Lightpool Festival launches at home of Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool town centre has been transformed with more than 30 installations and sculptures, as the first Lightpool Festival gets under way in the resort.

It features artists including Yoko Ono, Mads Christensen and Mark Titchner, as well as upcoming talents.

The installations create a 4km (2.5m) walking route around the town and are on display until Wednesday.