Blackpool Centenary Illuminations Big Switch On 2012

The annual Blackpool Illuminations celebrate one hundred years of lighting up the Blackpool promenade this year on 31 August. The Centenary light displays are set to be the biggest and brightest ever, with a special focus this year on carbon neutrality and going green. According to the Visit Blackpool website, “…there has been a saving [...]

American Superslam Wrestling

Fancy an evening out in Blackpool with huge burly men and gigantic roaring noises from a gladiator enthused crowd? American Superslam Wrestling promises costumes and pantomime; cries of “Shall I bust his arm?” and so much more. It may surprise you to learn that the most common age group in the audience is 8-12 year [...]

Winter Gardens Music Festival

The beautiful Winter Gardens in Blackpool will host the annual musical extravaganza this September 2012. A popular event and often sold out in advance, it is a good idea to check out hotels Blackpool has on offer first and arrange tickets early. The nine day event featuring top pop and tribute artists is held at [...]

Wurlitzer Organ Concert

The Blackpool Opera House is well known for staging a variety of musical acts and shows. Don’t miss the Wurlitzer Organ Concert on October 3rd 2012. Specialist players of the organ will combine to treat the audience to a very special afternoon of music and fun. The Wurlitzer Organ resident at the Blackpool Opera House [...]

British Streetdance Championships

October 13th 2012 sees the annual British Streetdance Championships take place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. The Empress Ballroom will be transformed into an urban delight, as solo artists, pairs, teams and groups compete for the British crown. Considered the event for younger dancers, the Streedance Championships backs onto the British Freestyle Championships held the [...]

British Freestyle Championships

As part of the inaugural Blackpool Dance Festival the annual British Freestyle Championships will glitter at the Empress Ballroom on October 14th, 2012. The gorgeous Winter Gardens complex at the centre of the Blackpool promenade hosts this incredible display of dance and drama! Freestyle is the kind of dancing you might see on TV shows [...]

Hotels Blackpool

There are plenty of great hotels Blackpool has on offer. Most are located on or near the Promenade, where the three famous piers can be visited. Prices for Blackpool hotels vary depending upon time of year and individual specials that the hotel is offering. Compared to many holiday locations, Blackpool is quite inexpensive for accommodation, [...]

Christmas in Blackpool

Christmas in Blackpool is a truly magical place to be. Right now, you can see the Town Centre Christmas lights switch on, due for November 19th, 2011. This year, after the Illuminations are finished, the central Christmas lights are the most beautiful display you will find, and a rival for many town centres in the [...]

Blackpool Holiday Flats

From luxury Blackpool holiday flats to beach side basics, there is something to suit everyone. You could be looking for a romantic getaway, a place to stay with younger children who like to make noise, or need to self cater to please your larger group or family. Blackpool has many holiday flat options to suit [...]

Blackpool Caravan Sites

By far the most economic accommodation, Blackpool Caravan Sites are plentiful and many are in pleasant surroundings. The main advantage of staying in a caravan park is that you can bring your own vehicle, or rent one, and you can bring the family pet. I forgot to mention the other main benefit of Blackpool Caravan [...]