly recommend our GOLD properties Canberra and Queen Victoria who have dedicated parking for all their Guests.          Other Hotels that have dedicated parking for their Guests…

  There’s nowhere quite like Blackpool. Where else in the world can say they have a complete set of three piers, a Tower, a theme park, a waterpark, a zoo, a waxworks, an aquarium and a mix of historic and contemporary entertainment venues? If that wasn’t enough, all this full-on full-throttle leisure action takes place against the backdrop of what was named the second-best shoreline in the world in a Royal Caribbean survey - not bad considering Dubai took the top spot and the Gulf Coast was third.   Although Blackpool is proudly all things, to all people, within that…

  The beauty of Blackpool is that there's accomodation to suit every pocket. On LittleTouches.com, you'll find our price range filter pride of place at the top let hand corner when you're searching. We know sometimes people don't want to break the bank, so we offer cosy, highly-reviewed seaside accomodations as low as £20.   You can view our lowest-price hotel rooms here.   For the very best deals, the golden-rule remains that you head to the coast midweek. We actually have a dedicated Midweek Blackpool page you can head to here. Having said that, even during the weekends over winter you…

  Hold tight as we proudly unveil the recipients of our Guest is God Award for 2018. 61 properties spanning Blackpool Hotels, B&Bs, Guest Houses and Apartments are service superstars, with Southport, Scarborough, Whitby and Llandudno accommodation providers also well-represented in the overall 77-strong quality cohort too.   Guest is God as a philosophy comes from our founder’s time spent working at what many people see as the pinnacle of hospitality and service – Walt Disney World in Florida. Beginning his “Traditions” induction training back in June 2009, the leader of the group made it clear that “it is always Guest with…

           Allow us to be upfront about our Blackpool hotels on the Golden Mile seafront. Top 10 lists are a very popular trend, but here at Little Touches we always want to give that extra something, so here's our Top 11.   As ever, our GOLD properties come with our highest endorsement - in this case Rockcliffe Hotel and Kings - however the list in general is in no particular order.      Rockcliffe Hotel   Garvey's Promenade   Oakwell   The Bromley Hotel   South Beach Promenade   St. Albans Hotel   Kings   Crystals…

As the year comes to a close, it’s common to reflect on the achievements and events from the past 12 months. 2017 marked many milestones for Blackpool – from the return of the Blackpool Carnival, the opening of the Viva Vegas Diner to Stanley Park being voted the best in all of Britain. We’ve created a list of what we view as the most important events and news from each month this year, so without further ado, here’s the Year In Review:   January – For the first time in 5 years, Britain’s Got Talent returned to Blackpool to film…

  With Goldsoul's Blackpool and Whitby events a mainstay of the events calendar in two of our flagship destinations, we saw it as only right to shine a spotlight on the man behind the rekindling of music memories - Kev Roberts.    What is the history of Goldsoul events and how did it first come about ?   Goldsoul came about in the early 90s as a vehicle to improve the customer experience at Soul events. There was too much emphasis on "scene behaviour" without a welcome sign and better facilities. We sought superior venues and started to research heavily.     …

  When it comes to shorelines, it is now a sure-thing that Blackpool's is a stand-out. Leading psychologist Dr David Holmes and travel blogger Laila Swann teamed up to head up a study into the world's top sandy stretches, with Blackpool being crowned the second greatest in the Royal Caribbean investigation.   The resort is in good company on the official list, with esteemed destinations such as the Gulf Islands (including Florida and Mississippi) and Dubai keeping closeby in third and first place respectively. The formula responsible for the rankings is as follows:   (SC+CH) X (IF+SQ) X100/21.33 AQ+C+W Sea Colour (SC), Sand…

Well before the exciting prospect of the pull the new Winter Gardens conference centre will have on bringing big ticket political and industry meetings to the resort from 2019, Blackpool hosts a prestigious global health and medical event - the Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Conference on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th November 2017.    Having been held for one day in Liverpool in 2016, one has now become two days as the visionary behind the conference, Chris Curtis, brings it to his hometown of Blackpool. Day 1 is dedicated to Health Professionals coming together, with Day 2 being for Patients and…

