Thousands of aviation enthusiasts are will descend into Blackpool to watch this year's dazzling airshow. Taking place from August 10th to August 11th, fans will gather along the seafront to watch a diverse range of aircraft take to the skies. The huge family friendly event is completely free and attendees have been advised to arrive as early as possible to make time for parking and the trip to the promenade where the show will take place.
The beach will be taking in walk-ins, however, for those who need to call and plan ahead can ring the number 01253 478222. This year's lineup includes the famous Red Arrows, a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and breath-taking stunts from the wingwalkers. As well as the performances in the skies, visitors can explore the Air Show Village, which will feature a range of stalls, attractions and food concessions.
The promenade will be open both days from 10am to 5pm. READ MORE: The best new restaurants and bars opening in Greater Manchester in August 2024 The Airshow Village will be open from 10am to 6pm on both days. The event is completely free and the action will take place between the North Pier and Central Pier.
(Image: James Maloney/Lancs Live) One of the longest running airshows in the world, the Blackpool Airshow dates back to 1909, when it was first held at Blackpool Airport showcasing some of the first planes ever built. How to get there Travelling to the airshow by train is the most convenient and eco-friendly way to get to Blackpool. The nearest station to the event is the Blackpool North and it is just a ten minute walk from the seafront, the North Pier and the Pleasure Beach.
Coach travel is another option with the Manchester Coach station running buses from the city centre to Blackpool pretty regularly. For those worried about a coach being a longer journey, the travel times are almost identical with average time for a coach from Manchester to Blackpool lasting one hour and fifteen minutes and a the average duration of a train ride taking one hour twelve and minutes. If you are driving in then follow directions to the postcode FY1 4BJ.
Once in the town centre, you will have to follow local signs to guide you to the right direction or closest parking spots..
