Guess what? February half-term has arrived, marking our first proper break since Christmas! Noticing the evenings getting brighter and the chill easing up a bit? We sure are!
The fun in Blackpool never takes a break, and we've got some new additions for you to dive into. Join us for a dose of February half-term fun and check out the exciting highlights below:
Showzam!
There’s something magical in the sea air this February half-term as Blackpool kicks off the tourism season with Showzam!, a festival of circus, magic, live entertainment and fun for all the family. From 14 February to 22 February, visitors to the UK’s number one seaside resort will be treated to a festival of free show-stopping performances, enchanting entertainment, dazzling street shows, and incredible illusions as the resort welcomes visitors to a magical spectacle like no other.
A packed programme of dazzling events will be supported by free unmissable headline performances on Blackpool’s Comedy Carpet from global superstars Andrew Basso and Cillian O’Connor.
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Merlin Magic
Merlin's magic awaits! The Blackpool Tower Eye might not be open just yet but there are more attractions in resort than you can shake a stick of rock at. Choose your adventure from The Tower Ballroom, SEA LIFE Blackpool, Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse and Madame Tussauds Blackpool.
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Nickelodeon Land at Pleasure Beach Resort
For the first time in over ten years, Pleasure Beach Resort is opening for February half-term. From Saturday February 15 to Sunday February 23, guests can grab themselves tickets for the Nickelodeon themed area of the park as well as Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic ride for £25.00 per person.
As well as offering a day ticket, the park is also offering an ‘Adventure Package’ for £40.00 per person. This means guests can buy one ticket for four activities – and these don’t need to be redeemed all in the same day. They can choose any day of the half term period to carry out each adventure which includes an eTicket to Nickelodeon Land, entry to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, a round of Adventure Golf and a skating session at Pleasure Beach Resort Arena with free skate hire.
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The Blackpool Tower Circus
Roll up, roll up! Delivering incredible stunts with belly laughs aplenty, meet legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo as they present their brand new show for 2025.
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Showtown Museum
Blackpool’s museum of fun and entertainment celebrates the seaside, circus, magic, dance shows and the world-famous Illuminations. It's not your run-of-the-mill museum; 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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The Backlot Cinema
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.
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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Air Hop Blackpool
Air Hop is an indoor Trampoline Park with over 100 interconnected trampolines, the North West’s first indoor caving system, the North West’s first AirSlides, a huge soft play area, a giant airbag, a climbing wall, dodgeball court, basketball area AND a three tier ninja assault course! Plus new to the attraction, Air Squares gaming experience. Expect fast paced games, reflex testing challenges and endless entertainment for all ages! The best thing? It's ALL included in an Open Jump ticket.
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The Hole in Wand Blackpool
Visit The Hole in Wand this Half-term and take on the Witches Hex challenge. Lancashire’s most notorious witch has placed a hex on Hole 3 and it’s up to you to try to break the curse. Make your way round the nine-hole crazy golf course and receive a free potion drink at the end of the game.
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Putt Above
Mini-golf lovers, this one's for you – swing by for laughs and maybe a few friendly competitions. Putt Above is a high tech mini golf experience and bar with a twist. Visuals for each game are projected onto the lanes with players going head-to-head in a variety of mini-games. Each lane can accommodate groups of up to eight and all ages are welcome.
Address: 66-74 Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1HB | Book now
Central Pier Pirate Bar
Central Pier is your daily hub for half-term fun! Get ready for a week of giggles and grins as the Pirate’s Bay offer an exciting programme to entertain the kids. It’s completely free, too.
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Fylde ice Festival
Taking place this year in St Annes Square on Saturday 15 February. Come and have a go on the ice carving wall, see a number of pre carved ice sculptures with themes linked to St Annes, plus watch a live carving demonstration take place in front of your very eyes with ice experts GLACIAL ART ICE SCULPTORS
This event is funded from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
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Enjoy the great outdoors
Seas the day along Blackpool's six-mile stretch of beaches! Whether you're building sandcastles or strolling along the shore, the great outdoors is your playground for creating seaside memories this February half-term.