July 2010
Please check with their sites for times and prices.
Louis Tussaud's Waxworks OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.
You will find movie stars from past and present. Take a stroll down Coronation Street and have a cuppa in the cafe with Roy and Hayley. For more information, call 01253 625953 website
Sealife Centre OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.
Lots to see and do like the Rare Blue Lobster, Daily Shark Feeds, Collection of Octopuses and much more. For more information, call 0871 423 2110 or Visit their Website
Golden Isle Indoor Adventure Golf.
Sandcastle Waterpark OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.
With over 18 slides and attractions including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, lazy river, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades, swim shop and much much more. Open Weekends.
call 01253 343 602 Website
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
All visitors to the Pleasure Beach will be required to purchase either an unlimited ride wristband or a £5 Pleasure Beach Pass which allows access to the park along with the chance to experience the Pleasure Beach Express, Chinese Puzzle Maze, South Beach Show and Dancing Water Show.
Open please check the website for details of the opening times and prices. Website
Blackpool Tower and 'Mooky's Eastern Promise'
Until 7th November
Blackpool Tower & Circus is the best value day out in the North West and included in your admission is the all-new circus show, Mooky's Eastern Promise. The UK's favourite Clown, Mooky, is the star of the show which also includes Mr Booo, ringmaster Harvey Seager and a cast of world class performers in 2 hours of laughter and thrills. There's also the stunning Tower Ballroom as seen on TV's Strictly Come Dancing, Jungle Jim's Towering Adventureland, The Tower Top and Walk of Faith, Jurassic Walk, 3D Cinema, Aquarium, Charlie Cairoli exhibition and much more. You can also enjoy a meal in Restaurant 1894 or in Bickerstaffes Pizza & Pasta and come and go as you please with a Tower 'pass out'. There really is something for everyone! Blackpool Tower is open during the day for the early months of the season with entertainment in the evenings during the Summer holidays.
Thursday 1st
COLIN FRY 'Free Spirit'
North Pier Theatre
Colin Fry returns to the North Pier Theatre with over thirty years experience as a demonstrating medium and having demonstrated to audiences worldwide.
Wednesday 7th
MIGHTY WURLITZER CONCERT
Opera House 2pm
Beneath the stage in the Opera House Theatre lies a piece of Blackpool history, a Wurlitzer Organ.
Smaller than the one installed at the Tower Ballroom, but just as beautiful.
Restoration began in January 2008 and the finished result was unveiled three months later, with it's first concert in many years.
Don't miss your chance to enjoy for the first time or re-live the fantastic sounds of a traditional theatre organ.
Box Office
0844 856 1111.
Thursdays 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
CHICO'S SUMMER PARTY
North Pier Theatre
The popular finalist from the X factor hosts his own feel good Summer Party on the the North Pier. With music and fun for all the family Chico is joined by the superb singer Lisa Kelsey and the legendary Showcase Dancers.
Also August 12th, 19th & 26th Box Office 01253 623 304
Friday 9th
Wrestlebration 2
Blackpool Tower Circus Arena 7.30pm
UK Wrestling Experience proudly presents an evening of Action-Packed UK Wrestling Entertainment at Blackpool Tower.
Featuring Former WWE/ECW Superstar Kevin Thorn, Former WWE Diva Sunny plus many more, Doors open at 7pm with the action starting at 7.30pm in the hugh 20ft Squared Circle.
The action includes the UKW Championship and the UKW Tag Team Championships.
Box Office 01253 292029 .
Until 30th October
LEGENDS 2010
Central Pier Theatre
The only and only Legends show returns to the Central Pier Theatre for another spectacular season. Legends is not just a tribute show. With their superb vocals and charismatic stagework the artists faithfully recreate the performances of some of rock and pop's biggest names. Each night sees 4 of the Legends line-up as solo artists and in duets and group numbers.
