You know the countdown towards Christmas is officially underway once the Blackpool Illuminations have been switched on. Following suit from last year, the lights will be turned on at the start of September and run through to early January, to give people plenty of time to visit.
The illuminations were founded in 1879 and each and every year since the lights have lit up Blackpool for 66 days of the second half of the year - except for in 2020 due to the pandemic. Stretching across 6.1 miles of Blackpool’s promenade, the dazzling display uses over one million light bulbs.
Importantly, those who want to go and enjoy the Blackpool Illuminations don’t have to spend money or buy a ticket as they’re free for all.
