VisitBlackpool has launched its highly anticipated 2025 Destination Guide, showcasing everything the UK’s most popular seaside resort has to offer in the year ahead.
The 88-page guide, with its heart-shaped cover montage, captures the essence of Blackpool’s iconic attractions, events, and personalities. Designed as the ultimate resource for visitors, it offers everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip in 2025 – from world-class entertainment to stunning beaches and family-friendly activities.
Inside, you’ll find VisitBlackpool’s exciting events programme, including a fascinating glimpse into the celebrities who have switched on the world-famous Illuminations over the years. The guide also spotlights new additions for 2025, an impressive line-up of shows, and a comprehensive overview of Blackpool’s diverse dining and accommodation options.
Highlights include:
- What’s Hot For ‘25: Exciting new additions such as a February half-term festival celebrating circus and live performance, new West End musicals, and updates to the Illuminations.
- The Can’t Miss List: A jam-packed events calendar featuring favourites like Pride, Air Show Weekend, Rebellion Punk Festival, Lightpool Festival, Halloween, and Christmas By The Sea.
- It’s Showtime: Venues like the Winter Gardens and Grand Theatre will host spectacular productions, including Dear Evan Hansen, Chicago, Riverdance, and Six. Comedy fans can look forward to performances from Harry Hill, Jack Dee, and Jason Manford.
- Young Hearts Run Free: Blackpool’s free attractions, including glorious beaches, the annual Illuminations, Air Show, Ride the Lights, and Stanley Park.
- Amazing Attractions: Family favourites such as The Blackpool Tower & Circus, SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, Sandcastle Waterpark, and the brand-new IMAX cinema at Backlot.
- Eat Your Heart Out: From award-winning restaurants to traditional fish and chips, the guide covers the best places to eat, including Marco’s New York Italian, Beach House Bar & Bistro, and Abingdon Street Market.
Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “It is pleasing to be able to launch the new guide at a time when Blackpool is once again attracting large volumes of visitors on the back of the two-month extension to the Illuminations season and the hugely popular Christmas By The Sea village.
“We pride ourselves on being the UK’s most popular resort and the 2025 Destination Guide gives a taste of what is already lined up for next year, with a vast selection of shows, attractions and free events, and a promise of more to come.”
To view the guide online or order a free copy, visit visitblackpool.com/guide.
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