Thousands of onlookers lined the promenade on Friday as the official switch-on took place with TV star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen performing the honours following a sizzling show in the Tower Ballroom. The lights will continue to shine for the rest of 2022 and will be switched off on January 2, 2023.
Are Blackpool lights still on 2022?
Save the dates – Blackpool Illuminations will be shining from 2 September, 2022 – 2 January, 2023.
What is the last day of Blackpool Illuminations?
January 2 2023
How long do the illuminations stretch along the promenade? The lights stretch along the Promenade for 10km beginning at Squires Gate and ending at Red Bank Road. How long will the illuminations be on for? The lights will be on from 2 September through to January 2 2023 where they will be turned off at 10:30pm.
How long are Blackpool lights on for this year?
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!
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.
Are Blackpool lights on in January 2022?
Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a third consecutive year, it was announced today. Next year’s Illuminations season will now start on Friday 2 September and run until Monday 2 January, 2023.
What is the theme for Blackpool Illuminations 2022?
Reimagining the Golden Mile
2022 coincides with the unveiling of a dazzling makeover for the Golden Mile. He’s created a stretch of Art Deco-style features that will celebrate a golden age of 1930s glamour. The 21 overhead light installations form a brand new section in front of The Blackpool Tower.
What time do Illuminations get turned off?
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.
Is there a toilet at the top of Blackpool Tower?
There are toilets situated in each of the attractions within The Blackpool Tower, as well as on Level 5 at the back of Harry Ramsden’s.
Where do Blackpool Illuminations start and finish?
Where do the Blackpool Illuminations start and end? Depending on which way you’re travelling through the Illuminations, the display starts at Starr Gate (Squires Gate) and ends at Red Bank Road in Bispham.
Are the lights on in Blackpool in November?
November Blackpool Illumination times
For the whole month of November, the lights will be switched on at 5pm every day. They remain on until at least 10.30pm, although on Friday and Saturday nights this is pushed to an 11pm or 12am switch off.
How much does it cost for Blackpool lights to be on?
There are more than 500 designs and features in the eclectic display. Blackpool Illuminations is a free show.
How many people died building the Blackpool Tower?
It cost £290,000, more than £37m in today’s money, with 200 workers, most of them scaling the dizzying heights to build the magnificent tower, working at any one time. One man lost his life in the construction, losing his grip and falling almost 100 feet to the ground.
Are Blackpool lights on every 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. To see the full list of switch-on times for the Illuminations you can visit the VisitBlackpool site.
Is Blackpool Tower designed to fall into the sea?
It’s designed to fall into the sea
There were safety concerns about the tower due to the fact it’s built with 2,500 tonnes of iron, five million bricks and is surrounded by buildings. So the tower was designed in a way that if it was ever to fall over it would fall into the sea instead of onto buildings around it.
Is Blackpool Tower open in winter?
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.
What time do the lights come on at Blackpool?
Daily from 4.30pm – at different times throughout the season. Check out what time they come on and go off today in our handy guide.
What’s the best way to see Blackpool Illuminations?
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 in the ballroom at Blackpool Tower?
You dont have to pay to watch the dancers in the Tower Ballroom. Dancing is daily and you can experience the ambience and elegance of this amazing ballroom. Admission is free throughout the year. Just pay if you want to experience the Tower attractions.
Is there a dress code for Blackpool ballroom?
We do not operate a strict dress code for The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, so you are welcome to dress smart casual. Many of our guests do dress up to dance however this is not mandatory.
Can you drive through Blackpool Illuminations?
If you are going to drive through the illuminations you want to start at the Starr Gate end of Blackpool and drive through to Bispham so that the Illuminations will be on your left – this will give you the clearest view of them.