Do Blackpool lights get switched on?
**Ride The Christmas Lights will take place on 5 December. Please note that Blackpool Promenade will be closed to traffic between 4 – 8pm….2021 Blackpool Illuminations Display Times.
| DATE | ON | OFF |
|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2021** | 4.00pm | 10.30pm |
| 06/12/2021 | 5.00pm | 10.30pm |
| 07/12/2021 | 5.00pm | 10.30pm |
| 08/12/2021 | 5.00pm | 10.30pm |
Which way do you drive on Blackpool Illuminations?
If you are set on a weekend visit, a great tip to beating the traffic during the Illuminations is to drive from north to south; this is a brilliant way of facing less traffic, yet still allowing you to see all that we have to offer! Why not avoid the long traffic queues and stroll through the lights on foot?
What time Blackpool lights switched?
Official switch on times for Blackpool Illuminations 2021/2022
| DATE | DAY | ON |
|---|---|---|
| 16 September 2021 | Thursday | 8.00 pm |
| 17 September 2021 | Friday | 7.45 pm |
| 18 September 2021 | Saturday | 7.45 pm |
| 19 September 2021 | Sunday | 7.45 pm |
How long does it take to drive through Blackpool Illuminations?
The full recommended route is approximately six miles-long and should take the average walker an hour and 30 minutes, according to Google Maps.
How far do Blackpool illuminations go?
Also known locally as The Lights or The Illuminations, they run each year for 66 days, from late August until early November at a time when most other English seaside resorts’ seasons are coming to an end. They are 6.2 miles (10 km) long and use over one million bulbs.
Do Blackpool Illuminations stay on all night?
Start and finish times and dates On weekdays the lights are switched off at 10.30pm, and on Friday and Saturday remain lit until midnight. On Sundays the Illuminations finish at 11pm. Full the full list of switch-on times and dates, click here.
Can you walk Blackpool Illuminations?
In short, yes, of course you can! In fact, we recommend it as perhaps the best way to enjoy this world-famous light show!
How long walk Blackpool Illuminations?
Where are Blackpool Illuminations?
Lancashire
| Blackpool Illuminations | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 3rd September 2021 until 3rd January 2022 |
| Location(s) | Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
| Years active | 1879–present |
When did Blackpool illuminations begin?
May 1912
Blackpool Illuminations/First event date
When is the switch on for Blackpool Illuminations?
The switch on for Blackpool illuminations will take place on Friday, September 3 at 9.15 pm. If you can’t attend in person you can watch the switch on live by clicking here
Where is the welcome arch for Blackpool Illuminations?
South Shore is on the left of our map. You’ll see the big tramshed here, against the sea near to Squires Gate Lane, not far from the motorway. With the tram sheds on your left you’re not far from the first ‘Welcome Arch’. It’s the start of the Blackpool Illuminations route.
What kind of lights are on Blackpool Tower?
The beautiful Blackpool Tower is lit from top to bottom in LED lights. You might remember that in years gone by the traffic followed a one-way route along the prom. Now you just use the roads as normal.
When do The Wombats perform at Blackpool Tower Ballroom?
2020’s biggest breakthrough artist, KSI, and one of the UK’s most successful indie bands, The Wombats, will perform in the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom on the night of Friday 3 September to mark the start of a four-month extended Illuminations season.