Wonderland is coming to Blackpool 19 October 2021 by Visit Blackpool The resort is extending its record-breaking season right through Christmas to the start of January 2022 – keeping its world-famous Illuminations switched on until January 3rd! To continue its epic busiest year, capitalising on the staycation, Blackpool is pulling out all the stops to ensure visitors can visit throughout the winter and be assured of plenty of things to do and places to visit. There will also be a Festive Village in front of the iconic Blackpool Tower courtesy of Visit Blackpool, including free ice skating, falling snow, a Magical Forest, and festive lights. Christmas Tram tours, West End Style Shows, Illuminations and the jewel in the crown – Blackpool Promotions incredible Winter Gardens Wonderland — Blackpool’s Christmas Market, adding to the seasons wonder. With Bavarian Style Christmas Chalets, Winter Gardens Wonderland will spread right throughout the resort, both inside the historic Grade II listed Winter Gardens and outside in the main square and surrounding streets. Featuring a magnificent Santa’s Grotto and live entertainment, with retail traders selling an array of quality products. Outside will feature Food and Drink traders as well as other limited numbers of general traders. The company behind the markets, Blackpool Promotions are the UKs largest tour operator to Blackpool and own multiple hotels in the resort with over 1000 people staying each night of the week, so are offering some amazing prices for accommodation over the course of the event. The incredible value packages start from £99pp for a one night stay including return travel (or self drive special offers) Afternoon tea at The Winter Gardens, gala Christmas Dinner and Superb Festive show in your hotel! You can find out more by clicking this link: https://ecs.page.link/xvZNA John Westhead, head of operations for Blackpool Promotions said ‘’ I am extremely excited for this event, it is something I have envisioned for Blackpool for a very long time. Being Blackpool born and bread, the thought of a large scale Christmas market event is incredibly exciting and I am thrilled to be bringing this to the resort along with the magic and wonder to make this Christmas one to remember’’ James Bates, Senior Management / head of marketing for Blackpool Promotions said ‘’ We are absolutely delighted to be such a large part of Blackpool’s Christmas offering. The 2021 festive season will be spectacular in Blackpool and after what has been a tough couple of years, it is wonderful to be bringing such a fabulous event to the resort to be enjoyed by families nationwide. Our goal is to make Winter Gardens Wonderland an annual event, with visitors coming to see the wonder from across the UK. SANTAS MAGICAL GROTTO Running daily from 26th November until 2nd January – excluding Christmas Day Winter Gardens Wonderland will feature its very own magical Santa's Grotto complete with live animated reindeer to make your visit even more special! Children are charged at £15, and visits include a free standard gift plus a photo and frame for every child. Time slots are bookable online now at - https://ecs.page.link/tGrRX