The seaside town’s 2023 Destination Guide fronted by resort ambassador Nigel C. Gull - the seagull puppet that featured in a £1m TV advertising campaign during 2022 – has been revealed.
And it’s packed with a fabulous programme of events, shows and attractions for the year ahead.
Coun Lynn Williams, leader of Blackpool Council, said: “It is particularly pleasing to be able to launch the new guide at a time when Blackpool is attracting large volumes of visitors on the back of the return of the Christmas By The Sea village and the two-month extension to the Illuminations season.
“Over the past year, Blackpool has once again heavily invested in marketing and events, and recorded record visitor numbers on the back of that.
“We pride ourselves on being the UK’s most popular resort and the new guide gives a taste of what is already lined up for next year, with a vast selection of shows, attractions and free events.”
To view a copy of the guide online, or to order your copy, go to visitblackpool.com/guide
Here’s a taste of what’s to come in 2023…
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Blackpool has unveiled a brand new guide for 2023 showcasing a spectacular programme of events, shows and attractions for the year ahead. To view a copy of the guide online, or to order your copy, go to visitblackpool.com/guide. Pic credit: VisitBlackpool Photo: VisitBlackpool
2. Special milestone
2023 will see the 160th anniversary of Blackpool’s majestic North Pier. The pier opened in 1863 when more than 20,000 people turned up to stroll along its wooden boardwalk. Photo: Daniel Martino
3. New for 2023
A state-of-the-art big cat facility at Blackpool Zoo will open in 2023, giving outstanding indoor and outdoor views of the resident lions and tigers Photo: Blackpool Zoo
4. New for 2023
2023 will also see the opening of a new four-star Holiday Inn on Talbot Road Photo: Daniel Martino
5. New museum
Blackpool's Showtown museum is due to open in spring 2023. The £13m scheme on Central Promenade will showcase the resort’s rich entertainment history in the form of a new attraction for both visitors and residents. Photo: Showtown
6. Multi-million pound cinema complex
A multi-screen cinema incorporating one of the UK’s biggest IMAX screens is set to open in Blackpool in 2023. The immersive screen, which will be 10.8 metres high and 19.8 metres wide, will be the centrepiece of the cinema taking shape in Tower Street as part of the £21m extension to the Houndshill Shopping Centre. Photo: BacklotCinema