Blackpool Westdean Hotel South Shore Blackpool Lancashire

Blackpool has everything .. from waterslides and white knuckle rides to casinos, theatres
and endless other forms of entertainment. The Pleasure Beach, The Sand Castle, Arcades, North, South and Central Pier, the Grand Theatre, the Wintergardens, a variety of Casinos, Bars & Clubs and much more as well as having a great surrounding nightlife.

There is plenty to do during the day for all of the family. There is no doubt why Blackpool is one of the Uk's favourite destinations. With a fabulous 7 mile promenade to take a stroll, to the razzle and dazzle of theshows, to thrills and spills on the Pleasure Beach, there is certainly something to suit everyone.

A short bus ride will take you to Blackpool Zoo and Stanley Park where Golf, Bowls, Tennis, and Cricket are availiable for the more sporty amongst you. A Boating Lake, Cafe and ornamental Gardens for the ones who just want to relax and take the scenery.

A ride on the Famous Blackpool Trams will take you to Cleveleys and Fleetwood were you
will find the Freeport Shopping Village and Indoor Market which is well worth a visit.

Blackpool What's On Guide 2012

January 2012	18th Ant and Dec to lead Britains Got Talent Parade through the Resort 21st British Homing World Show of the Year 2012. PDC World Matchplay Darts 23rd - 28th Dreamboats and Petticoats 27th -28th Billy Connolly-The Man Live. 27th -29th Snooker Shootout
February 2012	10th - 19th Showzam 17th - 19th Blackpool Magic Convention
April 2012	1st April Comedy Carpet Celebrations 6th Easter Bank Holiday. Chubby Brown 9th - 15th Junior Dance Festival - mid-April, important dancing competition held at the prestigious Tower Ballroom
May 2012	Blackpool 10 km Promenade Fun Run - mid-May, a popular event supporting a number of local charities and attracting a broad spectrum of runners, many of which dress up in colourful costumes. The Fun Run passes many landmarks along the way and takes in much of the promenade Festival of Puppetry and Visual Theatre - mid-May, with workshops, theatrical events and exhibitions. 12-13th Blackpool Thundersports Netball 24th - 1st June Dance Festival - late May - the British Latin-American and Ballroom Dancing Championships, hosted at the Winter Gardens and always attracting large crowds.
June 2012	Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon - early June, starting at 09:00 at the Blackpool Tower and passing the seafront, Golden Mile and many other prominent sights 2nd - 5th HM QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 9th - 10th Blackpool Pride. 10th June 50th Great Manchester to Blackpool Car Run 15th - 17th Sand, Sea and Spray Urban Art Festival 22nd JUNE OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY and Evening Celebrations 24th June Sunday Afternoon THE WANTED and MCFLY, one off concert, Live and Outdoors on the new Tower Festival Headland 23rd - 1st July Britains Armed Forces Week Totally Transport - mid-June, a classic car event, with many lovingly restored cars, motorbikes and other vehicles from much of the last century
July 2012	4th - 8th Sept. Hot Ice 9th - 14th FISM 2012 The World Championships of Magic 16th - 22 The Open Championship 2012 at Lytham St. Annes
August 2012	2nd - 5th Rebellion Festival 3rd - 5th Lytham Proms Festival Weekend Starring ALFIE BOE 12th August Blackpool Annual Air Show - Red Arrows Blackpool Illuminations 31st - 4th Nov
September 2012	7, 14, 21, 28, World Fireworks Championships Top firework companies from around the globe will be invited to stage firework displays on Central PromenadeCome and see this spectacle: afterwards we sit and reflect in the lounge, enjoying a hot Chocolate with.... to warm up and look forward to the next contestant! Beachvolleyball: We pride ourselves to be the host of one of the teams, very sportive people who will deserve your admiration for the high level of their sport!
October 2012	Pier to Pier Race - mid-October, many local athletes take part in this well-supported race, which lasts approximately 15 km / 9 miles 20th - 23rd Sequence Dance Festival - held at the Winter Gardens 27th Blackpool Gay and Lesbian International Ballroom Championships Freestyle Dance Festival - held at the Winter Gardens
November 2012	First weekend: end of the Illumminations, come and see the Fireworks that come with that! 15th - 17th British National Dance Championships - held at the Winter Gardens 8th - 11th Blackpool 19th Annual Rock and Roll Weekend Christmas lights switch on 19 November 2011
December 2012	Christmas Panto - December to January, popular seasonal pantomime featuring a number of celebrities, taking place at the Blackpool Tower New Year's Eve - December 31st, parties and celebrations held all over the city, including a major event at the Tower

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