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March 2010
Fantastically Frightening Fun At Blackpool’s Grand With The Circus Of Horrors(Tue, 9th Mar 2010)
Circus of Horrors’ bloodcurdling new show The Day of the Dead storms into Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on Sunday 28th March
The...
February 2010
Blackpool Tourism Awards celebrate the best of the best!(Fri, 26th Feb 2010)
visitBlackpool last night recognised the best of the best tourism providers in the resort at the Blackpool Tourism Awards 2009.
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Illuminations - Best Event in England?(Wed, 24th Feb 2010)
Blackpool Illuminations has been shortlisted in a national competition to find England’s Best Tourism Event.
The annual light show, funded...
A Question Of Sport Celebrates 40th Anniversary With First Ever Live Uk Tour(Wed, 24th Feb 2010)
After entertaining millions of viewers every week, BBC ONE’s A Question of Sport is to embark on its first ever live stage tour to celebrate a...
Blackpool Zoo Has A Grand New Attraction!(Wed, 24th Feb 2010)
Blackpool’s Grand Theatre is now touring its innovative exhibition A Grand Old Lady – A year in pictures to fabulous family attractions...
History, Heritage & Hauntings!(Mon, 22nd Feb 2010)
Blackpool Ghost Walks - The thrilling new experience from Supernatural Events
Blackpool’s award-winning Supernatural Events has added...
Celebs Plan a Break in Blackpool(Tue, 16th Feb 2010)
Ex-Emmerdale actress Hayley Tamaddon, 33 and Dancing on Ice partner Daniel Whiston, 33, were pictured taking a break from training at Bradford ice...
Fireworks to light up skies in September (Tue, 16th Feb 2010)
The skies above Blackpool will once again light up this September as fabulous fireworks return to the resort.
visitBlackpool is proud to announce...
Hook a hoodie - like Mr Hudson!(Mon, 15th Feb 2010)
visitBlackpool is proud to launch the latest in its 'I ♥ BPL' line - a stylish black hoodie.
The street hoodie, which features thumb cuffs...
Witness A Top Agatha Christie Thriller At Blackpool’s Grand(Mon, 15th Feb 2010)
Gripping courtroom drama Witness for the Prosecution calls an all-star cast to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre this March
The Agatha Christie...
Locals Will Be Quids in with March Madness(Thu, 11th Feb 2010)
Blackpool Zoo is gearing up for March Madness by offering residents of Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde half price admission for the entire month.
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Is there a Valentine Out There?(Thu, 11th Feb 2010)
Staff at Blackpool Sea Life Centre are determined to find a mate for a lovelorn lady shark who hasn't had a suitable male friend for at least five...
Busines Boom at Blackpool Zoo(Thu, 11th Feb 2010)
Blackpool Zoo is celebrating a 900 per cent increase in visitors signing up for annual memberships in the past 12 months.
In January 2009 the...
Seeing Double at Grundy Art Gallery(Thu, 11th Feb 2010)
The amazing work, by young Berlin based artist Sinta Werner , is designed to create a visually illogical experience. On first impressions the artwork...
Cracking Comedy Of Two Halves Back At Blackpool’s Grand Theatre(Wed, 10th Feb 2010)
Don’t miss the rematch of the fantastic football comedy
Beating Berlusconi!back by popular demand at Blackpool’s Grand on Sunday 14th...
Lion Aid is Coming to Blackpool(Fri, 5th Feb 2010)
An iconic species faces extinction in our lifetime.
In the 1960’s there were over 200,000 lions in the wild; today there are barely 20,000...
Hot Ice is Back!(Thu, 4th Feb 2010)
The world’s most spectacular ice show is back! Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is delighted to announce the return of Hot Ice for the 2010...
January 2010
Aer Arann signs Franchise Agreement with Aer Lingus(Wed, 27th Jan 2010)
Agreement Upgrades Blackpool to Dublin Service and Links to New York Service
Aer Arann and Aer Lingus have today announced that agreement has been...
