Plan your festive fun in Fylde with our comprehensive event guide. From Fylde old-timers to newcomers, our guide showcases the best of the festive season.
One enchanting attraction that draws visitors during the holidays is the Blackpool Illuminations, a spectacular light display that transforms the promenade into a magical wonderland. For those looking for family-friendly activities, the Christmas Grotto Wonderland offers wonderful themed experiences and festive treats for all ages. And the East Lancashire Railway Santa specials are something you definitely don't want to miss, with charming train rides featuring a visit from Santa himself. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Fylde
- Blackpool Illuminations (Blackpool)
- Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Blackpool)
- East Lancashire Railway Santa specials (Bury)
- Tower Projection Shows (Blackpool)
- Simulated Snowfalls (Blackpool)
- Illuminated Tram Tours (Blackpool)
- Christmas at Mrs Dowson’s (Burscough)
- Farmer Christmas walking adventure, Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm (Ormskirk)
- Lytham Christmas Lights Switch On (Lytham)
- Elf Christmas pyjama party, Greenlands farm village (Carnforth)
See these and even more events listed below!
Fylde Holiday Light Displays
Blackpool Illuminations
What to Expect:
Extensive light display with local talent performances.
Description:
Blackpool Illuminations features six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux, and interactive displays along the Promenade, showcasing over a million lamps in a spectacular light show.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Blackpool Illuminations
Lytham Christmas Lights Switch On
What to Expect:
Community-driven light and music celebration with a lantern parade.
Description:
Lytham Christmas Lights Switch On is a free, fun event featuring singing and dancing in the street, a Light Lytham Lantern Parade, and a concert in Clifton Square. The event celebrates the start of the festive period in Lytham, showcasing the town's charming independent retailers, cafes, and bars.
Where: Lytham | More Info: Lytham Christmas Lights Switch On
Simulated Snowfalls
What to Expect:
Artificial snowfall effects in a festive village setting.
Description:
Simulated snowfalls create a winter atmosphere with artificial snowfall effects, enhancing the festive ambiance of the Christmas By The Sea village.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Simulated Snowfalls
Tower Projection Shows
What to Expect:
Dynamic light and sound show on iconic buildings.
Description:
Tower Projection Shows feature stunning displays of lights, colors, and music projected onto iconic buildings, creating a captivating visual spectacle.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Tower Projection Shows
Fylde Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hopeful and Glorious Winter Art Fair
What to Expect:
Showcase of over 40 local artists and makers.
Description:
The Hopeful and Glorious Winter Art Fair at Lytham Hall features over 40 artists showcasing high-quality, bespoke, handmade art, design, and craft. This event offers a vibrant mix of ceramics, glass, textiles, paintings, prints, jewelry, and upcycling. Perfect for starting your Christmas shopping, the fair provides a charming and enjoyable shopping experience.
Where: Lytham | More Info: Hopeful and Glorious Winter Art Fair
Fylde Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
What to Expect:
Interactive Christmas experience with Santa and festive activities.
Description:
At Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Christmas Grotto, children are guided by elves through an interactive walkway where they write Christmas wish lists, collect reindeer food and magic keys, and meet Santa Claus. The experience includes a ride on Alice in Wonderland and hot chocolate with marshmallows. Each child receives a free gift and can participate in Christmas-themed games.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Fylde Other Holiday Activities
Farmer Christmas walking adventure, Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm
What to Expect:
UK's only Shaun the Sheep attraction with interactive play zones.
Description:
Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm offers a day filled with farm family fun, featuring interactive activities, animal encounters, and themed play areas. Visitors can explore the Mini Beasts Centre, Shaun the Sheep Adventure, and Adventure Maze, among other attractions.
Where: Ormskirk | More Info: Farmer Christmas walking adventure, Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm
Christmas at Mrs Dowson’s
What to Expect:
Interactive farm adventure with various activities and theatrical performances.
Description:
At Mrs Dowson’s Farm, immerse yourself in an immersive adventure featuring Father Christmas's secret farm headquarters. Explore the Elf Academy, Mrs Christmas Kitchen, Singing Reindeer Stables, and Father Christmas Grotto. Enhance your visit with the optional Make-Bear experience.
