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Blackpool Illuminations

Golden Mile, Blackpool, England
Ranked #24 of 38 attractions in Blackpool
3.5 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Blackpool
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Gets better and better each year. Love the illuminations outside the tower defintly the newer lights are the best really modern. More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Always worth a look for Adults or Kids - We visited last year - Looked better than ever - Doesn't matter from what part of the UK you come from this is one for all including international visitors - Theres only one Balckpool More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

long wait and not worth the wait, left halfway through. More

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See 8 more reviews by Will O for Blackpool
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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an excellent time for all the family. A great way to finish off the day. A must see More

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halesowen, west mids
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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they come up with new ideas every year and the lights on the trams are good also. More

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Was a bit dissapointing, Seems to be a lot of lights the same so got quite repetative and a bit boring. More

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Paisley, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Love the illuminations, always a great time to visit blackpool More

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See 5 more reviews by ASHLEYMCK81 for Blackpool
UK
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Went for the switch on of the lights and the place was heaving with a really good atmosphere. Been most years and is something of a tradition for the family. Not often these days you get any entertainment without being charged rhino style for it. More

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

object to begging people at both ends of prom for donations.same lights year after year just juggled about a bit. do they think we dont notice. and half are usually not working anyway. they are rubbish now More

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MILLOM, CUMBRIA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

cold rainy and still we loved every minute of it all.the whole family love the lights any time, and christmas, what can you say...wonderful outside fun. lots to see.........and miles and miles of watching for children.a must. More

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