Blackpool holidaymakers pack the beaches and enjoy fun in the sun during UK heatwave

It’s fun in the sun and smiles all around for holidaymakers in Blackpool today – these are some of the wonderful summer scenes that greeted our photographer on the resort’s beach and Prom.

By Matthew Calderbank

Published 11th Aug 2022, 11:57 BST

Updated 11th Aug 2022, 14:33 BST

Blackpool is booming as families from across the UK pack its sun-soaked sands and enjoy the atmosphere of its famous Promenade and attractions.

With today’s temperature expected to hit a high of 26°C – and rising to 29°C tomorrow (Friday, August 12) – the beach in Blackpool is surely the place to be.

These are just some of the scenes that made us smile on the seafront...

7. Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool. Grace and Faith O'Callaghan, aged 5 and 6.

Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool. Grace and Faith O'Callaghan, aged 5 and 6. Photo: Daniel Martino

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8. Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool. Pictured is Layla Connelly, 8.

Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool. Pictured is Layla Connelly, 8. Photo: Daniel Martino

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9. Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool

Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool Photo: Daniel Martino

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10. Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool

Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool Photo: Daniel Martino

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11. Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool. Pictured is Layla Connelly, 8.

Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool. Pictured is Layla Connelly, 8. Photo: Daniel Martino

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12. Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool. Pictured is Layla Connelly, 8.

Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather in Blackpool. Pictured is Layla Connelly, 8. Photo: Daniel Martino

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