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      Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2019
      Daily Switch On Times - 2019
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      Welcome to the Lights!

      Welcome to the Blackpool Illuminations! It’s the greatest FREE lightshow on earth, where you can enjoy SIX MILES of the brightest light displays. They’re on buildings, fairground rides, lamp posts and trams!

      We are Visit Fylde Coast – online | social media | on enews. Take a look around with us! And thanks to our friends at mediafilms for this video of Blackpool Illuminations in 2018.

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      Ride The Lights
      Ride The Lights

      Ride the Lights is the brilliant, traffic free preview of…

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      Did you Know? Interesting Facts & Figures
      Did you Know? Interesting Facts & Figures

      Interesting Facts and Figures about the Blackpool Illuminations – some…

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      Lightworks - Where the Magic is Made!
      Lightworks - Where the Magic is Made!

      “Lightworks” is the Blackpool Illuminations Depot. It’s where all of…

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      About Blackpool Illuminations
      About Blackpool Illuminations

      Have a look at our whistle-stop overview to find out…

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      CLICK HERE for your guide to large and small events in Blackpool and the wider Fylde Coast.

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      Our Blackpool Illuminations - Photo Gallery
      Our Blackpool Illuminations - Photo Gallery

      Have a look through our gallery of Blackpool Illuminations photos

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      Vintage Video of Blackpool Illuminations
      Vintage Video of Blackpool Illuminations

      Take a look back in time and enjoy a nostalgic trip to the past, with these old clips of vintage…

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      Your Blackpool Illuminations Photos

      Send in your pictures to see them featured in this gallery of your Blackpool Illuminations Photos.

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      Old Blackpool Illuminations - Photo Gallery
      Old Blackpool Illuminations - Photo Gallery

      Have a look back through the years with our gallery of old Blackpool Illuminations photos.

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      History of the Illuminations
      Vintage Video of Blackpool Illuminations
      Vintage Video of Blackpool Illuminations

      Take a look back in time and enjoy a nostalgic trip to the past, with these old clips of vintage…

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      Old Blackpool Illuminations - Photo Gallery
      Old Blackpool Illuminations - Photo Gallery

      Have a look back through the years with our gallery of old Blackpool Illuminations photos.

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      Old 'Heritage' Illuminated Trams
      Old 'Heritage' Illuminated Trams

      Have a look at the old illuminated heritage trams – not the ones that are running today but their predecessors,…

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      History of Blackpool Illuminations

      A quick history of Blackpool Illuminations – how the greatest free light show on earth came into being over more…

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      Take a Look at Blackpool North Pier

      Blackpool North Pier is the Heritage Pier, with fun, shows and live entertainment for the whole family.

      New Homegrown Show - at Blackpool Grand Theatre
      New Homegrown Show - at Blackpool Grand Theatre

      What’s on at The Grand Theatre Blackpool. There’s something for everyone in this BIG anniversary year!

      Summer '19 with Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
      Summer '19 with Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours

      Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours are great way to take in the promenade and an iconic, traditional part of Blackpool!

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      Award Winning Fish and Chips at Seniors Thornton

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      Late Summer Sale at Dean Snee – Travel Counsellor

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