Discover the festive charm of Thornton-Cleveleys with our holiday event guide. Whether you're a Thornton-Cleveleys local or a first-time visitor, our guide opens the door to holiday delights.
One of the highlights of the season is the enchanting Blackpool Illuminations, where the promenade comes alive with dazzling light displays. Alongside this, the Christmas Grotto Wonderland invites families to immerse themselves in a magical atmosphere filled with festive decorations and activities for all ages. And the Snow Slide is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a thrilling experience as you glide down a snowy slope. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Thornton-Cleveleys
- Blackpool Illuminations (Blackpool)
- Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Blackpool)
- Snow Slide (Blackpool)
- Tower Projection Shows (Blackpool)
- Simulated Snowfalls (Blackpool)
- Christmas at Mrs Dowson’s (Burscough)
- East Lancashire Railway Santa specials (Bury)
- Farmer Christmas walking adventure (Ormskirk)
- Build your own bear at Greenlands farm village (Garstang)
- Viva Broadway (Blackpool)
See these and even more events listed below!
Thornton-Cleveleys Holiday Light Displays
Blackpool Illuminations
What to Expect:
Free light show with local and international music performances.
Description:
Blackpool Illuminations is a six-mile display of traditional festoons, tableaux, and interactive features along the Promenade, featuring local talent and international performers.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Blackpool Illuminations
Simulated Snowfalls
What to Expect:
Artificial snowfall effects in a festive village setting.
Description:
Simulated snowfalls create a winter wonderland 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:
Digitally mapped multi-media show on iconic Blackpool Tower.
Description:
The Tower Projection Shows at Lightpool Festival feature stunning, digitally mapped multi-media displays projected onto the iconic Blackpool Tower, showcasing vibrant lights, colours, and music that transport viewers to a vintage era.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Tower Projection Shows
Thornton-Cleveleys Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
What to Expect:
Interactive Santa meet-and-greet with festive activities.
Description:
At Blackpool Pleasure Beach, children can meet Santa in a special grotto where they'll write a Christmas wish list, collect reindeer food, and receive a magic key. The experience includes a ride on Alice in Wonderland and hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
East Lancashire Railway Santa specials
What to Expect:
Steam train journey with festive characters and activities.
Description:
Take a steam train journey through the Irwell Valley with colourful characters and surprises. Meet Mrs Claus and the talking Christmas Tree, sing with carol singing polar bears, and enjoy a visit from Santa Claus himself. The event includes a beautifully decorated winter scene at Bury Bolton Street Station, an 80-minute steam train ride to Rawtenstall, and festive activities for all ages.
Where: Bury | More Info: East Lancashire Railway Santa specials
Viva Broadway
What to Expect:
World-class stage show with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Viva Broadway at Viva Blackpool offers a spectacular stage show featuring Broadway-style performances with elaborate sets and costumes.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Viva Broadway
Now That’s What I Call Christmas Party Nights
What to Expect:
Live entertainment and prize-winning games hosted by Lionel Vinyl.
Description:
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live entertainment, delicious food, and non-stop fun. Hosted by Disco Legend Lionel Vinyl, this ultimate Christmas party night offers a chance to win great prizes and enjoy lots of fun games.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Now That’s What I Call Christmas Party Nights
Christmas Party Nights at The Venue Cleveleys
What to Expect:
Live tribute acts and resident DJs.
Description:
Join us for Christmas Party Nights at The Venue Cleveleys, featuring top tribute acts, a three-course menu, and live entertainment.
Where: Cleveleys | More Info: Christmas Party Nights at The Venue Cleveleys
Thornton-Cleveleys Other Holiday Activities
Snow Slide
What to Expect:
Longest snow slide at a festive event.
Description:
The Snow Slide is a 100ft-long thrill ride featuring artificial snowfalls and providing an exhilarating winter experience.
Where: Blackpool | More Info: Snow Slide
Christmas at Mrs Dowson’s
What to Expect:
Interactive Christmas activities with elves and reindeer.
Description:
At Mrs Dowson’s Farm, immerse your children in a festive adventure filled with activities like the Elf Academy, Mrs Christmas Kitchen, singing reindeer, and Santa’s Grotto. The event includes a make-a-bear experience where children can join busy elves to make their own teddy bears.
Where: Burscough | More Info: Christmas at Mrs Dowson’s
Farmer Christmas walking adventure
What to Expect:
Interactive farm experience with Shaun the Sheep attraction.
Description:
Embark on a festive adventure through Farmer Ted's, where you can meet Shaun the Sheep and enjoy a variety of fun activities and delicious food options, all set amidst a working farm.
Where: Ormskirk | More Info: Farmer Christmas walking adventure
Build your own bear at Greenlands farm village
What to Expect:
Interactive bear-building experience in a rural setting.
Description:
At Greenlands Farm Village, build your own bear amidst a charming setting filled with local produce, artisanal goods, and friendly farm animals.
Where: Garstang | More Info: Build your own bear at Greenlands farm village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Fleetwood (4 miles)
- Blackpool (4 miles)
- Fylde (5 miles)
- Lytham St Annes (9 miles)
- Morecambe (15 miles)
- Lancaster (15 miles)
- Preston (15 miles)
- Southport (16 miles)
- Leyland (18 miles)
- Barrow in Furness (18 miles)
- Formby (22 miles)
- Ormskirk (22 miles)
- Chorley (23 miles)
- Blackburn (24 miles)
- Skelmersdale (25 miles)
- Maghull (25 miles)
- Darwen (26 miles)
- Crosby (27 miles)
- Kirkby (28 miles)
- Wigan (28 miles)
- Litherland (28 miles)
- Bootle (28 miles)
- Accrington (28 miles)
- Hindley (30 miles)
- Westhoughton (30 miles)
- Ashton in Makerfield (31 miles)
- Wallasey (31 miles)
- Bolton (31 miles)
- St Helens (32 miles)
- Prescot (32 miles)
- Liverpool (32 miles)
- Rawtenstall (32 miles)
- Atherton (32 miles)
- Golborne (32 miles)
- Burnley (33 miles)
- Huyton (33 miles)
- Rossendale (33 miles)
- Birkenhead (33 miles)
- Kendal (33 miles)
- Leigh (33 miles)
- Nelson (34 miles)
- Tyldesley (34 miles)
- Farnworth (34 miles)
- Newton-le-Willows (34 miles)
- Colne (35 miles)
- Bury (35 miles)
- Walkden (35 miles)
- Radcliffe (36 miles)
- Great Sankey (37 miles)
- Whitefield (37 miles)
- Widnes (37 miles)
- Warrington (38 miles)
- Heswall (38 miles)
- Heywood (38 miles)
- Prestwich (38 miles)
- Runcorn (39 miles)
- Eccles (39 miles)
- Rochdale (40 miles)
- Salford (40 miles)
- Urmston (40 miles)
- Middleton (40 miles)
- Stretford (41 miles)
- Ellesmere Port Town (41 miles)
- Manchester (42 miles)
- Sale (42 miles)
- Royton (43 miles)
- Rhyl (43 miles)
- Failsworth (43 miles)
- Altrincham (43 miles)
- Oldham (44 miles)
- Flint (44 miles)