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Blackpool Tower Dungeon could be a frightfully fun place to visit this half term

Why the Tower Dungeon could be frightfully fun to visit this half term

Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterpark is preparing to mark its 40th birthday with a month-long programme of celebrations, including a special 80s-themed party.

I had a blast at the UK's best waterpark- here's my tip for half term

Blackpool Zoo has welcomed four new sitatunga calves, all fathered by male Asha, who arrived at the zoo last year.

'Adorable!' - Blackpool Zoo welcomes 4 new sitatunga calves

Lightpool Festival visitors are being warned that a small number of outdoor installations in Blackpool may be temporarily unavailable due to high winds forecast throughout the weekend.

Lightpool installation cancellation update amid Storm Boelo concerns

Dai Evans was one of the Aberfan witnesses who told their stories in a new BBC2 documentary Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back. (Picture: BBC Studios/Mei Williams)

Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back: History with a shocking message for today

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, yesterday thanked all of Lancashire’s MPs for backing the bid as well as the hard work of Blackpool Council leader Councillor Lynn Williams, Blackpool Council’s Head of Strategy, Data and Corporate Development Scott Butterfield, council officers and Creative Blackpool in making the bid possible.

Blackpool congratulated in Parliament over City of Culture shortlist

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Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway
This music-filled Parkdean weekend break brings the best of the 80s to the Yorkshire coast.
Natalie Dixon

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Coral Island Blackpool is giving visitors the chance to win a PlayStation 5 Disc Edition or Xbox Series X every week until November 1, with free entry to the giveaways.

We've visited for 40 years, so taking home a PS5 is icing on the cake

David Harewood stars as lawyer Pierre Jeffreys in the new Channel 4 drama Pierre (Picture: Channel 4/Olly Courtney)

Pierre review: David Harewood will give TV mavericks a good name

One of the most familiar behind-the-scenes figures in British TV, Lord Michael Grade, has publicly backed Blackpool’s bid to become City of Culture 2029 warning decisionmakers to “ignore the snobs”

Peer & TV heavy weight says 'Blackpool was born to be City of Culture'

10 wonderful reasons to visit Blackpool Grand Theatre this October including Lee Mead and Rufus Hound

10 wonderful reasons to visit Blackpool Grand Theatre this October

Richard Armitage plays maverick forensic pathologist Ethan Winter in the new ITV drama Winter, which began this week (Picture: Eagle Eye Drama/ITV/ITVx)

Winter verges on parody but remains weirdly watchable

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Magical look inside the Plant Place Christmas wonderland. Photos: Lucinda Herbert

28 magical pics as enchanting Christmas village opens at garden centre

The recent winner of Longford Variety Group's All Star Karaoke night in PVs, Tara McGoey Picture: Shelley Corcoran

10 fun places for Karaoke in Blackpool according to you

Blackpool's beaches

'Amazing sunsets and Stanley Park' Best things about Blackpool

Holland & Barrett offers fans the chance to flex their football skills against members of Manchester United’s Class of ‘92. Credit: Jon Super/PA Media Assignments

Chance to flex football skills against Manchester United’s Class of ‘92

Peter Kay will perform four extra charity shows in Cardiff, Hull, Brighton and Blackpool

Ad Feature TICKETS ALERT: Peter Kay adds extra shows and he’s heading this way

Shed Seven at The Piece Hall Halifax, June 2026 | Photo credit: Ianthe Photo

Shed Seven to perform 'A Maximum High' in full this October

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Six new headline acts announced for Lytham Festival 2027

My Life with Jimmy Cricket: Book Launch & In Conversation with his wife, will see May Mulgrew share personal memories and stories from Jimmy’s life and remarkable career at Blackpool's Showtown museum, following his death in August 2026.

