Why does blackpool have a tower

When the Tower opened, the admission cost sixpence and another sixpence to take the lifts up to the top. The Circus also cost extra. Just the Tower itself has 2, tons of steel and 93 tons of cast iron. The base has tons of steel and tons of cast iron. The Ballroom has a unique sprung dancefloor and stunning architecture, housing five attractions. The Ballroom comprises 30, blocks of oak, mahogany, and walnut, with the floor measuring feet by feet. The Ballroom has large crystal chandeliers that take more than a week to clean.

Instead, there was an evening of sacred music. Ballroom open till 11pm on Saturdays. Check website for special closure dates. Numerous car parks nearby. The nearest parking can be found at the Hounds Hill multi storey and the main Central car park. Disabled toilets. Due to the design of the Victorian building, some areas have less than perfect access. Staff can help or advise. Blackpool North train station 10 mins walk - frequent services from Preston, Manchester and beyond.

Bus and coach stations are also located nearby. What are you waiting for? Come and visit for free now! Its famous tea dances occur daily, accompanied by a live organist.

Bring your dancing shoes and hit the floor for a tango, waltz or foxtrot, or take a seat and simply soak up the atmosphere. The show will not disappoint as it brings even more astonishing jaw-dropping stunts and comedy capers in what can only be described as the must-see show of the season.

Mooky and Mr. Boo deliver belly-laughs aplenty with their hilarious slapstick antics teamed with edge of your seat death defying stunts from top class acts all over the world.

As you can see, there is a lot to fit in when you visit The Blackpool Tower! You probably already know that dozens of famous faces descend on The Blackpool Tower every year when Strictly Come Dancing rolls into town, but did you know that The Blackpool Tower has also seen other celebs over the years? Another well-known, but fictional, face is King Kong, a picture of whom was attached to the outside of The Blackpool Tower in Book a short break.