The 2022 Blackpool Illuminations will shine again throughout Christmas and New Year. They’ll burst into light and colour in September – remaining lit until 2 January 2023!
How long are the Blackpool lights on for?
66 nights
How long are Blackpool Illuminations on for? Blackpool Illuminations are usually on for 66 nights. However, the 2022 display will run throughout the festive season for the third consecutive year from 2 September – 2 January 2023.
Are Blackpool lights still on 2022?
Save the dates – Blackpool Illuminations will be shining from 2 September, 2022 – 2 January, 2023.
Where do Blackpool Illuminations end?
Explore the Tableaux displays here
It’s known as the Cliffs because it’s the only steep drop in an otherwise flat Blackpool seafront! You can walk alongside them to Red Bank Road at Bispham. There’s another Welcome Arch at the end of the Lights at Red Bank Road – after that the street lights return to normal.
Are Blackpool Illuminations on every night?
2 September 2022 to 2 January 2023, from 4.30pm – different times throughout the season. Blackpool Illuminations shine bright EVERY NIGHT of autumn this year!
What date does Blackpool lights get turned off?
Importnat announcement
| Date | Day | Off |
|---|---|---|
| 02 September 2022 | Friday | 1.00am (Saturday) |
| 03 September 2022 | Saturday | 12 midnight |
| 04 September 2022 | Sunday | 11.00 pm |
| 05 September 2022 | Monday | 10.30 pm |
Who turned Blackpool lights on 2022?
designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Switch-On 2022
TV celebrity and designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen pulled the famous switch at the end of the live concert and triggered four months of illuminations in the resort.
Is Blackpool open in February 2022?
It re-opens on Saturday, February 12. It’s then open every Saturday and Sunday in February and March before opening fully at the beginning of April.
Is Blackpool Tower going to be moved?
Blackpool Tower to be relocated to Southport to strengthen links between resorts.
Can you drive through Blackpool Illuminations?
Can you drive through Blackpool Illuminations? It is possible to drive through the Illuminations, but expect this to be slow!
How long does it take to walk through Blackpool Illuminations?
an hour and 30 minutes
The full recommended route is approximately six miles-long and should take the average walker an hour and 30 minutes, according to Google Maps.
Do they turn Blackpool lights off at night?
Promoted Stories. From then on, the lights are generally switched on at 8pm and turned off at 10.30pm. On weekends they remain on until midnight on Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
How much do Blackpool Illuminations cost?
There are more than 500 designs and features in the eclectic display. Blackpool Illuminations is a free show.
Where do Blackpool Illuminations start and end?
How long do the illuminations stretch? The illuminations stretch for 10km. They begin at Squires Gate, and end at Red Bank Road.
What is the purpose of Blackpool Illuminations?
1912. The closest to our modern day Illumination displays first appeared in May 1912 to commemorate Blackpool’s very first royal visit as Princess Louise opened the new section of promenade named after her – Princess Parade.
What is there to do in Blackpool at night?
6 THINGS TO DO IN BLACKPOOL AT NIGHT
- Head to the arcades. Spending a couple of hours in penny arcades is a classic British activity that is a must-do for anyone taking a trip to Blackpool.
- The Blackpool Tower Circus.
- Take a walk down Central Pier.
- Eat, eat, eat.
- Paint the town red.
- Blackpool Illuminations.
Is Blackpool Tower open all year round?
The Blackpool Tower Eye is open from 10am daily*. We are closed Christmas Day. The Blackpool Tower Eye is subject to weather conditions. For more information on full opening times please visit our website here.
Are Blackpool illuminations on in November?
November Blackpool Illuminations times and dates 2021
4 Nov 2021 Thursday 5.00 p.m. 10.30 p.m. 5 Nov 2021 Friday 5.00 p.m. 12.00 a.m. 6 Nov 2021 Saturday 5.00 p.m. 12.00 a.m. 7 Nov 2021 Sunday 5.00 p.m. 10.30 p.m.
Why are Blackpool illuminations on longer this year?
The annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for the third consecutive year to provide an invaluable boost to the resort’s tourism season after the effects of COVID-19.
What time does ride the lights start in Blackpool?
Ride the Lights is an annual event that closes off Blackpool Promenade to all traffic except Cycles! 2021 is the 14th anniversary. It is held a few days before the Big Illuminations Switch On. In 2021 it is on Tuesday 31st August, at approximately 7pm* Ride the lights begins.
How old are the Blackpool lights?
The beginning of the Illuminations
Holidaymakers first tripped the lights fantastic in Blackpool in 1879 when just 8 arc lamps bathed the Promenade in what was described as artificial sunshine…