    Paws for thought ! Wouldn't it be nice if you could find a quality conscious list of pet friendly places to stay in Blackpool, all in one fully filtered resource ?    Well, if you holiday or take short breaks away with your four-legged furry friend, we're on hand to guide you to the perfect accommodation choice, so that your pet can feel at home in Blackpool's home from home B&Bs, Guest Houses, Hotels and Apartments.    Speaking of which, the property which comes with our highest endorsement should you wish to bring your dog to the resort is our…

  Over 100,00 people attended the two-day Blackpool Air Show spectacular on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August.   The 2017 Air Show - the very definition of a mainstay of the Blackpool events calendar with its 108th outing - saw a packed promenade from South Pier to North Pier and pavements ten persons deep across the resort were a regular sighting all weekend long.    Closing each day at around 4pm, the RAF Red Arrows dazzled droves upon droves of residents and visitors alike with their ups and downs and round and rounds in the sky.  Moving the Air Show from…

We all have a good side and a dark side, and a backside, so come and witness Joe showing off all three, in a show that defies description...He's been away searching for the fabled ancient merkin (Google it) of Macedonia, once owned by Genghis Khan's Nan (Maud), who used to wear it for special occasions, but only if she was going to Lidl on the way home. Witness Joe explain the mysteries of why the four horseman of the apocalypse will be arriving on my little ponies, and what Action Man held with those gripping hands...it'll be a show you…

  For Blackpool Ghost Walks host Stephen Mercer, his interest in the supernatural has spanned over three decades, yet the turning point for him pursuing his passion in a new format came in Halloween 2006 when he was due to perform a night-time tour at The Grand, where he believed 30 were registered to attend. In the end, it turned out they'd missed a nought off, as the actual tally was 300 visitors all eager to know more about the past presences lurking in the theatre billed as architect Frank Matcham's Matcham Masterpiece.   From that sell-out, a series spawned that would see Stephen…

    Bumper Bundle   Plump for the Merlin Blackpool Big Ticket and make collective savings of more than 50% on the individual standard admission prices.    6 Attractions, Valid for 90 days at just £46 for Adults and £33.50 for Children.    Call 01253 546 058 or pop into the LT Ticket Office at 110 Bond Street. Reserve a Room, Right this Way

  Proving that pantomime can work just as well in summer as the more traditional Christmas scheduling of the family favourite, back for a fifth year in a row is The Wizard of Oz at Blackpool's North Pier.    It's fun for all the family in the 1500 seater North Pier Theatre every Wednesday until 23rd August, with double helpings as there will be performances at 2.30pm and 7pm.    Expect lots of slapstick and silliness from Reece Sibbald, who leads the cast as Scarecrow alongside Pippa Smith as Dorothy. Jordan Carling is the Cowardly Lion, Alex Smith the Tin Man and Duke DeMilo the main man, The…

  The words Established 1921, Reclaimed 2016 are what greet all visitors to The Regent Cinema, located on Church Street in the heart of Blackpool Town Centre. Following its heyday as a cinema, the venue carried on the entertainment baton as it spent some time as a bingo hall, later being the home of pay as you go snooker before closing in 2011.    Fast-forward to 2017 and within just a year of reopening The Regent Cinema has quickly become part of the things to see and do furniture once again. It's full marks for familiarity as the roster of classics is…

    From the off, Hot Ice makes it clear to expect nothing less than elements on aggregate throughout: detailed costumes, masterful music, ingenious choreography and well-crafted lighting and effects, giving rise to a collective entertainment clout akin to musicians in an orchestra in perfect harmony.     There's interaction with the audience in all the right places, particularly from those that don the production's trademark feathers, which all adds up to fun for all the family whether attending the afternoon matinee or evening performance.    Light and shade, day into night, you never quite know where in the Arena the stars of the show will…

  Blackpool has pulled off the unthinkable: Streisand, Bassey, Cher, Adele, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Shakira, Christina Aguilera and many more superstars all on the same bill, in one venue, on the same night.   It's all been made possible thanks to the one-woman whirlwind that is actress, singer and impressionist Christina Bianco. The "woman of a thousand voices" returns to Viva Blackpool on Thursday 20th July to unleash her extensive repertoire of vocal impressions in the UK's Entertainment Capital once again.    We're delighted to be welcoming back the hugely talented Christina Bianco to Viva Blackpool.    Christina is…

