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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Abigail’s Party at Blackpool Grand Theatre
Booze flows, tensions boil and tempers alight – Mike Leigh’s iconic suburban comedy is given a new lease of life at Blackpool Grand.
from £19.50
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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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Morecambe Poetry Festival 2024 at various venues
Our Tourist Telescope is set on the coast – more specifically, Morecambe Poetry Festival, back for a third year with an impressive line-up now spread over two venues: the wonderful Winter Gardens and upstairs at The King’s Arms.
from £65.00
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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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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
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LOOK Photo Biennial 2024: Beyond Sight at Open Eye Gallery
‘LOOK Photo Biennial 2024: Beyond Sight’ addresses climate change from the disappearance of darkness to the use of sustainable materials.
free entry
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Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia: Let Your Ideas Come Back As Children at the Bluecoat
Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia collaborated with children from the Bluecoat’s after school art club to explore ideas of the future of work and technology.
free entry
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Old Dock Tours, Liverpool
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessionsWhere to go near The Comedy Carpet
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Blackpool is not what you think it is. Granted, its golden mile has lost a little of its lustre, its shine taken off by the cackle of hens and the rutting of stags. But there is more to Lancashire’s Las Vegas than “fun” pubs with glass dance floors and rock that has long lost its […]
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 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
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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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