Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower
Modelled on the Eiffel Tower, when Blackpool Tower opened in 1894 it was the tallest building in Britain. It took just 3 years to construct using 5 million bricks and over 2,500 tonnes of steel. It can be seen from as far afield as the Lake District and North Wales.
You can ride the express in 69 seconds lift from bottom to top 380 feet above the shoreline to see incredible views of the beach and the Lancashire countryside. Eexperience the thrilling SkyWalk. Walk out if you dare onto the five centimetre thick glass viewing platform, where you can look out into the Irish Sea and see the famous Blackpool Promenade below you.
Now the world famous tower is home to:
The Famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Step into the sensationally stylish Blackpool Tower Ballroom and prepare to be lost in a world of elegant charm and refined beauty.
Dating back to 1894, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is world famous for its unique sprung dance floor and spectacular architecture and remains to this day a destination for dance fans from across the globe.
You can dance the day away to the sounds of the famous Wurlitzer organ amidst this stunning setting, or watch from the side lines as you enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Whether you want to glide around the dance floor, relax at your table or spectate from up on the balconies, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is an experience you will never forget. You’ll be entranced by magic of The Ballroom and want to return time and time again, as so many of our regular guests already do.
The Blackpool Tower Circus
The main season 2015 show will be returning around the end of March 2015 - keep an eye out on this page and on social media for updates on the show times, acts and performance details
Set amongst the four legs of The Blackpool Tower, The Blackpool Tower Circus has wowed audiences every year since 1894, never missing a season – even during two World Wars!
The Blackpool Tower Circus is perfect for children (and big kids!), clowns Mooky and Mr Booo lead world-class acrobats for a performance which will wow and amaze you…and not to forget the breath-taking water finale! Perfect for your family visit to Blackpool, each year you’ll witness different acts ready to impress.
The Blackpool Tower Circus main season runs from Easter to November (last weekend of the Illuminations)
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary.
- Located in the depths of the iconic Blackpool Tower.
- 10 laugh-out-loud actor led shows.
- 1 amazing drop ride.
- State of the art special effects.
- Educational, entertaining, and seriously scarily funny.
The Blackpool Tower Eye
Jungle Jim's Children’s Indoor Play
Experience the UK's ultimate indoor adventure playground for kids, set within an amazing themed 'Lost City'.
With giant Inca Gods guarding the entrance. Inside, awaiting all your brave explorers, is a fun-tastic range of swinging, sliding and climbing contraptions plus a fabulous interactive quest to find hidden treasure! Jungle Jim's features:
- Huge four lane Glide Slide
- The Black Slide
- Sports Area
- Ballpools and slides on our lower level offer softer play for your tiny adventurers