Blackpool Tower and Circus
Welcome to Blackpool Tower and Circus Information
Black Pool Tower that world famous Victorian landmark, recently restored to it’s former glory. The entertainment is first class and all holidaymakers visiting, think it’s great. Even the weather can’t spoil the fabulous entertainment that abounds within the Tower building. You’re sure to enjoy yourself.
You’ll be amazed… You’ll be enthralled…You’ll be astounded by Blackpool’s best value, all-inclusive attraction - at Blackpool Tower & Circus there’s something for everyone to enjoy in a clean, safe environment, making it the ultimate day out for families.
The basement auditorium holds the magical Tower Circus, it is part of the inclusive entertainment . There are several shows daily. Young and old alike will thrill to the marvel of the Circus.
Why not experience the fabulous and well known grade listed ballroom, with its ornate ceiling. Deep down below the stage, the mighty Wurlitzer organ rises and plays almost 19,000 numbers in a season. If you would like to dance, that’s great, or you can quietly sit and listen to the many tunes and enjoy yourself.
There’s only one admission charge for the whole building. You’ll find plenty to keep you and the children happy all day. Learn all about the creatures of the deep in the Tower’s magical undersea world. There are dozens of species of fish, including everything from the giant Pacu to tiny sea horses, living in a host of purpose-built tanks..Experience the UK’s ultimate indoor adventure playground, 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! SEE YOU SOON.
Tower Height 518 ft 9 ins. (To the top of the flagpole)
Tower Weight 2586 tons (2493 tons of steel, 93 tons of cast iron)
Building was Started on 29th September 1891
Time it took to build 2 years 6 Months
Original Cost £45,000
The Tower was first opened Whit Monday, 14th May 1894
Original Admission: 6d (2 & 1/2 pence)
No. of trips lift makes a year Approx. 50,000
Opening times from 10:00 am
Throughout the year - Every weekend
General Enquiries
01253 622 242
Ticket Booking
0844 856 1111Buy Online
Groups & Parties
01253 299 277
Tower Top Weddings
One of Britain’s tallest and most iconic landmarks has been granted a license to hold weddings for the first time in its history. Blackpool Tower applied for the license a few weeks ago and following checks has had the license granted for ‘Tower Top’ meaning that couples will be able to tie the knot 380ft up.
The Tower is now looking for a lucky couple to hold the first ever legal wedding ceremony at the top. There have been several blessings take place over the years at the top of the Tower but no one has ever held the actual service anywhere other than the Ballroom. It is expected that the first wedding will take place in the autumn.
On Monday 27th May 1985 the Escapologist Karl Bartoni and Wendy Stokes had a blessing at Tower Top before descending down the structure in a cage and on the 17th August 1992 Caroline Sherhouse and Kevin Singleton held a blessing at Tower Top before abseiling down to the promenade!
Geoff Sage, Tower General Manager comments: “It is great for the Tower and the resort that we have been granted the license for Tower Top weddings and we can’t wait to host the first ever legal ceremony. It is going to be a hugely momentous occasion and will be an honour for everyone here in the Tower team to be involved in making history.”
What many people don’t realise is that as well as the steel structure of the Tower the building houses a state of the art play area complete with huge party galleons, a private cinema, the most magnificent Ballroom in the country and an award winning Circus so wedding parties will be able to hold a real day with a difference!
Due to the trading season of Blackpool Tower, Weddings will only be considered in our Winter months, November - April, Weddings during the Summer will incur a Room Hire Charge of £4,000+vat and are subject to dates / functions & current events at the time of enquiry.