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Blackpool is set to become the UK’s comedy capital once again as the Blackpool Comedy Festival returns from 24 May to 1 June 2025, bringing together world-class comedians, immersive outdoor entertainment, and exciting new programming across the resort.

Nick Park CBE, four-time Academy Award®-winner and Preston-born creator of Wallace & Gromit, has officially opened the city’s £45m+ Animate entertainment and leisure destination.

Blackpool Tower Circus returns for a new season with a host of acts promising a spectacular showcase of world-class entertainment, breathtaking acrobatics, and unforgettable family fun. 

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, is marking a major milestone.

The grand opening of Pleasure Beach Resort’s re-imagined Launch Pad ride has moved a step closer, as engineering reached a major milestone today.

This show is all about Dave’s life in ….. well…. a northern town so no surprise there. 

The iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool is set to play a pivotal role in the national Let's Dance Day on March 2nd, joining thousands of venues across the UK in a celebration of dance that promises to transform lives through movement.

The critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour is coming to Bacup Royal Court Theatre for one night only on Saturday 1st March 2025 and this is a concert you don’t wanna miss!

If you’re holidaying on a budget or looking for a value for money option for your meals out, then you’re in luck! Lancashire has plenty of options, whether you are looking for a quick lunch, tea for the family or snack between meals.

The world-renowned Blackpool Dance Festival has been awarded the prestigious 'Large Event of the Year' at this week's Lancashire Tourism Awards, further cementing its position as one of the region's most significant cultural and economic contributors.