VisitBlackpool are deeply saddened to learn Her Late Majesty The Queen has passed away.

Her Late Majesty stood for many of the great things about this country, casting an image of strength, humility and kindness that went out across the globe.
We understand that you may have a few questions in relation to The Queen’s passing and your visit to Blackpool over the next 10 days.

Behind the scenes, we are working hard with tourism businesses to make sure we have relevant, up-to-date information for our visitors. Understandably, this is an extraordinary event and the country is in a state of mourning. Information may change, so we do recommend that you check back for regular updates.

Will the Blackpool Illuminations be switched off?

Blackpool Illuminations have been switched back on after two days of darkness following the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen. The Blackpool Tower will be illuminated in red, white and blue throughout the period of mourning on the evening of The Queen's State Funeral.

The Illuminations will once again remain unlit on Monday 19 September. The full display will then resume in full the following day, Tuesday 20 September.

Will the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool go ahead?

We have also decided to postpone the first of the World Fireworks Championships Blackpool events, sponsored by Coral Island, on the night of Saturday 17 September because of the proximity to the State Funeral. It will be rescheduled to October half-term. This means the revised dates for the four firework events are:

Saturday 1 October
Saturday 15 October
NEW DATE: Thursday 27 October
Friday 28 October

What attractions will be closed in Blackpool for The Queen's State Funeral?

All attractions in Blackpool will remain open during the mourning period. However, most attractions will close on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral on Monday 19 September. This includes:

Blackpool Illuminations - as a mark of respect, the Illuminations will be switched off on Monday 19 September. However, The Blackpool Tower will be lit in red, white and blue
The Blackpool Tower - open as normal but closed on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral, Monday 19 September. This includes attractions such as, Tower Eye, Tower Ballroom and Tower Dungeon. The attractions will open the following day, Tuesday 20 September
Madame Tussauds Blackpool – open as normal. The Queen’s waxwork figure will be displayed independently alongside a book of condolence and flowers. The attraction will close on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral, Monday 19 September, and will reopen the following day
SEA LIFE Blackpool – open as normal but closed on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral, Monday 19 September
Blackpool Pleasure Beach – open as normal but closed Monday 19 September and Tuesday 20 September due to seasonal opening hours
Blackpool Zoo – open as normal but closed on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral, Monday 19 September
North Pier, Central Pier and South Pier -open as normal but closed on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral, Monday 19 September
Sandcastle Waterpark – open as normal but closed on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral, Monday 19 September
Coral Island – open as normal but closed on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral, Monday 19 September
The Hole in Wand – open as normal but closed on the day of Her Late Majesty's State Funeral, Monday 19 September
Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours -operating as normal. No tours will run on the evening of the State Funeral, Monday 19 September
Grand Theatre - Open as normal but closed on the day of the Funeral, Monday 19 September
Winter Gardens – Open as normal but closed on the day of the Funeral, Monday 19 September
VIVA Blackpool - Open as normal but closed on the day of the Funeral, Monday 19 September

Attractions open in Blackpool on Monday 19 September include:

Ascent Trampoline Park - open as normal

Is the Tourist Information Centre open on Monday?

The Tourist Information Centre at Festival House will close on Monday 19 September in order for the staff to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning. The Tourist Information Centre will reopen the following day, Tuesday 20 September.

Will shops be open in Blackpool on Monday 19 September?

Many shops in the town centre will be closed in Blackpool for Her Late Majesty's State Funeral on Monday 19 September, including Houndshill Shopping Centre. If you need a shop in particular, we recommend calling the store you have in mind to check their opening hours.

Will restaurants and pubs be open in Blackpool on Monday 19 September?

It will vary. Some national pub chains and independents will open as normal and others later or not at all. We recommend checking with individual venues.

Where can I pay my condolences to Her Late Majesty in Blackpool?

We have opened condolence books for the public to sign in the Town Hall reception and at the Winter Gardens. Condolence books are available to sign in Blackpool Town Hall between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, and at the Winter Gardens between 11am – 2.30pm every day.

Anybody who wishes to lay flowers or mementos is advised to do so at St John’s Square, due to the large number that we expect.

Photo Credit: Dave Nelson Photography

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