Category: 2025

Blackpool Set to Open its First Wendy’s Restaurant

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After pulling out of the UK in 2000, Wendy’s are back! In October 2019, Wendy’s announced it was returning to the UK market, which it had served from 1980 to 1986, then again from 1992 to 2000. The first of 20 planned restaurants was due to open in 2020 in Stoke-on-Trent, but it was later announced that the first location would be Reading, Berkshire. The Blackpool site is set to open this spring or summer on the former Viva Vegas Diner’s site, close to the Tower. Wendy’s are all about serving up fresh food, even if it means going the…

Showzam! is Back in February 2025

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SHOWZAM! is back, bringing something magical to Blackpool this February for Half-term. Showzam’s love, magic and mystery returns to Blackpool from 14-22 February. It brings an exciting blend of live performances, incredible illusions, and show-stopping variety to Blackpool. Enjoy cutting-edge street acts, mind-blowing tricks from world-class magicians, and fun-packed entertainment for all the family. The 2025 festival will also feature unique workshops and experiences, including a Grand Theatre heritage tour with afternoon tea, a magic school for budding young magicians, and talks on Blackpool’s history with joke and magic shops. Celebrated magician Paul Zenon will host interactive sessions exploring classic magic…