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Our Showtown is your Showtown

Help us celebrate the past and inspire the future

Showtown is where Blackpool’s stories come to life - from the glitz and glamour of the seaside stage to the voices and experiences that have shaped the town we know today.

As part of the registered charity Blackpool Heritage & Museum Trust (1205103), we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our work. Every donation helps us preserve Blackpool’s unique heritage, share untold stories, and create inspiring experiences for everyone who walks through our doors.

Your support allows us to work with communities, nurture future talent, and give people the confidence and skills to tell their own stories. Together, we can ensure that Blackpool’s rich cultural legacy is not only protected, but continues to grow and inspire future generations.

Donate today and help keep Blackpool’s heritage alive.

High school children sat at a table smiling whilst engaging in an activity

If I had a pound...

Your donations will make a big difference. Every penny helps to make this amazing project for Blackpool a reality.

Here is an idea of the types of things that need funding.

Did you know it costs £160 to restore an object like Doodles shoes? Doodles was the lead clown at Blackpool Tower Circus for 30 years from 1915. His clown shoes will be on display in the Roll Up! Roll Up! gallery.

Did you know it costs £30 for materials at every workshop we deliver with children, young people, teachers and groups?

It’s going to cost £300 to restore the framed portrait of Linda Nolan. This item was mounted on the wall in Maggie May’s Showbar. Linda performed there for eight years on Blackpool’s Central Pier in the late 1980s.

Illuminations posters and post cards including a poster of the illuminated blackpool tower

Want to donate?

How it works?

Your donations - donations are made through our charity, the Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust. The Trust’s charity number is 1205103. Any donations made will follow the Donor Charter.

Your donation will support Showtown and its work.