The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!
Whether you've been visiting Blackpool Illuminations for decades, or have never seen the Lights before, we've got some top tips for ensuring your visit is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Here are some top tips for visiting the Lights:
See the display on foot if possible:
Why not avoid the long traffic queues and stroll through the lights on foot? Grab some obligatory fish and chips, and walk along Blackpool Promenade to ensure you don’t miss a thing.
Don't miss the Tableaux section:
If you're unable to walk for long periods or have limited time, we recommend walking the tableaux at the north end of the display. The tableaux area, often dubbed the 'big pictures', is a nostaglic walk-through section with some long-standing family favourites, including the Haunted Hotel, and the oldest illumination still on display, the Teddy Bears Picnic. - why not take the tram to walk through the Tableaux section and then jump back on!
Book an illuminated tram tour:
Another great way to explore our Illuminations is by hopping on an illuminated tram! Regularly departing from the Pleasure Beach loop, the trams run all the way to Bispham, and you can hop off at several stops on the return journey. If you need to make more specific arrangements or need to board/alight at specific stops, the regular Blackpool Transport trams are a fantastic idea, too! Please note, you need to pre-book your illuminated tram tour. They tend to sell out a few weeks in advance, so we recommend booking ahead as soon as possible. At https://blackpoolheritage.com/illuminations-tours/
Where do the Blackpool Illuminations start and end?
Depending on which way you're travelling through the Illuminations, the display starts at Starr Gate (Squires Gate) and ends at Red Bank Road in Bispham.
Includes:
* Luxury coach travel
* 1 Nights accommodation with breakfast & dinner
* Free time in Blackpool
* No single supplement