All Aboard The Blackpool Express
27 November 2024
by Visit Blackpool
This Christmas, Blackpool is ready to light up your holidays with an enchanting new experience – the Blackpool Express! In partnership with Blackpool Transport, Holiday Inn Blackpool, Showtown, and VisitBlackpool, this magical train ride on the Illuminated Western Train promises fun for the whole family.
The journey begins at the Holiday Inn, North Station, at 4pm. Guests will step into a cosy Winter Wonderland departure lounge, where hot chocolate, biscuits, and festive cheer await.
Each traveller will receive a golden ticket with exclusive perks, including free tram travel back to the Holiday Inn, one free ride per ticket at Christmas By The Sea, 15% off food at Marco’s, 50% off tickets to Showtown, Blackpool’s Museum of Fun, and more!
With arrival from 4pm, the festivities begin with a pre-show performance. Then, at 5:00pm, the Illuminated Western Train departs, taking guests on a dazzling ride through the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations.
Actors from Showtown will join the train, bringing the magic to life with stories, songs, and festive surprises, making this a truly unique Christmas experience.
The train will travel from the Holiday Inn to Little Bispham and finish at the Tower Festival Headland where the journey doesn’t end when the train stops!
At the Tower Festival Headland, guests can capture the perfect photo with the stunning Illuminated Western Train. Just steps away, explore the magical Christmas By The Sea village, featuring a free skating rink, themed family attractions, food and drink huts, snowfalls, projection shows, and light installations.
The Blackpool Express will be running on the 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd December,
with adult (16+) tickets priced at £20, Children (3–16) at £15 and under 3’s free when seated on a parent’s lap. Booking fees apply.
Seats are limited, so early booking is essential.
Tickets are now on sale: Book online now!
Tickets can also be booked at the Promenade-based Tourist Information Centre.
Don’t miss out – make this Christmas one to remember!