Ride or walk in either direction and join at any point on the promenade. It’s just about fun and atmosphere so enjoy as much or as little of the course as you want to. Tens of thousands of cyclists congregate at Blackpool Promenade for the annual Ride the Lights event.
Can you walk the lights at Blackpool?
Rosemere’s Walk the Lights is back, and everyone is welcome to take part and walk the famous Blackpool Illuminations, to show your support of Rosemere and the work we do for the benefit of cancer patients across the region. Simply register, accessorise and you’re good to glow!
Do you walk or drive through Blackpool Illuminations?
The best way to see the Illuminations is on foot – but 6 miles is a long old way to walk! When it comes to planning your trip to Blackpool Illuminations, if you’re only going for the evening I recommend parking at one end of Blackpool and then getting the tram down the front.
How long is Blackpool Lights walk?
Also known locally as The Lights or The Illuminations, they run each year for 66 days, from late August until early November at a time when most other English seaside resorts’ seasons are coming to an end. They are 6.2 miles (10 km) long and use over one million bulbs.
How far is it to walk through Blackpool Illuminations?
6-mile
One thing to bear in mind is that, whilst children love the Blackpool Illuminations, they most likely won’t be up to the almost 6-mile walk of the entire illuminated seafront!
What is the best way to see Blackpool lights?
You can see the stretch of lights in your vehicle or on foot but the best way is on an Illuminated Tram Tour with Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours. Enjoy an undisturbed tour from Pleasure Beach to Bispham and back to give you a full viewing of the lights on a truly unique experience!
Do you have to pay to go through Blackpool lights?
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.
Where do you park to walk Blackpool Illuminations?
Please note, you may have to pay for parking.
- Talbot Road car park (FY1 1AU) – 2x Type 2, 22Kw (fast)
- West Street car park (FY1 1HA) – 1x Type 2, 22Kw (fast)
- Pleasure Beach – FY4 1EZ.
- Sainsbury’s – FY1 3AJ.
- Grand Hotel Blackpool – FY1 2JQ.
- Houndshill Shopping Centre – FY1 4HU.
Can you drive both ways through Blackpool Illuminations?
Drive either way along the promenade
It can take a long time to cover what’s normally a quick journey. Coaches are advised to follow a north to south route. You can drive through the Illuminations by car, or travel by bus or take the tram.
Do you have to pay to walk around Blackpool?
Walking in Blackpool is Free!
There’s so much seafront to explore. There are miles of quiet, beautiful places to walk at both South and North shores.
Are Blackpool lights still on 2022?
Save the dates – Blackpool Illuminations will be shining from 2 September, 2022 – 2 January, 2023.
Are Blackpool lights on every night?
Earlier Daily Switch On Times
At the end of British Summer Time when the clocks go back an hour, the Lights are turned on at 5pm. On Friday and Saturday nights the Lights go off at midnight. On Sunday night switch off time is 11pm. Except during October half term week and Festive Weekends when they stay on until 11pm.
How much does it cost to light Blackpool Tower?
Boasting 25,000 eco-friendly LED lights The Blackpool Tower can help you celebrate, commemorate or highlight special events and celebrations in style! We accept applications from individuals, groups and organizations. For a fee of £500, we can light up The Blackpool Tower according to your request.
Can you walk to the top of Blackpool Tower?
You are able to walk up a further two short flights of stairs to the very top of the tower.
How long do you need up Blackpool Tower?
We advise guests that it can take between 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete the full Tower Eye experience. This is dependant on any queues for the Tower Eye and once up at the top you can spend as long as you like up there!
What time do the Blackpool lights turn on?
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. To see the full list of switch-on times for the Illuminations you can visit the VisitBlackpool site.
Which is the nicest part of Blackpool?
Bispham, Cleveleys and Fleetwood are also popular residential areas and you can easily access the seafront from all of them! Bispham is famed for being the start of the Blackpool Illuminations and form the cliffs, boasts some of the most beautiful seaside views in the area.
Can you see the Blackpool lights by tram?
We also use our iconic double deck Heritage Trams, giving you excellent views of the show from their large windows and on milder nights, our open-top single deck trams, giving you an unrestricted view.
Do you need to book to go to Blackpool Tower?
PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL – Please pre-book tickets online before you visit the attraction. CASHLESS ATTRACTION – We are a cashless attraction.
What happens at Blackpool Illuminations?
It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience miles of festoon, larger-than-life tableaux, illuminated trams, instagrammable features, laser technology and stunning projection shows during the dark winter months.