Top 10 things to do this May Bank Holiday

The May Bank Holiday has fast approached and with the weather looking brighter there is no place better to spend this weekend than by the sea in Blackpool.

To make any last minute seaside trips or long planned short breaks a little easier we have listed our top ten things to do this Bank Holiday weekend.

1. The Blackpool Tower Circus

Laugh out loud with Mooky and Mr Booo as they go on an adventure to the sunny hills of Hollywood. With astonishing acrobats, dare-devil stunts and hilarious comedy antics this is definitely one show not to be missed.

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2. Blackpool Ghost Walks

Join Stephen Mercer, author of Haunted Blackpool, and founder of Supernatural Events, as he guides you to some of Blackpool’s most famous and most haunted locations and attractions where you will hear tales of mystery, murder and the macabre as well as one or two spooky stories and terrifying tales!

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3. Meet your favourite characters

Find your favourite characters around resort this Bank Holiday weekend. From the Octonauts relaxing under the sea at SEA LIFE Blackpool to Dora and Diego braving some of NickelodeonLand’s top rides at BlackpoolPleasureBeach.

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4. Play Blackpool

Are you a lover of everything video game related? Then this is the event for you! Head down to the Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre to join in the UK’s favourite Arcade, Indie & Retro video gaming expo with Cosplay, competitions, game demos and special guests.

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5. Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

As the most successful touring taiko drum group on this continent, Mugenkyo have developed a spectacular passionate style with music for the soul, fusing the traditional spirit with a contemporary look and sound, creating a modern stage performance that has captivated audiences everywhere.

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6. Illuminasia

Illuminasia is Blackpool’s newest attraction blending traditions of Chinese lantern crafts with the latest in lighting technology to create an incredible spectacle covering over 4,000 square metres. Definitely one to visit this weekend.

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7. Blackpool Resort Pass

Fill your bank holiday weekend with up to nine of Blackpool’s best attractions with the BlackpoolResortPass, and save more than £50 per person!

For more information on the fantastic savings you could make this weekend click here.

8. Stanley Park

We have it on good authority from the weather person that Saturday will be filled with sunshine, so where better to spend the day lazing about than Stanley Park.  There’s plenty of space for a spontaneous kick around or enjoy a round of pitch and putt with the family.

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9. British Trials Cup

Come along and see the UK’s top trials riders defying gravity as they negotiate the daunting and challenging obstacles set out for them along the ‘Moon Rocks’ and on the man-made obstacles on the promenade above!

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10. Heritage Trams

Take a heritage tram tour this weekend and be transported back in time. Heritage trams will be  on Sunday 4^th May and Monday 5^th May. All three cars will be in service.

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