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Posted on: Wednesday 25th March 2026
This Easter, Blackpool is boasting a cracking selection of shows and visitor attractions, complemented by great and affordable accommodation, and a variety of independent cafes, bars and restaurants.
You’ll be hard-pressed fitting all your plans in one holiday with the extensive selection of attractions on offer. Plus, remember there is nothing quite like strolling along our seafront in the spring sunshine with an ice cream in hand. Without further ado, here's a list of egg-stra special things do in Blackpool to make this Easter one to remember.
Twilight Thrills at Pleasure Beach Resort
On Saturday 4 April, Pleasure Beach Resort will be bringing back its Twilight Thrills, offering 11 hours of adrenaline-fuelled fun, live entertainment, spectacular shows and feel-good music.
Choose high octane thrills from the iconic Big One, double launch roller coaster, ICON, the recently re-imagined Valhalla, or take a nostalgic ride on everyone's favourite woodies, the Big Dipper and the Grand National.
We are eagerly awaiting the official launch of the park’s newest attraction, Aviktas. This 40-seater spinning pendulum ride stands at 88 feet and swings to a staggering height of 138 feet. Keep your eyes peeled, it might just be ready for an Easter debut!
If big thrills aren’t for you, check out the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land, featuring 12 amazing rides and a whole host of Nickelodeon characters from the world’s number one kids’ entertainment channel.
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Dragon Egg Hunt at The Hole in Wand Blackpool
Join The Hole in Wand's Dragon Egg Hunt this Easter! Make your way round the nine-hole crazy golf course, find four hidden eggs, uncover the secret word, and claim your free chocolate treat. You will also receive a free potion drink at the end of the game.
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Clown Egg Painting Workshop
Wednesday 11 April – 11am-2pm | Suggested donation: £2
Ever heard of the Clown Egg Register? It’s as quirky as it sounds and it’s the inspiration for the next family craft session at Showtown Museum. Get creative with bold colours, huge grins and plenty of personality as you design your very own clown face on an egg. It’s a great way to celebrate the fun of the circus and you’ll get to take home a tiny, hand-painted masterpiece of your own!
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Pick up your free Easter egg at Coral Island
3-5 April
Coral Island, Blackpool's largest free-admission attraction, are giving away free Cadbury's Easter eggs to visitors from Friday 3 April until Sunday 5 April.
All you have to do to claim your free chocolate egg is fill in an online form, which you can find on the Coral Island website as well as terms and conditions for the promotion. (Offer is subject to availability).
See the next big blockbuster at The Arc Cinema
Get the popcorn ready! Located in the extension of the Houndshill Shopping Centre, the cinema features one of the largest IMAX screens in the North West, measuring a massive 10.85m high and 19.87m wide.
Enjoy a belly laugh at The Blackpool Tower Circus
Join Mooky and Mr Boo as they deliver their slapstick antics in a brand-new show for the 2026 season. Produced and directed by the Endresz family at one of the most iconic circus venues in the world, the show promises visitors a host of all-new jaw-dropping performances and never-before-seen acts in The Blackpool Tower Circus.
The Sooty Show
5 April - Blackpool Grand
Looking for a treat for the kids (and a bit of a nostalgia trip for yourself)? The Sooty Show is coming to The Grand Theatre on the 5 April.
Sooty, Sweep, and Soo are back with a brand-new show and they’re bringing plenty of guests like Butch and Scampi along for the ride. Blackpool’s own Russ Brown and Michael Jordan from the Tower Circus will be there too, so expect a total mix of magic, music and, of course, plenty of mess. Just keep an eye out for Sooty’s water pistol as it might catch you off guard!
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Meet your furry friends at Blackpool Zoo
Visitors can take advantage of the Easter holidays to catch up with their favourite animals, including the fully integrated herd of Asian elephants (look out for the baby!), the four members of the red panda family, the orang-utans, the sea lions and many more at Blackpool Zoo.
Fawlty Towers
1-4 April - Winter Gardens
If you missed the sold-out West End run, now’s your chance! Fawlty Towers is coming to the Winter Gardens from 1-4 April and it’s every bit as chaotic as you’d hope.
It has been nearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens and now Fawlty Towers is a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
You’ve got Danny Bayne as the legendary Basil, Paul Nicholas as the bumbling Major, and Joanne Clifton as Polly, plus a huge cast of 18 bringing all those classic TV moments back to life.
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42nd Street
1-4 April - Blackpool Grand
Fancy a trip to the bright lights of Broadway without leaving Blackpool? The Blackpool Operatic Players are performing 42nd Street at The Grand Theatre from 1–4 April.
Follow Peggy’s journey from a small-town girl to a Broadway star in a story full of wit, heart and incredible dance routines. It’s packed with huge tap numbers and songs everyone knows, like 'We’re In the Money' and 'Lullaby of Broadway.' It’s the perfect feel-good night out to support some great local talent.
Zog’s Dragon School Adventure
Got any little dragon fans in the house? This Easter, they can actually join Dragon School and graduate at The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse!
The attraction is running a Zog-themed event that kicks off with a high-energy live show, perfect for burning off some steam and getting stuck in. After that, it’s mission time: they need your mini-explorers to head into the play zones for a Dragon Hunt. They’ll be looking for Zog and the rest of the class to collect letters and crack a mystery word.
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Burn off some energy at Wild Shore Blackpool
A relatively new addition to Blackpool's attraction scene, Wild Shore Blackpool is a water-based adventure hub, offering a number of unique, dynamic and adrenaline-charged outdoor activities.
Located at the former Blackpool Wake Park site, just outside Blackpool at Ream Hills Holiday Park, take your pick from the heart-pumping Aqua Park, wakeboarding, stand-up paddle-boarding or open water swimming.
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See Blackpool's dazzling Mirror Ball
Miss the Illuminations? You can still get your fix. Did you know that Blackpool’s iconic Mirror Ball – reputed to be the largest in the world – is shining bright at night? Using 75% less power than before, six new projectors were installed, allowing spectators to see the twinkling landmark lit up at night in a colour-changing light show extravaganza.
The revolving artwork, featuring 47,000 mirrors, is a permanent fixture on the resort's South Promenade.
Address: New South Promenade, Blackpool FY4 1NJ
Artist: Michael Trainor
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Keep it simple at the seaside
When the sun is shining, there's no better way to enjoy all the delights of the seaside than spending time on the beach with an ice cream. Stroll along the sandy beach or bustling Promenade, feel the refreshing salt air and bask in the spectacular coastal views. Remember to check the tide times and stay safe at the beach.
