Blackpool is all about family fun and its unique flavour of British seaside culture attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. 

The resort has drawn visitors for centuries, having been the staycation of choice for the Victorians during the Industrial Revolution. Now it boasts the Pleasure Beach, Strictly Come Dancing and Blackpool Tower among its most popular attractions.

Winning the title for 2029 would coincide with the 150th anniversary of the world famous Illuminations.

The seaside town is one of  9 towns and cites vying for the title with Inverness, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Swindon and Wrexham also competing.

The UK City of Culture 2029 winner will be announced later this year and will follow Bradford’s tenure as City of Culture 2025. 

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Coun Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: "Blackpool is bursting with culture and variety. We’ve just celebrated a week-long festival of circus and magic and are looking forward to welcoming the works of both Claude Monet and William Shakespeare in March - all of which is complemented by our year-round celebration of the art and culture of today and tomorrow.

"Our diverse culture and entertainment offer means Blackpool has something for everybody, from all age groups and backgrounds. Being named as the City of Culture 2029 would showcase the talent and creativity that we already have on our doorstep, making all our residents proud of our bold, vibrant and cultural town.

"To top it all off, 2029 would mark the 150th anniversary of one of Britain’s first and most loved mass arts displays – the Blackpool Illuminations."