On each Saturday until 25th May, head to Ridgeway Farm to meet the Spring animals. Helen the hen has hatched three little chicks, bottle feed the lambs and take part in the Stick Man Trail.
A three-day weekender where the iconic Blackpool Tower transforms into the epicentre of entertainment, music, and fun. Day 1: BBC Radio 2 Sounds of the 80s: The Live Tour with Gary Davies. Special guests Mark Shaw: Then Jerico and Lycra 80s Party. Day 2: Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems with special guest Dave Rowntree (Blur) DJ. Sunday 26th May: The Brand New Heavies with special guests Norman Jay's Norman Soul and Cut Capers.
Join the Forest Fairy on a day of discovering and identifying wild spring greens. Learn how to safely forage and harvest these incredible gifts from Mother Nature. This experienced forager will guide you through the process of sustainably harvesting and processing your newfound treasures. Learn how to transform these foraged plants into delectable food and herbal remedies .
A friendly and entertaining rock band from Blackpool are back in Stanley Park with the fabulous Boomshanka supporting.
Feel the music and move your feet in our family friendly Northern Soul dance workshop. Perfect for complete beginners - learn the moves that will get your family Out on the Floor. Workshops running throughout the day: Workshop A: 11am – 12noon Workshop B: 12.30pm – 1.30pm Workshop C: 2pm – 3pm There will be lots of movement in our Northern Soul dance class so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes! Flip flops are not recommended for this session. Recommended for 5 - 11 year olds.
Entertainment includes a jazz band and vocalist, vintage games, children's rides, a WI style tent for all those who love to bake – bring along a round Victoria Sponge cake (jam filling only) for judging. There'll be sand art, face painting, and food and drink vendors. Also within the Solaris Centre building is the Blackpool Model Tramway Exhibition. Dress up in 40's/50's attire.
During this talk, photographer, Richard Oughton and DJ Jordan Wilson will put Norther Soul in the spotlight. Explore why the Northern Soul scene is so full of emotions. They will talk about the power of the music and the art of capturing the expressive dancing through the lens. They will touch on where the scene came from, where it is going and its presence on social media. Richard Oughton is a Blackpool based photographer documenting the Northern Soul scene for the last 20 years. Jordan Wilson is a Wigan based DJ specialising in rare Northen Soul music.
Come and join fellow Eurovision fans to watch the final unfold on the big screen.
Direct from New York’s Carnegie Hall comes this sell-out international tour celebrating the legendary music of Queen. In a candle-lit performance, this ensemble cast of West End performers will deliver all the epic anthems including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions and Another One Bites the Dust to name a few.