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The cat’s out of the bag! Khari, 's African lion, has arrived back safely 🦁
Khari will spend his first few weeks settling in ahead of the arrival of three lionesses, who will form his new pride, later in the month.
🔗 bit.ly/blackpoolzookh
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The game is in memory of local Blackpool youngster Jordan Banks who tragically passed away in 2021.
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/celebrityfootb
🎫 Adults - £12 | Juniors & Under 16’s - £8
📷 Drone photo: Sky Shots Karl Houghton
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Come on down to Bloomfield Road on Friday evening for the Celebrity Charity Football Match ⚽
Celebrities including James Arthur, Dan Osborne, and Dean Gaffney, to name just a few, will take to the pitch to raise money for and the [1/2]
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We got the chance to ride the newly reimagined Valhalla at Blackpool today to celebrate its official opening 🔥❄️
The world-class water ride is back - and even better than ever - and, yep, we can confirm that it’s still a super soaker! 🌊
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Visitors to the newly-opened market will be able to try food and drink samples from local independent vendors.
Upon opening, the food hall will be open from 9am – 10pm, Monday – Sunday.
🔗 bit.ly/abingdonstreet
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Calling all foodies! The highly-awaited Abingdon Street Market will open to the public for the first time on Saturday 27 May at 12pm.
The venue opening will be marked with live musicians and entertainment throughout the weekend.
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Fancy seeing a show in Blackpool?
You can book some of Blackpool’s top shows in some of our fantastic theatres at our Tourist Information Centre on Central Promenade, including:
🎭 Winter Gardens Opera House
🎭 Grand Theatre
🎭 Blackpool Pleasure Beach shows
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Amazing news. Blackpool's historic Stanley Park has been named in the top five best urban green spaces in the country 👏
The Times has shortlisted the 260-acre park as one of its must-see attractions 🌳🌼
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Is there anything as quintessentially British as afternoon tea?
Whether it’s a casual affair or a luxurious luncheon, here's our delicious pick of afternoon teas in Blackpool: bit.ly/afternoonteabl
📷 Sophie Pearce
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For the first time ever, The Blackpool Tower and the Golden Mile section of the Illuminations have been choreographed together in one stunning light show.
Blackpool, you have well and truly lit up the nation! 🇬🇧👏🏻
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It’s a party on the prom and it’s not over yet! 🇬🇧
Join us for a live screening of the Coronation Concert from Windsor Castle, and a spectacular light show on The Blackpool Tower.
🔗 bit.ly/kingscoronatio
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Come on down to the Tower Festival Headland, bask in the sun, sit in one of our iconic striped deckchairs and enjoy all the free entertainment! ❤️
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Blackpool celebrates His Majesty The King’s Coronation with a fantastic Heritage Tram Parade along the Promenade 🚃
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There’s a new royal in town 🇬🇧
From today, visit the brand-new King Charles figure at , alongside first in line to the throne William, Prince of Wales; Catherine, Princess of Wales; as well as his late mother, Her Majesty the Queen.
🎟️ bit.ly/madametussauds
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From 8pm this Sunday, the Blackpool Tower and the Golden Mile section of the Illuminations will be choreographed together in one outstanding light show.
This display will be linked to 2000 LED wristbands which will be given out on the night.
🔗 bit.ly/kingscoronatio
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Blackpool Promenade on 22 June 1897, the day of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee #ThrowbackThursday
📷 Heritage Blackpool
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Love tribute shows? Add Kings & Queens on Central Pier to your list and see legendary superstars of the past and present in one truly sensational three hour show!
From Taylor Swift to Robbie Williams, it’s the ultimate Blackpool night out!
🔗 bit.ly/kingsandqueens
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This new light show from the BBC will also be linked to 2000 LED wristbands which will be given out on the night to the audience on the Tower Festival Headland– so you could be part of this momentous occasion!
For more details on the days events, head to:
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Blackpool will feature in the Light Up the Nation event taking place during the live screening of the BBC King’s Coronation Concert on Sunday 7th May.