                                                      Picture the scene.... It was breakfast time at LT GOLD's Kings and a family of four had taken their seats for a hearty way to begin their day. Getting to know his Guests, host Paul White discovered that dad was a carnivore, mum was vegetarian, the eldest daughter was vegan and the youngest sibling didn't eat much at all.     Exploring the opportunity more closely, Kings - Master of the Families and Couples Niche…

  Friday 21st July is almost in sight and as soon as it hits, Blackpool is ready to help schoolchildren from across England and Wales celebrate.    On Saturday 22nd July, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom launches its Children's Afternoon Tea. Characters from classic children's books will welcome and entertain Guests from midday onwards. Afternoon Tea is about creating happy memories and making everyone feel special. We want all our visitors, regardless of their age, to feel like royalty for the day.    Kenny Mew,  General Manager The Blackpool Tower     Designed by kids, for kids the new service is the…

  For almost three decades, International Recovery Month, which takes place every September, has raised awareness of alcohol and drug use disorders and promoted the benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery support services.    Faces and Voices of Recovery UK (FAVOR UK) is the only organisation in the UK supporting, unifying and mobilising the UK Recovery Movement.   In 2017 FAVOR UK is going about its great work in three ways: the launch of a Recovery Month Toolkit and the relaunching of the short film We are you - the affected, culminating in the UK Recovery Walk on Saturday 9th September in Blackpool when…

  A post shared by Little Touches (@littletouches) on May 26, 2017 at 12:09pm PDT The sands of South Beach are simply sublime. That is the verdict for a second consecutive year from the world-renowned Blue Flag mark of exceedingly good coastlines. Furthermore, Seaside Awards have also been maintained by the three other Blackpool beaches - North, Central and Bispham - for the fourth year in a row.   Blackpool is one of the privileged few when number crunching the accolades granted, as the national totals are just 68 Blue Flags and 117 Seaside Awards. Neighbouring St Annes to the south and Fleetwood's Marine…

LT GOLD's Families and Couples Master Hotel Famille, situated within Blackpool's Restaurant Quarter in Bispham, North Shore is home to two in-house restaurants spanning casual to fine dining: Bellagio's and Oliver's on the Prom.      We want to take chefs' skills to the max, take them to what they want to be   Mark Collier, Head Chef     Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bellagio's is where you can immerse yourself in New York Italian surroundings: a Big Apple theme on Bispham's Queens Promenade. Expect nothing less than the finest pizzas, burgers, steaks and ribs served throughout the day and…

           New to Blackpool for 2017 is an event that has been brewing in the creative mind of organiser Nigel Moran for many a year. For him it all started with an Omega Spectrum, before an introduction to the iconic Sega Megadrive and all the must have consoles as time marched on.    Such was his enthusiasm for all things gaming, that he even volunteered at a games company in his native Southport. Today, Nigel spends most of his time at Comic Cons up and down the country selling toys, T-Shirts and memorabilia, and it was…

April in Blackpool is what you'd expect...and then some ! As of 1st April, the Pleasure Beach is now open daily until 5th November. The same rule of thumb applies to the Tower Circus too, with the exception of most Fridays.   Needless to say, attraction wise the rollcall of ready is our stable of tried and tested, who tempt families and couples back year after year with their offering: Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool Zoo, Illuminasia and Merlin's Tower, Dungeons, SeaLife and Madame Tussauds - to name but a few.    Described as a combination of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass, Wonderland:…

  Viva is the Vegas venue in the heart of Blackpool. Three stunning rooms are filled with some of the very best entertainment Blackpool has to offer throughout the year.   From the highest quality shows produced and delivered by their own cast of incredibly talented performers and technicians, to some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, there truly is something for everyone at his fabulous venue.   We are proud to be an Official Partner of Viva Blackpool, a high-quality entertainment product like no other.   Reserve a Room, Right this Way

  The start of March saw the Winter Gardens Empress Ballroom host Lancashire's premier business ceremony the Red Rose Awards which sets the tone for all that's about to spring up this Spring to entertain the resort's many visitors.   Pleasure Beach WOW Weekends continue until the end of the month, so Saturdays and Sundays are fun days on the 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. It's then not much of a waiting game for the UK's leading amusement park to be open 7 days a week, as from 1st April daily doses of white knuckle thrills are on tap until…

