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Take in the spectacular two-day Blackpool Air Show in August; the dazzling fireworks nights in September and October, or bag yourself a free ticket to the biggest event in the Blackpool calendar – the star-studded Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On. Find out more. The Comedy Carpet and Tower Festival Headland.
- Blackpool Beach. Top of the list when it comes to free things to do in Blackpool has to be the beach itself – have you even been to the seaside if you haven’t felt the sand on your toes?
- Blackpool Illuminations. Blackpool Illuminations light up the town from late August to the start of January each year. You can walk along the promenade to view the illuminations for free.
- Blackpool Tower. Although entry to Blackpool Tower requires a fee, you can still enjoy the exterior view of this iconic landmark for free!
- Stanley Park. Stanley Park is more than just a large green space in Blackpool – it is in fact a Grade II-listed park which has been voted the best park in the UK twice!
Aug 21, 2023 · Vibrant Playground at Stanley Park. Blackpool's Comedy Carpet. Discover Blackpool Heritage at the Grundy Art Gallery. Family Adventures at Blackpool's Piers. Fleetwood Market Fun. Hike up to Jubilee Gardens. Marvel At Colourful Fireworks. Blackpool Illuminations. Spot Wildlife at Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve. Visit Penny Farm.
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Affinity Lancashire is the Fylde Coast shopping outlet. During school holidays and at special times of the year they host FREE fun events for all the family. And NEW for 2022 is the Little Cod Kids Club!When you’ve looked around the shops, enjoy a look at the Marina and don’t forget the playground for the kids. Treat yourself to an ice cream while ...
Arcades and amusements can be VERY expensive if you let them! But you can still enjoy all the fun and atmosphere without blowing the bank! Take a couple of pounds of 2ps into the amusements and play the penny falls. It’s absorbing and good fun – see if you can develop enough skill to win! Competitions between friends and family are good too. Each g...
Grundy Art Gallery is the Blackpool areas official gallery, find it on Queen Street in Blackpool. And the Solaris Centreat South Shore often has displays in the public space. Did you know that there’s a strong independent arts scene too? Independent artists hold exhibitions and displays at HiveArts on Church Street and various other venues.
There are public art trails along both Blackpool and Cleveleys promenades. Talk a walk and explore the pieces. Some places have lots of artwork that’s not arranged in an official ‘trail’ as such, but still worth a visit. Take a look at this ‘Art Trails’ page. 1. Ten pieces of artwork line New South Promenadeat Blackpool, between Squires Gate Lane a...
Most seaside attractions will cost you a fair amount of money. Largely comparable to each other it’s not that they’re expensive for what you get. More that the total amount for a family can make your holiday expensive – especially if you’re feeling the pinch. But there are some attractions that you can visit without breaking the bank – do you know ...
It’s a family pass time that was once THE thing that everyone did when they came on holiday. Deckchairs and towels, buckets and spades and away you went for a full day on the beach. Why don’t you enjoy precious family time together and have a day on the sands? 1. Adults can do nothing, have a snooze and generally unwind… 2. Games that kids can play...
One great thing about the Fylde Coast is that it’s so flat. It makes it a great place to enjoy, for walking and cycling alike. The majority of us enjoy intermittent exercise so hills are one thing we can do without! Because it’s so flat, bikes are a normal way of getting around in these parts, so many people have them. Get on your bike with your fa...
Have hours of fun fishing about to see what you can find in the water! With a sandy shore, one thing that the Fylde Coast doesn’t have a lot of is rock pools. But if you know where to go you can still enjoy a great time fishing for crabs. All you need is a line, some bait/bits of fish and a bucket. Please don’t leave any litter/line behind, and ple...
Don’t forget to take a look at the Visit Fylde Coast events calendar. There’s hundreds of things to do listed on there, and a lot of them are free or very cheap.
Head away from the beaten track and explore the outer fringes of Blackpool seafront. North and South Shore are both worth a look – there are loads of things to find! We went for a walk around South Shore near the Solaris Centre. Here are some ideas for ways to pass a day on having fun without spending loads of money!
Oct 19, 2023 · Blackpool has many options for places to visit for free today. You could check out famous local artwork at The Grundy Art Gallery, play the arcades at Coral Island or take a walk around the award winning Stanley Park. Click on each name to be taken straight to the blog post for that place. Free things to do. The Grundy Art Gallery. RNLI Blackpool.
Aug 15, 2023 · With favorites like Stanley Park, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach and more, get ready to experience the best places in Blackpool. Why trust us. We scoured through the internet and read through 11 reputable sites and blogs like Manchester Evening News and Picniq Blog.
Jun 19, 2020 · 1. Sit / Walk on the beach. I covered off in my first blog that a beach trip is a ‘must do’ in Blackpool, whether you’re on the breadline or a millionaire, and this is one of those cases where ‘the best things in life’ truly are free.
