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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

Lancashire's top-rated garden centres for plants, cafés and shopping

The Arena Games team.

Everyday athletes to take centre stage as groundbreaking Arena Games

Lightning Seeds.

Festival season: All you need to know about Live At Melbourne Hall 2026

Rock N Roll Circus returns with its biggest and boldest edition yet

Lightning Seeds.

Full festival experience with new weekender

From left, Nia Roberts, Sian Reese-Williams and Mark Lewis-Jones star in the second series of Channel 4 drama The Light in the Hall (Picture: Channel 4)

The Light in the Hall review: Contrivances hidden in dark corners

Fully stocked and ready for the school holidays.

21 top garden centres to improve your garden on Bank Holiday Monday

Stanley Park's Art Deco Cafe: Nestled within the picturesque surroundings of Blackpool’s Stanley Park and offering views of the elegant Italian Gardens, the historic Art Deco Parks Cafe is a one-of-a-kind licensed venue. With striking interior design and a stunning outdoor seating area, it's an ideal spot to relax and for children to play. The cafe boasts a warm, friendly atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated menu featuring a mix of light bites, hearty classics and refreshing salads.

25 best parks in Lancashire for a sunny stroll, including Stanley Park

21 garden centres, florists, and nurseries to improve your garden

British pop and soul star Gabrielle will perform at Blackpool Winter Gardens in April 2027,

Singer Gabrielle announces Blackpool show - tickets go on sale soon
British pop and soul star Gabrielle will perform at Blackpool Winter Gardens in April 2027, with tickets released this Friday morning.
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25 photos from Kirkham Spring Festival as crowds enjoy family fun

Chris McCausland to bring new stand-up tour to Grand Theatre

Spring has arrived in style at Lytham Hall as its much-loved Flower Festival returns

14 wonderful photos from Lytham Hall Flower Festival

Liverpool singer-songwriter Ian Prowse is set to perform on the Fylde coast today

Ian Prowse plays Lytham today as new album tour reaches Fylde coast

Best Blackpool attractions to enjoy before the Easter half-term ends

15 of the best attractions to enjoy before the Easter half-term ends

One of Blackpool’s most popular annual events is set to return later this year, as Ride the Lights takes over the Promenade

Everything you need to know about Ride the Lights 2026

Romantic restaurants in Blackpool and the Fylde coast

15 romantic restaurants perfect for an unforgettable date night

Star Wars fans will once again descend on Cleveleys this summer as a popular fan meet-up returns to the Fylde coast

Star Wars fans to return to Cleveleys for summer 2026 meet-up

Little Marton Windmill opens to visitors for first time in 2026 on Easter Sunday

Little Marton Windmill opens to visitors for first time in 2026

Families in Blackpool can enjoy a packed programme of free and low-cost activities this Easter half-term

16 family-friendly Easter half-term activities including free events

Legendary British folk rock band Fairport Convention are set to perform in Lytham next week

Legendary folk rock band Fairport Convention to play Lowther Pavilion
Legendary British folk rock band Fairport Convention are set to perform in Lytham next week as part of their 2026 UK tour.
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Shows coming to Winter Gardens Blackpool this April

11 shows coming to Winter Gardens this April including Fawlty Towers

An Easter egg hunt described as the biggest ever in Lancashire is set to get underway next week

County's biggest-ever Easter egg hunt launches with prizes to be won

A major new music and arts festival is set to take over Blackpool this summer

'We wanted something unique for Blackpool' - New festival announced

Ohuhu x Bobbie Goods unveil co-branded limited edition Honolulu B 48-Colour Set.

Ohuhu x Bobbie Goods unveil co-branded limited edition Honolulu B 48-Colour Set

Locals invited to star in musical marking Pride 20th anniversary

A new wax figure of TV favourite Amanda Holden has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds Blackpool

Amanda Holden joins Madame Tussauds Blackpool with new wax figure

A host of family-friendly shows are heading to Blackpool this year

9 kids shows coming to Blackpool including Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam

The Molotovs.

Rock N Roll Circus has unveiled its full 2026 line-up

My 3 best things to do next week in & around Blackpool including huge free events

My 3 best things to do next week in & around Blackpool

Stunning photos of Funny Girls queens on stage and backstage in Blooming Queens spring show

13 photos of Funny Girls queens on stage and backstage in spring show

Blackpool’s iconic cabaret venue Funny Girls rolled out the red carpet for hoteliers and local businesses at a glittering VIP evening

15 photos as Funny Girls hosts VIP night at Blooming Queens launch

The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil was painted in 1872

Unique opportunity to see priceless Monet masterpiece in Blackpool

Tech Lancaster plans to run further Spark Lancaster events in the future

Busy first electech festival brings a ‘Spark’ to The Storey

Amazing indoor attractions in Blackpool to enjoy on rainy days

15 amazing indoor attractions to enjoy on rainy days

Funny Girls dance stars Ruby Sinclair, Phoenix Knights and Flexi Belle

Funny Girls welcomes drag dance star Ruby Sinclair for new show

Wild Shore Blackpool has announced it will reopen for the 2026 season next month with a revamped wakeboarding programme

Wild Shore to reopen with revamped wakeboarding sessions for 2026

Places people would spend £50 in Blackpool

From the Tower to cheap pints: how people would spend £50 in Blackpool

Ant and Dec during filming for auditions

We love Blackpool, say Ant and Dec

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has opened for its 130th year this weekend

Pleasure Beach Resort opens for 130th season with half-price tickets

More than 1,000 elite DanceSport athletes from over 50 countries are set to descend on Blackpool later this month

More than 1,000 elite DanceSport athletes to descend on Winter Gardens

My three best things to do in & around Blackpool next week - ft Jason Donovan, John Lyndon & Martin Kemp!

My three best things to do in & around Blackpool next week

Get ready for Red Nose Day.

Amazon is the home of the official Red Nose

The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil was painted in 1872

'Once-in-a-lifetime' chance to see Monet masterpiece in Blackpool

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort's new £8.72m mega ride Aviktas has swung for the very first time

Pleasure Beach Resort's £8.72m Aviktas ride swings for first time

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has announced a limited-time discount on its newly revamped Journey to Hell event

Pleasure Beach Resort launches Journey to Hell payday deal

The event is suitable for ages 6+.

Learn how to program a robot or try 3D printing at tech and maker festival

The dates have been confirmed for the return of Lytham’s hugely popular 1940s Weekend

Dates announced as Lytham 1940s Weekend returns this summer

Pleasure Beach Resort has announced a major revamp of its Journey to Hell event, transforming it into a 12-hour day-and-night experience

Pleasure Beach Resort unveils major revamp of Journey to Hell

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