Mark and Josie, owners of LT GOLD's Families and Couples Master The Kenley, situated within a quality cluster on St. Chad's Road, South Shore, Blackpool are pleased to announce the opening of their new in-house licensed steak restaurant Love Me Tender.      We think this is what Blackpool needed, rustic and a little retro with a touch of french cuisine along with veggie, coeliac and vegan options.    Mark Solomon, Executive Chef         With starters like Mark's famous King Prawns, Lancashire Black Pudding and Bacon flash fried topped with melted cheese, mains including Duck Breast in a secret sauce, a…

January was far from a quiet one in Blackpool. With the resort hosting the 45th Royal Pigeon Racing Association Show of The Year - the 40th to be held in Blackpool - that event alone brought 25,000 visitors to the Winter Gardens.   Prior to the UK's largest gathering of pigeon fanciers, WG's Opera House welcomed Britain's Got Talent for their annual auditions tour for the first time in five years, meaning another entertainment juggernaut making a beeline for Blackpool when it comes to outside broadcasts that require added razzmatazz.    The evidence is certainly amounting that Blackpool is far…

Blackpool would not be Blackpool without its well-knowns: The Tower, fish and chips, donkeys, piers, amusement arcades and the rides and slides of Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark. Yet the resort has a best kept secret that provides the perfect picture-postcard backdrop to all of the full-throttle leisure action: sparkling sunsets and gorgeous greenery.   Join us on our journey from South Shore to North Shore in the UK's Entertainment Capital, taking in all of Mother Nature's finest bestowments on a certain 52 Week Resort situated on Lancashire's Fylde Coast.   South Shore Home of LT GOLD's Families and Couples…

  Saturday 19th November saw the very first Festive Fun Day from Blackpool BID, culminating in the Switch On of the Town Centre's Christmas Lights. As the action in and around St. John's Square came to a close, the day was topped off with the added razzmatazz of BBC light entertainment juggernaut Strictly Come Dancing broadcasting live from the Tower Ballroom to 12 million people.   The goings-on may have been heightened, but at heart Supercharged Super Saturday still had all the "typically Blackpool" hallmarks that visitors have come to expect from the country's foremost year-round resort.   All of…

All Little Touches ® Destinations are open annually for 52 weeks, as peak is prolonged each and every year from 1st January to 31st December. Here at LT, 365 days is unashamedly "the season." Having said that, if we were to single out one part of the year for Bustling Blackpool in terms of an extra helping of visitors, it would be October Half Term.    For 2016, Autumn is once again awesome as The Entertainment Capital of the United Kingdom has far from "shut up shop" as we march towards Winter.    West End at Winter Gardens: SHOUT ! The Mod Musical…

  Miss Inform, equipped in her "hi-vis" not-so-typically tourist guide outfit is the alternative hostess with the mostess to the sights and sounds of South Beach.    Performed by Jenny Wilson of Irregular Arts, the tours have been developed by South Beach Beacons, a local community group who are also behind the upcoming Blackpool Carnival. In their own words they are "working to improve the area and bring it back to being a sparkling asset for Blackpool and a joyful and colourful place to live."   The Miss Inform project is funded by LeftCoast, the Blackpool and Wyre arm of the Arts Council,…

What links Blackpool to fellow seaside resorts Skegness and Great Yarmouth, plus Liverpool City Region ? Blackpool has recently joined the privileged places in achieving WorldHost Recognised Destination status.    WorldHost is the gold standard training programme for customer service and approval for the resort as a destination as a whole means visitors can be assured of a warm Blackpool welcome at turnstiles, transport, theatres and theme parks throughout the town.    The ambitious vision has been realised through a committed consortium in the form of Blackpool Tourism Academy: flagship travel, hospitality and leisure operators working together to ensure a seamless visitor…

    A review by Pat Hayes, Corporate Members Officer, Blackpool Civic Trust   In their farewell tour and final flourish around the dance floor, Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone are certainly leaving their audiences wanting more. Blackpool's Grand Theatre provided the perfect intimate setting for the poignant story of The Last Tango.    This simple but moving love story is told through the reminiscences of George, played by Teddy Kempner, who is sorting through his attic as he prepares to move out of the house where he has lived for most of his life.    Each item has its own tale…

