Tag: Attractions

Lytham Festival Brings Top Acts to The Fylde

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Founded in 2010 by partners Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor, the Lytham Festival started as a one-night-only community Proms-style concert and has since grown to a five-day live music event which now attracts fans in excess of 100,000 each summer. But its roots stretch back even further. The initial iteration of the festival was actually held in June 1982, a much smaller more low-key event. Fast forward to today, and with thanks to Cuffe & Taylor, the festival has evolved into a major annual event, drawing over 70,000 attendees and featuring international stars like Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones,… Read more »

Over 120 Years of Tower Circus

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Blackpool Tower Circus opened on 14 May 1894 at the base of the Blackpool Tower. The Tower Circus is one of the only static circuses in existence in the United Kingdom and only one of two Victorian circuses, which are still in use today. The Blackpool Tower Circus is one of the two major auditoriums in the Blackpool Tower Complex, the other being the Tower Ballroom. Both were designed originally by Maxwell and Turk in 1894, but were redesigned by the renowned Theatre Architect, Frank Matcham in 1899, and are in different but equally lavish styles. After the redesign by… Read more »

The Mitre – Blackpool’s Smallest Pub

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The Mitre is the smallest pub in Blackpool, but renowned to have the biggest atmosphere. It is an original traditional pub in the centre of Blackpool with a great selection of draught beers, real ale, wines and spirits. Historic England documents indicate that the pub was built about 1773, and remodelled internally in the early 20th century. The pub’s website reports the original build year as 1546 with building expansion occurring in 1782, and remodelled in the early 1930s.

Regent Cinema Legacy

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Located in the heart of Blackpool Town, The Regent Cinema invites you to come and enjoy a movie experience like no other! Originally opening it doors in 1921, The Regent Cinema boasted 1092 seats and a retractable roof. It proved to be a popular cinema for decades before it was used for bingo during the week in 1969. Rewrite: In 1969 the Cinema went over to part time Bingo use and by August 1973, under Coral’s ownership, Bingo became full time. During its Bingo years several refurbishment took place, including leveling the stalls floor and knocking into the building next door… Read more »

Great Promenade Show

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The Great Promenade Show is a unique outdoor art exhibition that stretches along Blackpool’s South Promenade. Created as part of an initiative to rejuvenate the town’s seafront, it showcases a series of large-scale, interactive sculptures and installations that celebrate Blackpool’s history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere. This open-air gallery, which runs between the South Pier and Squires Gate, is a blend of public art and tourism, offering visitors a free cultural experience as they stroll along the coastline. The artworks in the Great Promenade Show were commissioned from a variety of British and international artists. Each piece is designed to reflect… Read more »

Winter Gardens

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The Winter Gardens, a prominent entertainment venue in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, features a theatre, ballroom, and conference facilities. Established in 1878, it is a Grade II listed building. The Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited operates it on behalf of Blackpool Council, which acquired the property from Leisure Parcs Ltd in 2010 as part of a £40 million deal. Throughout its history, the Winter Gardens has been the venue for numerous significant events, including the annual Trades Union Congress, the Conservative Party Conference, the Labour Party Conference, and the Liberal Democrat Conference held twice a year. The venue’s management noted that every… Read more »

Blackpool Air Show

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The Blackpool Aviation Week (also known as the Blackpool Aviation Meeting) was an early British air show that took place in Blackpool in October 1909. It was recognised by the Aero Club of Great Britain making it Britain’s first official air show.

Stanley Park Golf Club

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The Stanley Park Golf Club is a standout location in Blackpool, renowned for its historic design by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the architect behind some of the world’s most prestigious courses, including Augusta National. Established in 1925, this 18-hole, par-70 course blends picturesque parkland with challenging features, such as strategically placed bunkers and natural hazards, creating a rewarding experience for players of all abilities. The club prides itself on accessibility, offering flexible options like pay-and-play alongside memberships. It also boasts a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere, with facilities that cater to both casual golfers and seasoned players. As of 2024, the course is… Read more »

Stanley Park

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The park was officially opened on 2nd October 1926, by Edward George Villiers Stanley – 17th Earl of Derby from whom the park takes its name. Stanley Park is a public park in the town of Blackpool on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, England. It is the town’s primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares (260 acres). The park was designed to include significant sporting provisions, along with formal gardens, a boating lake and woodland area. It was designed and built in the 1920s, under the eye of Thomas Mawson. It is located in the Great Marton and… Read more »

Odyssey 2024

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The biggest standalone light installation ever created for Blackpool Illuminations has brought a futuristic feel to the famous Golden Mile. Standing at 11 metres high, Odyssey is a spectacular interactive display that has been co-created by international designer Jack Irving in collaboration with a highly-talented team of computer scientists from Lancaster University. The outdoor installation comprises six large-scale towers that are combined with state-of-the-art technology to create an immersive projection show themed on undiscovered creatures lurking in the depths of the deep sea. Odyssey, which has been manufactured at the Blackpool Illuminations Lightworks factory, has taken more than two years to design… Read more »