Several local businesses and events in Blackpool, Lancashire, were honoured at the 2026 Lancashire Tourism Awards on February 11, 2026. The ceremony, held at the Winter Gardens Blackpool, celebrated the top spots for visitors and highlighted the town’s major role in the local holiday industry.
According to Marketing Lancashire, the Pleasure Beach Resort was named the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year. The Blackpool Dance Festival also took home the award for the best Large Event as it celebrates 100 years of the festival in 2026.
Other notable recognition for the town included Market Street Kitchen, which was a finalist in the Taste Lancashire Producer Award for the pantry, preserved, and ready-to-eat category, with the top prize going to Fulwood-based Oato. The Experience of the Year award was presented to the “Own A Pony Day” at the Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) in Briercliffe.
The winners from this event are now eligible to represent the county at the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. These annual awards aim to recognise the hard work of people and businesses that support the local economy through hospitality and tourism.
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