Summer Days Out
Throughout the summer there is a whole host of exciting events coming up in Preston and Fylde. Check out these dates for family days on the coast, tasty food festivals and spectacular shows
FUN SAILS AT BAY SEA SCHOOL
Morecambe
Taster fun sails are a great way to experience Morecambe Bay from the sea. No prior sailing experience is needed. There’s room for four people aboard the yacht plus the fully qualified skipper. Sailing trips take place around the time of high tide, throughout the summer.
bayseaschool.com
SLIMETIME
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Join the Slime Squad for the Festival of Slime. Date: daily until 31st August from 12pm-4pm.
blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
RAPTURE: HOT ICE SHOW
The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Hot Ice Rapture is a spectacular, fast-moving, live performance, which promises to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. Date: until 10th September.
blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
LYTHAM ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Lowther Pavilion, Lytham
Building on the success of last year, the ice-cream festival brings together over a dozen local, well-loved vendors for a weekend of ice cream and family entertainment. Date: 23rd July.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
THE GREEN FAYRE
Upholland
After two years away, West Lancashire’s biggest and best free countryside fete is set to return. Date: 23rd & 24th July.
visitlancashire.com
FYLDE COAST FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL 2022
Marine Hall and Gardens, Fleetwood
Go along to the annual Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival featuring the best food and drink suppliers in the region. There will be lots to try and buy as well as plenty of street food cooked outside for al fresco dining! Date: 13th & 14th August.
visitlancashire.com
BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW
Blackpool
Watch in wonder as some of the world’s most incredible aircraft and aviators perform jaw dropping aerobatics and fly-bys over Blackpool seafront. A brilliant weekend of free family entertainment with food stalls, sideshows and a real festival atmosphere. Date: 13th & 14th August.
britishairshows.com
GREAT ECCLESTON TRACTOR PULLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Great Eccleston Showground
Come and see the best of the best compete for the European championship at the Great Eccleston Showground. Date: 26th-28th August.
visitlancashire.com
IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE
Blackpool Opera House
In the Night Garden Live show is returning to the Opera House Blackpool in 2022! Date: 7th & 8th September.
wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP
North Pier, Blackpool
The event will gather together the crème de la crème of the world’s firework elite and promises a series of shows with jaw-dropping entertainment for all the family. A great opportunity for visitors to take an extended weekend break. Date: 17th September 1st October & 15th October.
visitblackpool.com
BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Blackpool Tower
The Blackpool Tower Circus returns promising visitors a host of all-new jaw-dropping performances and never-before-seen acts. Join Mooky and Mr Boo for the UK’s biggest and best circus as they deliver their hilarious slapstick antics and death-defying stunts. Date: up until 6th November.
theblackpooltower.com
