What’s on in Blackpool 2024
Blackpool: stalwart of the British coastal holiday, and home to two of our Haven parks – Marton Mere and Cala Gran.
Bustling Blackpool is home to a plethora of annual events, with attractions like Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Zoo arranging lots of fun things to do throughout the year. But Blackpool is also ideally located to access some of the brilliant events on offer in wider Lancashire, and even the southern Lake District, which is close by.
So without further ado, here’s a look at all of the brilliant events you can look forward to when you stay with us in Blackpool in 2024.
Year-round
Spooky Tours and History Tours
When: various regular tours
Where: Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road
Hop in the car and visit a piece of Lancashire history less than half-an-hour’s drive away in Samlesbury Hall. A Tudor-style property packed with history, and – if you believe the stories – ghosts, it also has an on-site café, waffle house and adventure playground. Explore it in detail with one of the regularly scheduled guided tours.
Parkrun
When: Every Saturday at 9am
Where: Stanley Park, West Park Drive, Blackpool, and Outer Promenade, The Esplanade, Fleetwood.
Everyone is welcome at the Blackpool and Fleetwood parkrun. This inclusive event is suitable for everyone, regardless of how fast you are. Buggies and dogs are also welcome! The 5k event happens on a weekly basis and is FREE to enter. Just head to parkrun UK’s website to register and get your barcode for the event.
Lytham Hall Classic & Performance Motor Show
When: May 19, 2024
Where: Lytham Hall, Lytham
Interested in horsepower, history and Georgian halls? This is definitely the place for you! Set on the manicured lawns of Grade-I listed Lytham Hall, just outside Blackpool, this huge display of motors spans classic cars, 4x4s and even military vehicles. There are also stalls, car club stands, and entry includes access to the historic hall – and its tea room – as well as the 78-acre park.
July
Lytham Festival
When: 3-7 July
Where: Lytham Green, Lytham
Just outside of Blackpool is Lytham, whose increasingly popular annual music event is set to become even bigger for 2024! Usually set over five days, the festival attracts music lovers from far and wide with its impressive line-up. While 2024 acts haven’t yet been confirmed, in 2023 the likes of Jamiroquai, George Ezra, Sting, Blondie, Kaiser Chiefs, Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Lionel Richie will be taking to the stage. Already wishing you had tickets? Yep, us too!
Sister Act The Musical
When: July 15-20
Where: Opera House Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Based on the ever popular movie that starred Whoopi Goldberg and Lauryn Hill, Sister Act The Musical is touring the UK, with a stop off at Blackpool in summer 2024. Mother Superior will be played by Birds of a Feather actress Lesley Joseph.
August
Blackpool Air Show
When: 10-11 August
Where: Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool
Showcasing amazing British aviation, this fantastic free annual weekend event always attracts families. Watch talented pilots take to the skies in a range of flying machines, and you might just catch a display by the world-famous Red Arrows, too.
The British Country Music Festival
When: August 30-September 1, 2024
Where: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Launched in 2019, this independent festival celebrates country-style songwriters from across the UK and Ireland in an indoor musical celebration. Covering Americana, roots, blues and British indie-folk, it’s an eclectic and welcoming scene.
September
Blackpool Illuminations
When: 1 September 2024-January 2025
Where: Blackpool Promenade
It’s hard to picture Blackpool without the shining lights of its famous illuminations, available to explore and wonder at from autumn into winter. A highlight must be the dutifully lit-up, train-shaped tram – always popular with the youngest visitors! Grab a portion of fish and chips and take a stroll, or drive, through the electrifying display.
October
The Open Worlds
When: October 26-27
Where: Blackpool Tower Ballroom
This professional ballroom and Latin American dance competition sees dancers from around the world compete in a range of categories. But don’t worry, you won’t need your Salsa shoes to spectate – just your ticket!
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Brand new holiday homes from £34,995
Holiday home price is for a new 3-bedroom ABI New Horizon holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2024 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 19 July 2024, price is available at all parks, excluding Church Farm, Cala Gran, Kiln Park, Littlesea, Lydstep Beach, Penally Court, Perran Sands, Rockley Park, Seashore, Seaview and Thornwick Bay.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
New holiday homes from £33,995
Holiday home price is for a new 3-bedroom Willerby Ellerton Extra holiday and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
From 12 July 2024 the holiday home price is reduced from £37,995 to £33,995 and will remain at this price until all available stock is sold.
The holiday home price excludes 2024 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 12 July 2024 this price is available at Berwick, Burnham-on-Sea, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Hafan y Mor, Kent Coast, Lakeland, Marton Mere, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Reighton Sands, Seton Sands and Weymouth Bay.
Haven reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Pre-owned holiday homes from £19,995
Holiday home price is based on a Bronze Grade pre-owned holiday home 6 years or older and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2024 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 12 July 2024, price is available at all parks, excluding Cala Gran, Church Farm, Cardigan View, Cleethorpes Beach, Craig Tara, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Haggerston Castle, Kiln Park, Littlesea, Lydstep Beach, Orchards, Penally Court, Perran Sands, Rockley Park, Riviere Sands, Seashore, Seaview, Skegness and Thornwick Bay.
Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2031
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed or equivalent or superior grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. It is available across 40% of eligible Parks and applies when letting a new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home (or equivalent or superior grade for 15 weeks.
An example of how “Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home at Primrose Valley with a monthly site fee of £585.00 (includes purchasing discount of £45) and monthly letting income of £803.67. The monthly difference equates to £218.67, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2024 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Atlas Sahara 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.