Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea 2025 opening dates, times, locations, traders and how to get there
The Christmas event in Blackpool is set to return for 2025
15:30, 10 Nov 2025
Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea(Image: Blackpool Council)
Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland is set to be transformed into a magical winter village. Christmas By The Sea will return to Blackpool from Saturday, November 21 until Sunday, January 4, bringing with it plenty of festive fun for all the family to enjoy.
The event will offer a skating rink, Christmas chalets, festive rides, light installations and artificial snow. Visitors will be able to stop for some authentic German Bratwurst, and cosy up with a mulled wine or hot chocolate.
Below the ECHO has rounded up everything you need to know about the event.
Christmas By The Sea dates and opening times
Christmas By The Sea will run from Saturday, November 21 until Sunday, January 4 from 12pm to 9pm daily (except Christmas Day). Last admission to the skating rink will be 8pm.
Christmas By The Sea location
Christmas By The Sea is located on the Tower Festival Headland, right in front of the famous Blackpool tower. Full address: Christmas By The Sea, Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1AP.
Christmas By The Sea stallholders and traders
Christmas By The Sea brings an array of stallholders and traders offering festive treats, crafts, and winter fairground rides. Below are highlights provided by Visit Blackpool.
Food & Drink Highlights:
- Authentic German Bratwurst
- Yorkshire Pudding Wraps
- Traditional Crumble Pots
- Burgers & Loaded Fries
- Greek Gyros Wraps
- Coffee Hut – serving coffees and festive favourites
- Cosy Bar Area – mulled wine, ales, winter warmers
Sweet Treat Stalls:
- Cakes & Cookies
- Chocolate Tap
- Toasted Marshmallows
- Handmade Sweets & Traditional Fudge
- Hot Chocolate Bar
- Warm Donuts & Sweet Crêpes
- Freshly Mini Dutch Pancakes (Poffertjes)
- Fried Churros
Specialist Stalls and Gifts:
- Cheese Stall – a wide selection from classic cheddars to festive blends
- Christmas Decorations – hand-crafted baubles, lights and ornaments
- Winter Hats & Cosy Scarves – seasonal accessories to keep visitors warm
- Personalised Engraving – perfect for custom gifts and keepsakes
How to get to Christmas By The Sea
Blackpool is well connected by motorway, with travel by car around one hour and 15 minutes from Liverpool city centre.
There are direct train services from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North using Northern Rail. Direct links to Manchester International Airport, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria and York are also available.
Avanti West Coast runs direct services from London and Birmingham to Blackpool and also Glasgow and Edinburgh to Preston, where travellers can change onto Northern services to get to the resort.
