The Comedy Carpet
Creative Tourist
Blackpool’s Comedy Carpet sits in the shadow of the world famous Blackpool Tower – and it’s one of the largest pieces of public art ever commissioned in the UK.
What's on near The Comedy Carpet
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Guide Over Sands Bay Walks at Morecambe Bay
Join a team of expert guides to walk across the iconic but often dangerous sand flats at Morecambe Bay.
from £10.00
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Alice in Wonderland at Williamson Park
The Duke’s award-winning outdoor walkabout theatre is back with another super madcap family adventure. Summer is on its way.
from £16.50
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The National Festival of Making
Taking place in Blackburn each year, The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of UK making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor.
free entry
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Happiness! at Museum of Liverpool
From the famous tickling sticks to his side-kick Dicky Mint, Happiness! brings the story of Ken Dodd and his magical world to life
from £2.50
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The Kite Runner at Liverpool Playhouse
Direct from Broadway and with two hugely successful West End seasons, The Kite Runner flies into Liverpool Playhouse this April.
from £11.00
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Saturday Town at Open Eye Gallery
Visit Casey Orr’s first retrospective exhibition ‘Saturday Town’ at Open Eye, recording the youthful fashion all around the country.
free entry
Salena Godden at the Bluecoat
Join Salena Godden as she presents her latest collection, With Love, Grief and Fury, at Liverpool’s WoWFest.
from £10.00
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Twelfth Night at Shakespeare North Playhouse
Not Too Tame return with an exhilarating and anarchic version of Shakespeare’s outlandish comedy, starring Liverpudlian legend Les Dennis.
from £14.72Where to go near The Comedy Carpet
The Blackpool Tower
One of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK, Blackpool Tower is an iconic tourist attraction that sits at the heart of the seaside town.
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
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Blackpool Promenade
Blackpool’s famous Promenade is a year-round visitor attraction.
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Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower first opened to the public in 1894, and includes the Blackpool Tower Circus and Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
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Beach House Bistro & Bar
Nestled on the promenade in front of the Blackpool Tower, Beach House provides a Mediterranean menu all year round, alongside live entertainment and amazing sunsets over the Irish Sea.
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Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool’s Grand theatre is home to a broad and high quality touring programme of entertainment including drama, musical theatre, opera, ballet and dance.
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Empress Ballroom
The Empress Ballroom is a famous Blackpool venue in the heart of Winter Gardens. It has a spectacular interior, and a capacity of 3350. This makes it a wonderful place for concerts and large events.
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Blackpool North Pier
The oldest and longest of Blackpool’s three Victorian-era piers, North Pier features a theatre, sun lounge and amusement arcade.
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HIVE Blackpool
HIVE is an independent artisan quality coffee shop with its own art gallery and resident baker.
West Coast Rock Cafe
Family owned restaurant that is famous for it’s burgers and brews its own beer, with a good location is close to the Winter Gardens. Its lockdown delivery menu offers everything you need for a family night in.
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Michael Wan’s Wok Inn
Budapest ‘ruin bar’ meets Penang hawker market, in a seaside noodle bar.
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