The Blackpool Tower and the Golden Mile section of the Illuminations will be choreographed together in one light show.
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Showtown, Blackpool's first museum of fun and entertainment set to open next year, has unveiled a brand new art mural celebrating the town’s entertainment heritage.
Well done to everyone involved! 👏
ℹ️ bit.ly/showtownmural
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It’s Coronation week and we’ve got celebrations fit for a king on Sunday 7 May!
🚋 Heritage Tram Parade
🍴 Big Lunch outdoor picnic
📺 A live screening of the Coronation concert from Windsor Castle
💡 A specially-themed light show
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/kingscoronatio
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Based on the award-winning British film starring Robert Carlyle, The Full Monty Musical is heading to the this December.
Get ready to see Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, and more!
🔗 bit.ly/blackpoolfullm
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According to a recent poll, one in ten Brits think Blackpool Tower is the Eiffel Tower.
One tower is an elegant Grade One listed structure stretching 518 feet and 9 inches tall in the home of fun and romance…the other is in Paris
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The top of Blackpool Tower has once again been transformed into one of the country’s highest indoor gardens and just look how pretty it is!
Featuring more than 50,000 blooms, the picture-perfect garden 380ft-high in the sky is in place until November.
🔗 bit.ly/towergarden2023
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Best of luck to all the teams taking part in the this weekend ⚽
We are thrilled to welcome so many young footballers and their families to enjoy not just our excellent sports facilities, but also everything else that Blackpool has to offer away from the pitch
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Love Doctor Who? Celebrate 60 years of the classic science-fiction programme this weekend at
Expect:
💥 Special guests, signings and prop exhibitions
💥 Stalls and exclusive merchandise
💥 Signing and autograph opportunities
🎫bit.ly/doctorwhovivab
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Don't look down! 👀
BBC reporter John Maguire - who has no head for heights - volunteered to hang off the edge of Blackpool Tower as its windows got a spring clean ahead of the Coronation.
Would you brave it?
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Join us on Sunday 7 May for a spectacular heritage tram parade along Blackpool's seafront to mark the King's Coronation.
It's going to be a right royal celebration! 🇬🇧
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/kingscoronatio
🚋 Buy tram tickets here: bit.ly/tramtoursbpl
📷 Gary Mitchell
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Blackpool Zoo is hiring people to dress up in inflatable bird outfits and act as ‘seagull deterrents’.
Candidates must be “outgoing” and “comfortable wearing a bird costume.” No experience? You might be able to wing it 🤣
Do you know the perfect candidate?
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Spectator tickets are now available for The Open Worlds Ballroom Dance event in the beautiful Tower Ballroom!
Come and watch professional Ballroom and Latin American dancers from around the world compete in a range of competition categories.
🎫 bit.ly/openworldsblac
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Get ready for the world's best Elvis tribute show, coming to Opera House! 🎤
With an incredible live band and orchestra, this is one show you won't want to miss! Get ready to rock 'n' roll with the King of Rock and Roll! 🎶
📅 14 May 2023
🎫 bit.ly/elvisworldtour
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An impressively clear shot of Blackpool all the way from Barrow-in-Furness #FeatureFriday
📷 Helen McCarthy
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It was wonderful to see this historic steam locomotive depart Blackpool North this morning heading out to Scarborough via the Calder Valley.
The Great British XV is nearly at the end of its nine-day sightseeing tour of the UK.
📷Kevin Flaherty
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Spring has sprung in Blackpool. We could get used to this weather! ☀️
📷 Blackpool North Pier
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Plans are now underway to bring African lion, Khari, back to 🦁
The new £1.5m big cat facility is nearing completion and Khari is set to return with his new pride joining him shortly after.
They will then be given time to settle in before opening to the public.
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Only in Blackpool can you get your hands on some amazing souvenirs, from our new I ❤️ BPL range to our Nigel C Gull feathered offerings.
Stop by the Tourist Information Centre on Central Promenade if you’re looking for that special something to take home.
🕤 Mon-Sun: 9am - 5pm
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