    Unveiled in 2011, Blackpool's Comedy Carpet has fast become one of the resort's favourite free things to see. Central Pier to the left, North Pier to the right and top and tailed by the Tower and Spanish Steps, the Carpet has rapidly established itself as a meeting and eating hub for many visitors to Blackpool.   It is of little surprise, given that you can choose to take a leisurely stroll through the scripts, eat a sarnie with a side-order of shenanigans or say to your nearest and dearest "I'll meet you at the Doddy section at half…

Heading into the peak summer season in Blackpool the resort is on a high, hot on the heels of receiving the world-renowned Blue Flag accreditation for South Beach, alongside Seaside Award status for North, Central and Bispham beaches.   All the key anchor events return for 2016, complemented by exciting new additions from now until September.  The biggies are back: Blackpool Pride​ Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June   70 market stalls, 5 Stages of Entertainment, 1 Pride Parade Armed Forces Week​ Monday 20th to Sunday 26th June   Thanking our serving military personnel, veterans and cadets Hot Ice​ Thursday July 7th to…

  The announcement on Thursday 19th May that Blackpool's South Beach has achieved Blue Flag status heralds the start of a sensational summer in the resort. On Saturday 21st May, that very beach will be brimming with visitors wishing to catch a glimpse of the Royal Air Force Red Arrows, who are in town to celebrate the first anniversary of the Pleasure Beach Skyforce ride.    The display starts at 6.30pm and lasts approximately 20 minutes   Blue Flag Blackpool has been made possible by a collaborative effort from: Blackpool Council United Utilities Environment Agency LOVEmyBEACH Hundreds of businesses and volunteers…

    Lyn Paul may have started her career off as a supporting child actress playing ball in front of the corner shop in the very first episode of Coronation Street, but she is most certainly the centre stage stalwart in Willy Russell's Blood Brothers.    The Winter Gardens Opera House played host to a diverse audience, with a noticeable sprinkling of students who were not necessarily bypassing BBC Bitesize, but seeking to go a peg better with the ultimate revision guide for GCSE English Lit.     So did you hear the story of the Johnstone twins ?  As like each…

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine. Easter time, eggs and hot cross buns. Yet in Blackpool there's much more to proceedings at this time of year than scoffing your face !    Just opened Ascent Trampoline Park on Monday 14th March.  Facts & Figs Location:  Prestige House, Cornford Road, near the M55 Size of site:  40,000 sq ft   Number of Trampolines:  Over 100   Other features include:  Ninja Assault Course, Foam Pit, Giant Air Bag, Flip Zone and Toddler area     Prices start at:    £9     Roll up, roll up For the Silver Jubilee of the Tower…

  I last saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat around 10 years ago at Tameside Hippodrome in Ashton. A decade later and it is still doing the rounds, and boy oh boy are we grateful that it made a stop in Blackpool.    The Winter Gardens was alive with a good mix of young and old ready and waiting to see headline star Joe McElderry of X Factor fame, alongside narrative lynchpin Lucy Kay of Britain's Got Talent 2014.    The PA announcement set the tone for our Saturday matinee performance, with the gag that phones or cameras weren't yet on the scene in the book…

I caught him at the interval of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in the Winter Gardens Floral Hall and I caught him after on Church Street, captivating locals and visitors alike. Who am I talking about ? Lougarock, the werewolf that likes to roam the streets of Blackpool on his steampunk engine.  A roaming werewolf @showzam https://t.co/6HtTURPkpA #Blackpool #Lancashire — LT Details Club (@LTdetails) February 13, 2016 Now in its nineth year, Showzam - Blackpool's Annual Festival of Circus and Performance - is stronger than ever, taking place from Saturday 13th to 20th February. Many of the circus sights are free, and those which are not…

The 12 Rooms of Winter flung open their doors to the public on Saturday 23rd January as part of what has now become an annual Access All Areas event at Winter Gardens Blackpool.   We explored:   - Empress Ballroom   - Opera House Which is home to the BarryDOOR...                                  And played host to the 2009 Royal Variety Performance...       - Pavilion Theatre - Horseshoe - Spanish Hall Which reminds me of Gene Kelly's rooftop antics...     - Baronial Hall Which takes…

