Open on Friday and Sunday, this event explores people’s memories of the theatre while discovering the new. There will be a self-guided audio tour of the building, exploring the rich history of the creative space and site as a place for cultural entertainment (which celebrated 100 years in 2022). There will be an opportunity for people to share their stories of the place from its role as a cinema to a music venue and nightclubs. Poets and writers will collect these and then on Sunday 17th at 7pm they will share the stories and poems created from people’s memories of…
In a celebration of Polish culture and heritage there will be an exhibition about Polish pilots Officer’s Club – the White Eagle Club that used to be in Blackpool after WWII, this will include pictures, information boards and artefacts. There will be activities for families of colouring and arts and craft, creating or building up from prepared pieces and items that are linked to Poland or Polish history in the UK.
Come and have a look around the beautiful Carnegie library. Find out why it’s here, who it was gifted by, and about the inventions which made it possible. Families can take a look at the beautiful Junior Library and colour in a bookmark.
Meet on Grundy Art Gallery’s forecourt where the Grundy team will share information on the history of the building, its founders and on its current and future activity. Families can collect a free activity pack.
A guided walking tour of town centre sites renowned for having unexplained or supernatural events inextricably linked with them. A tour not for the fainthearted!
On this tour you can discover the heritage of this Grade II listed building.
A Grade II listed building with stunning stained glass windows, Holy Trinity church has stood proud on the South Shore skyline for over 140 years. Pop along for a tour. Families can take part in an indoor treasure hunt using features of the church, colouring pages and activity sheets.
Discover the history, heritage and architecture of one of Blackpool's most iconic landmarks on this open day tour.
Join Showtown and Reclaim Blackpool discuss the lives of some inspirational women of the town. At the end of the discussion, audience members are invited to spend time remembering women that have been influential to them.
The church will be open to visitors to explore all areas of the interior and a talk on the history of the building will be on offer at midday on each day of opening.