Blog (2023) - Visit Lancashire

It’s a stunning new show season at Blackpool Grand Theatre and it’s packed tighter than a period drama corset with a dazzling kaleidoscope of entertainment for all!

Nelson Town Council have announced an exciting line-up of events to celebrate the King’s Coronation on Saturday 6^th May 2023 including a spectacular procession, live music, a big screen showing the Coronation live, competitions, entertainment for all the family and much more.

Blackpool has unveiled a dazzling multi-million pounds programme of marketing, events and new attractions to celebrate the start of a new tourism season.

Musician and song-writing legend Graham Nash OBE has been announced as the headliner for The British Country Music Festival, as he returns to the town of his birth to perform at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

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 opens daily from 1^st April and there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. 

There’s a cracking choice of Easter-themed craft activities and decorating workshops in store at Barton Grange Garden Centre in Preston this April.

The Mall Blackburn is hosting a week long, really wild, free programme of activities this Easter.

Pixies playing tricks and dragon riders are part of a new immersive adventure which will be hosted by Hoghton Tower over Easter.

Blackpool is preparing to welcome 350 youth football teams and over 10,000 attendees during Easter and May Day bank holiday weekends as they return for Blackpool Cup tournaments.  

April is here and many of Lancashire’s fantastic attractions are ready to welcome you back for Spring. Whether you’re choosing to get in the Easter sprit at one of the special Easter events starting this weekend or you’re simply looking for something to do, there’s a range of exciting events happening all across the county.