Exciting Luminarium will be focal point for free Pride in Fleetwood 'Fleet Fest' family fun day

An exciting fun day featuring an incredible ‘Luminarium’ is set for some autumn magic in Fleetwood this month.

Residents are invited to experience a wonderful world of light and colour and help shape the future of Fleetwood when Fleet Fest arrives at Marine Hall Gardens on Saturday September 19.

Organised by the Fleetwood Pride in Place Board, the free family event will combine a unique immersive art experience with opportunities for local people to share their views on how £20 million of Pride in Place funding should be invested in the town.

At the heart of Fleet Fest will be a spectacular Luminarium from internationally renowned Architects of Air.

The monumental walk-in sculpture combines art and architecture to create an immersive sensory experience. Visitors can wander through a labyrinth of winding pathways and soaring domes filled with changing light and colour, creating a space that inspires curiosity, reflection and wonder.

Designed for people of all ages, the Luminarium is fully accessible and welcomes wheelchair users and members of the SEND community.

Since 1992, more than three million people across 40 countries have experienced Architects of Air’s remarkable luminaria, which have appeared at events and cultural destinations around the world.

Alongside the Luminarium, visitors will be able to enjoy a range of free family attractions, food vendors, craft stalls and activities featuring local businesses and organisations from across Fleetwood.

Fleet Fest is about more than a day of entertainment. The event will also give residents an opportunity to help shape the future of Fleetwood through the town's £20 million Pride in Place investment programme.

Throughout the day, visitors will be able to share ideas and priorities that could influence future investment in areas including Fleetwood town centre, accessibility, education, opportunities for young people and families, and support for the wider community.

The Pride in Place programme represents a significant opportunity for Fleetwood, and local people are being encouraged to play an active role in helping shape plans for the years

ahead.

Lorraine Beavers MP, Member of Parliament for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, said: “I can’t wait for the free family fun day and Luminarium at Marine Hall Gardens. This will be a

fantastic opportunity for the Board to engage with the people of Fleetwood, so that we can be their voice and deliver the changes that this community wants.”

Professor Dr Mark Spencer, Chair of the Fleetwood Pride in Place Board, said: “Fleet Fest is a celebration of this significant £20 million investment in Fleetwood and an

opportunity for local people to have their voices heard.

“We want residents to help shape how this funding is invested across our town and ensure it delivers the greatest possible benefit for local people. Whether your priorities are improving

accessibility, supporting young people and families, enhancing education opportunities or strengthening our town centre, we want to hear from you.

“The attractions are completely free and there will be something for everyone to enjoy. We would encourage local people to come along, take part and help us shape Fleetwood’s

future together.

“Fleet Fest takes place at Marine Hall Gardens, Fleetwood, on Saturday 19 September. Entry

and all attractions are free.