He can be found in wax form alongside his "little puddleduck" wife Vera down at Madame Tussauds, but this weekend's events at the Winter Gardens would have been a sure-fire hit with a certain Mr Duckworth.    Corrie's Jack loved pigeons and he loved Blackpool, and with the 39th annual Royal Pigeon Racing Association Show of the Year getting underway this weekend in the resort, his two loves have clearly become intertwined.    Facts & Figs Takes place:  15-17 January Venue:  Winter Gardens   Pigeons on Parade:    2,500   People on Parade:   15,000   Range of transactions:   Tenner…

Unveiled in 1989 to celebrate Blackpool Opera House's centenary, the Roll of Honour board situated inside the Winter Gardens Church Street entrance is a who's who of British showbusiness. A single word per entertainer sums up the calibre of performers over the years: Chaplin, Formby, Bassey, Forsyth and Cilla.   Occasionally an entire production gets to dominate a particular year on the board, such as 2009's Royal Variety Performance and 2011's Calendar Girls. Speaking of Calendar Girls, its famous "considerably bigger buns" line is now relevant for the Winter Gardens, as they need a considerably bigger yearly legends board following one final addition.   …

It was of case of lights on and legs out on Saturday 21st November as St John's Square saw the Switch On of Blackpool's Christmas lights and a hop, skip and a jump away at the Tower Ballroom, flagship BBC entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing rolled into town.   Crowds gathered...   Image courtesy of Blackpool Gazette   Britain's Got Talent's The Neales met X Factor's reigning champ... Backstage with Ben Haenow and the Neales Blackool's lights switch on. pic.twitter.com/M5ljTayzpc — Blackpool Gazette (@The_Gazette) November 21, 2015   Followed by another Cowell united photo with BGT's Jack Pack... #Blackpool u…

Jane McDonald wowed audiences this summer at Blackpool Opera House as Grizabella in CATS and she is set to do so once again at the Winter Gardens venue in 2016.    Yorkshire once again meets Lancashire as the ultimate all-round performer brings Making Memories to the resort on 30th June next year. Expect classics, original songs and plenty of Jane's trademark one-liners.    Earlier this year... A fascinating interview with Jane McDonald in July's magazine about her life and starring role in 'Cats' @Blackpool pic.twitter.com/hD8RX2DFV6 — Lancashire Magazine (@lancashiremag) June 11, 2015 Review of CATS and interview with Jane by Alex Belfield...  …

The 2015 Blackpool Illuminations may have ended on Sunday 8th November, but the year is far from over with all the exciting things on the way over the next couple of weeks. Saturday 21st November:   Christmas Lights Switch On 2015 by X Factor winner Ben Haenow, alongside Britain’s Got Talent’s dad and lad quartet The Neales and kings of swing Jack Pack. Proceedings kick off in the town centre’s St John’s Square at 3pm and finish at approximately 5.30pm Strictly Come Dancing live from the Tower Ballroom, featuring Take That. The entertainment juggernaut broadcasts from its spiritual home bringing…

Not long left to see the 2015 Blackpool illuminations, as it is L-E-D O-F-F time on November 8th. I attended the Switch On at the Tower Headland on September 4th and below is a selection of pictures from the event.   Music was provided by Professor Green, Lawson and The Vamps, but Toploader’s classic Dancing in the Moonlight was the musical hit that pushed the 14,000 strong crowd’s buttons the most.   Legendary Hollywood director Tim Burton flicked the big switch, aided by a crab claw that looked like it had come fresh from Disney’s The Little Mermaid.   Coming…

We are pleased to announce that after months of planning, preparation, dedication and hard work, that our new travel portal is now live!   The goal for the website is to have one central reservation engine that seaside B&Bs, Guest Houses and Hotels can use to sell their rooms without incurring the large monthly costs of other Online Travel Agencies.   There is also much more to read about too, such as destination updates, news items and blogs to keep up to date on coastal goings-on, initially in Blackpool and Southport, then Morecambe, Llanduno, Scarborough and Whitby too.    Briefly, we seek…