Most of the year our Hotel is open and welcoming people to the various events! Some are extra special, see the list below!
Keep your eyes open for all the shows that are on, something new all the time!
The North Pier and the Stanley Park have a good selection too!
Central Pier has Legends.... The Tower has its Ballroom, the brandnew Dungeons and soon to be opened the Tower Eye on the Top!!
September 2011
Fireworks Championships all weekends in September 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!
Blackpool Illuminations End of August till 4 November 2011. Blackpool Illuminations are considered to be the greatest free light show on earth, which entertains millions of visitors between September and November time each year.
Alice in the Wintergardens: Stroll around the rejuvenated Wintergardens, astounded as Alice would have been, see several shorter shows by real actors and get a good impression of all the beauty this venue has to offer. 13 until 18 Sepember. Hurry some shows have already sold out! Shows run all through the day!
October 2011
Pier to Pier Race - mid-October, many local athletes take part in this well-supported race, which lasts approximately 15 km / 9 miles Junior Sequence Dance Festival - mid-October, held at the Winter Gardens Freestyle Dance Festival - mid-October, held at the Winter Gardens
November 2011
First weekend: end of the Illumminations, come and see the Fireworks that come with that!
British National Dance Championships - mid-November, held at the Winter Gardens Cheerleading Championships - mid-November, held at the Winter Gardens
December 2011
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
January 2012
January Sales - throughout January, many shops join in the traditional January sales, to make way for the next season's stock .
Pigeon weekend! We are already prepared, and of course your bird is welcome too!
February 2012
Valentines Day 14th Find a romantic show or restaurant and ask us to organise some romantic accent in your room! Showzam A string of events, shows, workshops concentrated around fire, music, Magic, theatre and dance. A spectacular event to be part of! See www.showzam.co.uk It comprises of, for instance:
Carnival Ball, with a Burlesque theme, An evening of style and Romance, dancing, Cabaret and vintage Glamour.
Variety Night; a very entertaining show in the Grand Theatre
17 to 19 feb. European Championships of Magic and Blackpool Magic convention.
March 2012
Blackpool International Hair and Beauty Festival - mid-March, major championships and trade fair, taking place at the Winter Gardens every year
April2012
Easter, with it's Bank Holiday
Junior Dance Festival - mid-April, important dancing competition held at the prestigious Tower Ballroom
May2012
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 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 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
Town Criers' Championships - mid-July, competition in the town centre, where the loudest voice wins.
9 to 14 July: Worldchampionship of Magic!! As Robert is now an associate member of the Blackpool Magic Circle he is especially keen on this.Arrange your accommodation early!!
