Blackpool Illuminations Voted Best Events in UK Awards
The world-famous Blackpool Illuminations has won a top accolade in a national travel awards scheme. The annual display, which attracts millions of visitors to the resort during the autumn and winter months, was voted Best Event For Groups in the Group Leisure and Travel Awards, beating competition from other finalists including Royal Ascot, the BBC’s […]
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village Wins Best Day Spa in the UK for the Third Year Running!
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the title of Best Day Spa in the UK for the third consecutive year by the prestigious Good Spa Guide. This accolade is particularly special as it was determined by the highest number of public votes, a testament to […]
BBC New Comedy Awards 2024 is coming to Lancaster
LANCASTER TOWN HALL WILL HOST THE NORTHERN REGIONAL FINAL TO BE TELEVISED ON BBC THREE LED BY HEAD JUDGE BABATUNDE ALÉSHÉ The BBC’s biggest comedy talent search is back and they’re heading to Lancaster Town Hall, for the Northern Regional Final on 5th October. This televised event will be hosted by Mancunian comedian, Rachel Fairburn. […]
Oh! Pizza – A New Pop up concept from Award-Winning Lancashire Restaurant group
The award-winning restaurant group behind 2 Michelin guide restaurants Fell Bistro In Longridge, 3 Rosette Restaurant Aven in Preston and award winning catering company Foray are proud to announce their latest venture: Oh! Pizza, a dynamic pop-up and casual catering concept. Founded by Matt Willdigg, Alex Blamire and Oli Martin the team brings their hospitality and cooking […]
Thousands visit Towneley Park for Annual Uniformed Services Family Fun Day
Thousands of people visited Burnley’s Towneley Park on Saturday 22nd June, as the eagerly anticipated Uniformed Services Family Fun Day returned with an action packed day full of activities for all the family. The event, which was attended by approximately 4,500 people, was officially opened by the Mayor of Burnley, Councillor Shah Hussain and Andrew Powell, […]
Lancaster declared a Swift City
Lancaster has been officially declared a ‘Swift City’, one of just four of its kind in the UK. In a ceremony this month, officials and residents set out plans committing to improving lives for Swifts in the city. The official designation is the culmination of hard work, led by the residents of Grasmere Road, which […]
Memories Wanted to Mark 130 Years of The Blackpool Tower
Do you have a special memory of The Blackpool Tower? Did you receive 50 pence if you were the first to spot it on a family day out? This month, May 2024, the world famous Blackpool Tower turns a momentous 130 years old. To mark this historic occasion, The Tower is inviting people to share […]
VisitBritain Launch their Annual Review 2023/24
Today VisitBritain has launched its annual review, announcing that international visitors spent an additional £1.26 billion between April 2021 and July 2023 as a result of our international and domestic marketing activity. For every pound invested, visitors spent an additional £15 in Britain. These figures were announced at a launch event earlier today, outlining priorities […]
25,000 visitors descend on Blackpool for the largest & longest running Dance Festival in the world
Blackpool’s Winter Gardens Dance Festival is set to boost local economy by £6m over two weeks of largest international dance show of its kind Each year, the resort of Blackpool prepares itself for the arrival of over 25,000 visitors for its annual international dance festival. Held at the town’s iconic Winter Gardens and in its 98th year, the festival welcomes over 24,000 audience members watching the 2,000 official competitors.With […]
VisitEngland joins forces with AccessAble to promote new tourism accessibility guides
VisitEngland is working with AccessAble to support hospitality and tourism businesses across England to provide detailed descriptions of their venue accessibility for visitors. Through AccessAble’s new Your Accessibility Guide portal, businesses can book and pay for either a guided or on-site assessment of their venue, where a professional surveyor will create a quality-assured Detailed Access […]
DECADE – 10 Years of adidas SPZL Exhibition comes to Darwen
Today, adidas SPZL announces the DECADE – 10 Years of adidas SPZL Exhibition opening in Darwen, Lancashire from 17th-26th May at 14 Market Street, BB3 1AZ. Featuring the complete adidas SPZL footwear archive and highlights from the 10 years of apparel collections. This retrospective exhibition will showcase vintage design references, unseen samples, technical drawings, signed […]
A spectacular show! Over 5,000 attend live music in Penwortham
This weekend saw the Penwortham night-time economy thrive as South Ribble Borough Council brought Penwortham Live to town with event partners Creative Network. The booming weekend saw over 5000 people flock to bars, restaurants and venues and enjoy live music from over 120 acts on both Friday and Saturday night. Funded by the Governments UK Shared […]