A place for everyone
Knowing what to expect before you arrive is always good, right?
This information will make planning your trip easy and stress-free.
Rather speak to someone before your visit? Not a problem - you can give us a call on 01253 478624
We're just off the Promenade, next door to Blackpool Tower and Coral Island, so we've got great public transport links. You can plan your journey with Blackpool Transport. All buses in Blackpool are wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
Blackpool North Train Station is 0.7 miles away and is connected to the local public transport system, including the tramway. Use tram stop: Tower. Alternatively, taxis can offer a door to door sevice.
Our nearest car parks are Central Car Park and Houndshill Car Park with accessible parking bays. For more information, please head to our Visit Us page.Our Sensory Backpacks are free to borrow and can help make your visit comfortable and more fun. Each backpack has fidget toys, ear defenders and communication cards to use while exploring the museum. Just ask at the front desk to borrow one when you arrive.
Our Sensory Guide will help you see what the museum is like before you visit. It shows which galleries are busy or quiet, which exhibits you can touch, and have pictures and tips to make your visit easier and more fun.Showtown's Quiet Hour is the first Sunday of every month, 11am-12pm. The lights are up, the sounds are down, and the museum is ready for a calmer, brighter adventure.
Find out about our next Quiet Hour here >
It's perfect for anyone who would prefer a quieter experience as there will be limited tickets on sale for this hour.
There isn’t a designated quiet space at Showtown, but our friendly crew will gladly help you find a quieter area if you need one - just let them know!Showtown is a wheelchair friendly museum with step-free access throughout. The museum has been designed with accessibility in mind with the majority of interactives are wheelchair accessible.
Regrettably, we can only welcome certain mobility scooters inside Showtown. Scooters must:
- be Class 1 or 2 (max speed 4mph)
- fit within a standard wheelchair size (1.2m x 0.7m)
We’re unable to allow Class 3 scooters. If your scooter isn’t suitable, we have wheelchairs available to borrow. Please note we don’t have storage space for scooters outside, so any left outside are at your own risk.
We also have a small number of wheelchairs and walking frames available for visitors to borrow. Seating is provided throughout the museum. If you'd like to reserve a wheelchair, you can call us on 01253 478624 ahead of your visit.
Queuing
Sometimes visitors may need to queue whilst waiting for entry or a special event. If you have access needs that makes queuing difficult, please speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help you skip the queue.Assistance animals are always welcome at Showtown.
We kindly ask that you keep them with you at all times and do not feed them in our gallery spaces - this is to protect our collection items and to ensure everyone has an enjoyable visit.Visitors are welcome to breastfeed their babies in all areas of Showtown. We also have a feeding and changing room on the first floor of the museum equipped with comfortable chairs and a large changing table.
There are accessible toilets on the first floor of the museum, including;
- two accessible toilet
- a Changing Places toilet
- self-contained cubicles for all genders
- baby feeding and changing spaces
- two accessible toilet