Performances are daily except Monday and Friday
Show 1 is Freddie Mercury, Neil Diamond, Diana Ross and Elton John
Show 2 is Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams and Elvis
(Shows alternate weeks - please check at venue)
Sundays until - 31 Oct
DARREN DAY 'ON BROADWAY'
North Pier Theatre 7.30pm
One of the UK's most popular musical entertainers Darren Day celebrates some of the biggest Broadway hits. Enjoy classic numbers from Hairspray, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and more.
Darren is joined by the superb talent of Stephanie Dooley with her own stunning vocals and also the legendary Showcase Dancers.
A great show for all the family every Sunday evening throughout the Summer and Illuminations season.
Box Office 01253 623 304
Every Tuesday from 13th July - 26th October
BILLY PEARCE LAUGHTER SHOW
North Pier Theatre 7.30pm
Yorkshire born Billy Pearce first came to national prominence when he appeared on the talent show New Faces, he was quickly snapped up for stage and TV appearances, culminating with his first series for BBC television, You gotta be joking.
In 1993 he was honoured to host The Children's Royal Variety Performance, he was invited to appear in the same show a year later, which he then followed with the Royal Variety Performance. In total Billy has performed in five children's Royal Variety shows and three Royal Variety shows.
There are few stages upon which Billy has not appeared. He has topped the bill at venues around the UK, he's also headlined many pantomimes, including breaking all box office records at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford.
Kids go FREE with every paying adult
Box Office 01253 623 304
Tuesday 13th
PET SHOP BOYS
Empress Ballroom
Bringing their Pandemonium tour to areas of the UK not visited last year. Featuring songs from 2009's critically acclaimed "Yes" album plus many of their greatest hits, Pandemonium is the definitive live Pet Shop Boys experience.
Wednesdays 14th July - 27th October
THE COMEDIANS
North Pier Theatre
What can you say about Frank Carson, it really is the "way he tells 'em!" and he'joined by another of the original TV line-up Mick Miller. There's Tony Jo (of the Grumbleweeds) Buddy Lee, Kurtis King and special guest Lynda Murray will be keeping the boys in line.
An evening of comedy from some of the best in the business - not to be missed Box Office 01253 623 304
Saturdays 17th until 30th October
JOE LONGTHORNE
North Pier Theatre
Few performers have been through as much as Joe Longthorne and few are held in the same affection as him too.
Having overcome life-threatening illness Joe has made a triumphant return to the stage in recent years with highly acclaimed, sell-out shows at the London Palladium but nowhere is he more welcome than in Blackpool.
Summer 2010 sees Joe take residence at The North Pier Theatre for Saturday nights in a show that will delight devoted fans and those new to him alike. Box Office 01253 623 304
Saturday 17th - Sunday 25th
World Matchplay Darts
See the world's best darts players battling it out in the 2010 World Matchplay at one of the highlights of the year.
Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111
Thursday 22nd and 29th
Abba ManiaFriday 23rd
Back For Good
Recreating the magic of ‘Take That'. If you like ‘Take That' you will LOVE ‘Back For Good'!
Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111
Saturday 24th
Roy 'Chubby' Brown
Yes he's back !! Also on Saturday 4th September & 23rd October 2010 Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111
Thursday 29th
Abba Mania
Favourites including: ‘Mamma Mia', ‘Voulez Vous', ‘Dancing Queen', ‘Winner Takes It All', ‘Super Trouper' and many more. Also 19th and 26th August. Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111
Friday 30th
Decade Explosion
North Pier Theatre 7.30pm
A cast of eight top class professional entertainers who combine high energy dance routines with live vocal harmonies entwined with flamboyant authentic costumes. This rollercoaster song and dance extravaganza travels through the decades featuring musical tributes to The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Slade, The Bay City Rollers, Blondie, Adam Ant, Journey, Howard Jones, The Happy Mondays, The Wonder Stuff, Cheryl Cole, Alexandra Burke, Michael Jackson and many more!
Box Office 01253 623 304
What's On in 2010
Hotel Information
Contact Suzanne
01253 293 440 or 07757 11 21 61
Email: leathamparkhotel@btconnect.com
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