This Easter, Blackpool is boasting a cracking selection of shows and visitor attractions, complemented by great and affordable accommodation, and a variety of independent cafes, bars and restaurants.
You’ll be hard-pressed fitting all your plans in one holiday with the extensive selection of attractions on offer. Plus, remember there is nothing quite like strolling along our seafront in the spring sunshine with an ice cream in hand. Without further ado, here's a list of egg-stra special things do in Blackpool to make this Easter one to remember.
Twilight Thrills at Pleasure Beach Resort
On Saturday 19 April, Pleasure Beach Resort will be bringing back its Twilight Thrills, offering 11 hours of adrenaline-fuelled fun, live entertainment, spectacular shows and feel-good music.
Choose high octane thrills from the iconic Big One, double launch roller coaster, ICON, the recently re-imagined Valhalla, or take a nostalgic ride on everyone's favourite woodies, the Big Dipper and the Grand National.
If big thrills aren’t for you, check out the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land, featuring 12 amazing rides and a whole host of Nickelodeon characters from the world’s number one kids’ entertainment channel.
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Dragon Egg Hunt at The Hole in Wand Blackpool
Join The Hole in Wand's Dragon Egg Hunt this Easter! Make your way round the nine-hole crazy golf course, find four hidden eggs, uncover the secret word, and claim your free chocolate treat. You will also receive a free potion drink at the end of the game.
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Create Your Own Wellington Aircraft
Join Showtown Museum for a family fun craft session, as they celebrate the amazing aircraft that helped us to win the Second World War.
Ideal for firs-time and expert crafters, design and build your own Vickers Wellington to take home with you and learn a little bit about this popular plane. Make sure to check out all the galleries at Showtown; it's a front-row ticket to Blackpool's entertainment legacy with a whole host of fun interactives for all the family.
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Join Professor Finn’s Jawsome Sharks Easter Egg Hunt
This Easter, dive into an egg-citing underwater family adventure at SEA LIFE Blackpool. Embark on a fascinating activity trail to discover various species of shark eggs hidden throughout the aquarium.
Each egg along the trail will reveal a hidden letter - find all six letters to spell out a secret word. Once the word is unveiled, participants will receive a special Easter reward to take home!
Along the way, visitors will also have the chance to meet the many fascinating shark residents of SEA LIFE.
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See the next big blockbuster at Backlot Cinema & Diner
Get the popcorn ready! Located in the extension of the Houndshill Shopping Centre, the cinema features one of the largest IMAX screens in the North West, measuring a massive 10.85m high and 19.87m wide and recently celebrated its first birthday.
The Backlot Diner serves a delicious range of food from burgers, hotdogs and wings, along with a range of desserts, including American-style pancakes, sundaes and milkshakes.
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Visit Stanley Park's egg-cellent Easter Fair
Head to Stanley Park for its Spring Fair from 10.30am – 2.30pm on Saturday 19- Sunday 20 April. Enjoy a cracking variety of games for all the family, try your luck at the Easter bonnet competition or get creative in the fancy dress challenge.
Enjoy a belly laugh at The Blackpool Tower Circus
Join Mooky and Mr Boo as they deliver their slapstick antics in a brand new show for the 2025 season. Produced and directed by the Endresz family at one of the most iconic circus venues in the world, the show promises visitors a host of all-new jaw-dropping performances and never-before-seen acts in the newly-restored Blackpool Tower Circus.
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Guys & Dolls at Grand Theatre Blackpool
Don’t miss the Musical Event of the Year from local company Blackpool Operatic Players. Get ready for a night of dazzling entertainment, heart-pounding excitement, and unforgettable tunes. Join the Grand Theatre for a wild ride through New York City’s most colourful characters!
Running from 16-19 April at Blackpool Grand Theatre, book tickets here.
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It's all ears at Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play
Move over Easter Bunny, there’s a new rabbit in town! Hop into the oversized world of adventure at Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play and explore the five fluffy-tailed zones – from Mr McGregor’s Garden to Mr Bouncer’s Invention Workshop. Find the attraction on the Golden Mile next to Madame Tussauds.
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Meet your furry friends at Blackpool Zoo
Visitors can take advantage of the Easter holidays to catch up with their favourite animals, including the fully integrated herd of Asian elephants, the four members of the red panda family, the orang-utans, the sea lions and many more at Blackpool Zoo.
Don’t forget to stop by the newly-renovated Cat House and look out for the three new lionesses Hira, Emma and Narla.
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Only Fools and Horses at Winter Gardens Blackpool
The Trotters are making their way to Blackpool, heading to the Winter Gardens Opera House from April 28 – May 3.
With a script and original score written by John’s son, Jim Sullivan, and comedy giant Paul Whitehouse, prepare to get reacquainted with Britain’s most lovable rogues and experience the classic comedy brought to life on stage through a clever script and 20 hilarious songs.
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Experience The King’s Coin – A Limited-Time Show at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon!
This Easter, Blackpool Tower Dungeons visitors can step into the year 1446, when King Henry VI granted Sir Thomas de Ashton the power to transmute base metals into gold to help pay off the Crown’s debt. But within the depths of the Alchemist’s lab, a sinister secret lurks…
Sir Thomas’ apprentice has uncovered a chilling theory—that the human body may contain enough gold to forge a coin. Now, driven by greed, they’ll stop at nothing to turn their discovery into a fortune. The question is… who will be their next victim?
This limited edition show will be running alongside all of the Dungeon’s scarily good favourites - standard admission covers The King's Coin, all of the Dungeon's shows, and ride in the full 60-minute experience.
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Celebrate 15 Years of Zog by joining the Magical Dragon Quest
Embark on an enchanting adventure at The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse this April! Hidden throughout the clubhouse are six colourful little dragons, each guarding a special letter.
Once visitors have found them all, they will receive a golden star... just like Zog!
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See Blackpool's dazzling Mirror Ball
Miss the Illuminations? You can still get your fix. Did you know that Blackpool’s iconic Mirror Ball – reputed to be the largest in the world – is shining bright at night? Using 75% less power than before, six new projectors were installed, allowing spectators to see the twinkling landmark lit up at night in a colour-changing light show extravaganza.
The revolving artwork, featuring 47,000 mirrors, is a permanent fixture on the resort's South Promenade.
Address: New South Promenade, Blackpool FY4 1NJ
Artist: Michael Trainor
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Keep it simple at the seaside
When the sun is shining, there's no better way to enjoy all the delights of the seaside than spending time on the beach with an ice cream. Stroll along the sandy beach or bustling Promenade, feel the refreshing salt air and bask in the spectacular coastal views. Remember to check the tide times and stay safe at the beach.