Blackpool Illuminations – the greatest free show on earth!

1 million lamps, 200 miles of cabling, 6 miles of lights and 66 nights to shine. It all adds up to an astounding – and free - Blackpool show. Isn't it time you revisited the Illuminations in Blackpool?

Everyone visits Blackpool Illuminations at some time in their lives. If it's a while since you've been then it really is time you brought the family back, because the Blackpool lights have had a whole new lease of life!

Fibre optics, fireworks, lasers and Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen have all been added to the regular light show to bring the lights in Blackpool into the 21st century.

The only thing you need to decide is how to see them. By car? On foot? Or you could take one of the spectacular illuminated trams. Whichever you choose you'll have a magical family night out.

Blackpool Illuminations – Family highlights.

The Poldhu is just a short walk away from the northern end of the lights. It's a great location from which to explore the giant tableau that are the highlight of this most famous of Blackpool shows. It's also a great base from which to catch a tram to take you through the Blackpool Illuminations in style.

Don't miss:

• The switch-on show – stay at our family hotel in Blackpool on 3rd September and you'll be in town for the biggest party in the country! Join Real Radio and switch on star Robbie Williams for the launch of Blackpool Illuminations 2010.
• And it's not just Robbie. Performing live at the show will be Alesha Dixon, Russell Watson, Olly Murs and The Wanted.
• This year’s switch-on show is, for the first time, a ticket only affair. Tickets have already been allocated, but you can still watch the show at Blackpool’s other big party. It’s at St Chad’s headland, it’s FREE and there’ll be giant video screens ensuring you miss none of the excitement just up the road.
• International Fireworks Championships – check out our dedicated page for more on this event. Visit our Blackpool hotel when the championships are in full swing and get two amazing Blackpool shows – the fireworks and Blackpool Illuminations – both for free!
• The tableau – our Blackpool hotel is just five minutes’ walk from the northern end of the lights. That means you're just 5 minutes’ walk from the giant illuminations that are always guaranteed to wow the kids. They're the highlight of the show! And this year, there’s a brand new addition to the show. Dino Doom will show Blackpool overrun by dinosaurs!
• Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen – LLB’s flamboyant, cheeky range of lights was unveiled in 2007 and is amongst the finest sets ever to grace the Blackpool Illuminations. Look for his lights outside Blackpool Tower. He's also responsible for Venus Reborn, a spectacular tableau opposite the sandcastle and the brand new Glampire at Gynn Square.
• Dr Who – The Doctor, Cybermen, Daleks, the Tardis and more. Look out for this kids’ favourite by the Pleasure Beach.
• Be a part of the lights! At Illuminations time some spectacular, illuminated trams in the shape of warship HMS Blackpool and a fishing trawler and the Great Western Train patrol the lights. Treat yourself to a journey through Blackpool Illuminations in an Illumination! 

Blackpool Illuminations – the Poldhu Hotel insider's guide:

• The Blackpool Lights shine again in 2010 from Friday 3rd September – 7th November.
• Switch on times get earlier as the days draw shorter. If you have young children who would struggle with a switch-on time around or after 7.30 then why not visit us for a weekend break in October when the switch-on times are at their earliest?
• Combine Blackpool Illuminations with free fireworks! The World Fireworks Championships** will take place between Friday 10th and Sunday 12th September. See our Fireworks page for more.
• This year's switch-on show will be on Central car-park, behind the Sea Life Centre. Both it and the St Chad’s headland show (see above) can be reached by tram in around 15 minutes.
• Travelling by car? To see all six miles of lights you need to start at either end of Blackpool Illuminations. The route from south (Starr Gate) to north (Bispham) is always busier as Starr Gate is nearest to the M55. Our tip? Head south from our Blackpool Promenade hotel. There’s always slightly less traffic.
• On foot? Why not split Blackpool Illuminations into manageable chunks? Walk the tableau on the north cliffs one night; walk the Great Promenade Show (see our dedicated page) another. Now that the central promenade area has been redeveloped it also makes a great place to stroll the lights!
• Want to see Blackpool Illuminations in relaxed style? Travel by tram from just outside our promenade hotel.
• Illuminated trams leave from North Pier only and don't stop to take on or let off passengers. Check with Blackpool Transport for timetables and prices using the following link: www.blackpooltransport.com

** Firework displays are always subject to the weather

For more details please use the attached link: www.visitblackpool.com/blackpool-illuminations

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