Where: Burscough | More Info: Christmas at Mrs Dowson’s
East Lancashire Railway Santa specials
What to Expect:
Steam train ride with personalized gifts from Santa.
Description:
Embark on a family-friendly journey through the Irwell Valley with East Lancashire Railway's Santa Specials. Enjoy beautifully decorated scenes, carol singing polar bears, and a magical talking Christmas tree. Meet festive characters, including Mrs. Claus and the Ice Princess, and receive a personalized gift from Santa. The event includes an 80-minute steam train ride, traditional brass band performances, and refreshments for both adults and children.
Where: Bury | More Info: East Lancashire Railway Santa specials
Elf Christmas pyjama party, Greenlands farm village
What to Expect:
Dress-up event with festive activities for kids.
Description:
Join Greenlands Farm Village for an Elf Christmas pyjama party, where kids can dress up in their favorite festive attire and enjoy fun activities with friends.
Where: Carnforth | More Info: Elf Christmas pyjama party, Greenlands farm village
Illuminated Tram Tours
What to Expect:
Unique tram experience with 360-degree views of Blackpool's lights.
Description:
Explore Blackpool's iconic Illuminations from the best seat in the house aboard heritage trams, including the famous Western Train and HMS Blackpool. Enjoy stunning views of the illuminated promenade, all three piers, and the coastline.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Illuminated Tram Tours
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Thornton-Cleveleys (5 miles)
- Blackpool (6 miles)
- Lytham St Annes (7 miles)
- Fleetwood (7 miles)
- Preston (10 miles)
- Leyland (13 miles)
- Southport (14 miles)
- Lancaster (15 miles)
- Morecambe (16 miles)
- Chorley (18 miles)
- Ormskirk (18 miles)
- Blackburn (19 miles)
- Formby (20 miles)
- Skelmersdale (20 miles)
- Darwen (21 miles)
- Maghull (22 miles)
- Barrow in Furness (23 miles)
- Wigan (23 miles)
- Accrington (23 miles)
- Kirkby (24 miles)
- Hindley (25 miles)
- Crosby (25 miles)
- Litherland (25 miles)
- Westhoughton (25 miles)
- Bootle (26 miles)
- Bolton (26 miles)
- Ashton in Makerfield (27 miles)
- Rawtenstall (27 miles)
- Atherton (28 miles)
- St Helens (28 miles)
- Golborne (28 miles)
- Burnley (28 miles)
- Rossendale (28 miles)
- Prescot (28 miles)
- Leigh (28 miles)
- Tyldesley (29 miles)
- Farnworth (29 miles)
- Wallasey (29 miles)
- Nelson (29 miles)
- Liverpool (29 miles)
- Huyton (29 miles)
- Newton-le-Willows (29 miles)
- Bury (30 miles)
- Walkden (30 miles)
- Colne (31 miles)
- Radcliffe (31 miles)
- Birkenhead (31 miles)
- Whitefield (32 miles)
- Great Sankey (33 miles)
- Heywood (33 miles)
- Prestwich (33 miles)
- Widnes (33 miles)
- Warrington (33 miles)
- Eccles (34 miles)
- Rochdale (35 miles)
- Kendal (35 miles)
- Runcorn (35 miles)
- Salford (35 miles)
- Urmston (35 miles)
- Middleton (35 miles)
- Heswall (36 miles)
- Stretford (36 miles)
- Manchester (37 miles)
- Sale (37 miles)
- Royton (37 miles)
- Failsworth (38 miles)
- Ellesmere Port Town (38 miles)
- Oldham (38 miles)
- Altrincham (39 miles)
- Droylsden (40 miles)
- Ashton-under-Lyne (41 miles)
- Keighley (41 miles)
- Flint (42 miles)
- Denton (42 miles)
- Stalybridge (43 miles)
- Rhyl (43 miles)
- Stockport (43 miles)
- Northwich (43 miles)
- Hyde (43 miles)
- Cheadle Hulme (43 miles)
- Bingley (44 miles)
- Deeside (44 miles)
- Halifax (44 miles)
- Chester (44 miles)
- Wilmslow (45 miles)