The world-famous Blackpool Illuminations need little introduction. Well known for being the greatest free light show on Earth, the Blackpool Illuminations feature over a million bulbs to create a dazzling spectacle of lights that stretch from Starr Gate to Bispham. Each year the Blackpool Illuminations team work tirelessly to create a new and different display that will continue to keep the crowds coming back to Blackpool!
When are the Blackpool Illuminations on?
This year the lights will shine from the switch on event on in August, right through to January 2026, giving you plenty of time to come and visit! So why not brighten up your Autumn and book one of our Coach Holidays or Self Drive Holiday Breaks which overlap with the dates of the Blackpool Illuminations?
For a full list of breaks during the illuminations season, take a look below.
• Accommodation, dinner, bed & breakfast
• Entertainment most evenings
• All rooms with en-suite bath or shower
• Excursions included
• Return travel
• Hotels ideally situated in resort
• NO CHARGE for local pick up points or seat reservations (including front seats)
Ideally situated on South Promenade between Central and South Piers, the Queens is one of Blackpool’s larger hotels. It overlooks the Irish Sea and is only a ten minute walk from the famous Pleasure Beach. This is a perfect position to enjoy the Blackpool Illuminations!
If a Coach Holiday isn’t for you, then perhaps you can take advantage of one of our unbeatable value for money Self Drive Holiday Break packages to Blackpool.
For booking enquiries, please call us on:
01257 248000
Our opening hours are:
8.30am – 6.30pm / Monday – Friday
9.00am – 5.00pm / Saturday
10.00am – 4.00pm / Sunday & Bank Holidays
Alfa Holidays, Alfa House, 14 Eaton Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7NA
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