Showtown to celebrate the life of much-loved comedian Jimmy Cricket

Lightpool 2026 art trail on opening night in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

25 stunning images from the opening night of Blackpool's Lightpool

Dr John Cooper Clarke will perform at Blackpool Opera House in November as part of his new UK tour

Dr John Cooper Clarke to bring his new UK tour to Blackpool next month

Welcoming the news Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams said making the shortlist would enable the resort “to show the country exactly what our town is made of” and prove to the rest of the UK “there is nowhere quite like Blackpool”.

Blackpool has so much to be proud of, I’m glad we believed in our town

Leaders have described Blackpool making the final four destinations for City of Culture 2029 as a “landmark moment” that will help “reframe people’s expectations of the resort”

'This is our chance to show the country what Blackpool is capable of'

Blackpool makes City of Culture 2029 shortlist and is in running for £10M prize

Nowhere quite like Blackpool - Resort shortlisted for City of Culture

Commuters in Blackpool were greeted by a familiar sight this morning as the illuminated Western Train returned to the Promenade ahead of the start of Lightpool Festival 2026.

Historic heritage trams return to Prom as Lightpool Festival begins

Razor-sharp comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his new live show Jimmy Carr:Killing Jokes to Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens in 2028

Razor-sharp comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing new live show to Blackpool

Much loved 90s soul group Lighthouse Family are bringing their new tour to Blackpool.

Popular 90s band Lighthouse Family bringing new tour to Blackpool

The Nolans with nephew Shane, insert

The Nolans reveal their Christmas show dates - and a special guest
“Christmas has always been such a special time for our family”
Claire Lark

Here's when the clocks will go back and why we gain an hour in Autumn

12 famous faces including Coronation Street and Love Island stars who took on Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort's Journey to Hell

12 celebrities who braved Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Journey to Hell

Blackpool Council’s leader has insisted the authority remains committed to returning the town’s heritage trams to service, as two of the historic vehicles prepare to go on public display during the Lightpool Festival.

Major update on future of heritage trams before Lightpool Festival

Meet display manager David Fawcett-Ropner at Barton Grange Garden Centre, he gave us a tour around the new festive displays and gave details of this year's display themes, as the Barton Grange team get ready for their annual Christmas Preview event on Thursday 22nd October.

'We're getting ready...' - Garden Centre to unveil Christmas displays

I had the best family day out at Blackpool Tower Top and here's why I think you should visit this half term. Pictured is The Gazette editor, Vanessa Sims, standing on the glass platform at Blackpool Tower Top, Central Pier, North Pier and Central Blackpool

Blackpool Tower Top should be on your half term wish list - here's why

Western Train, an illuminated twin-car vehicle based on a Santa Fe train, is set to prove a top attraction during Blackpool’s Lightpool festival.

Two beloved heritage trams to take centre stage at Lightpool Festival

André Rieu brings new Christmas spectacular to Fylde coast cinemas

The Sweet Factory exhibition at the Grundy

Sweets treats and bright lights in focus at new gallery exhibition

Journey to Hell is Blackpool Pleasure Beach's newest scare maze

I went to the Pleasure Beach's new scare maze and was captivated

The Southbeach Street Food project in Blackpool

'I can’t wait for street food market to open and hope it’s a success'

The Last Resort, South Shore

Invitation to 'raise a pint to memories, laughs and amazing times'

Last year's St Annes festive lights switch-on

St Annes all set for festive lights switch-on - all you need to know

Ali Slinger, the creative director of Dance Floor Heroes, calls for aspiring dancers to enter a Strictly Come Dancing style contest to raise funds for charity. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

How you can take part in a Strictly-style dancing ballroom experience

The South featuring members of The Beautiful South are bringing their new 2026 show to Blackpool this November

The South announce new Blackpool date to 2026 tour

Blackpool Grand Theatre has received national recognition for its commitment to the people behind its performances after winning the Excellence in Workforce Culture Award at the 2026 UK Theatre Awards.

'We're immensely proud' - Theatre's major award for workplace culture

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