Central Library Tour

Join a walking tour of Blackpool’s Grade II listed Central Library. Discover its fascinating history, learn about its historic features & windows, and uncover Andrew Carnegie’s legacy. Enjoy anecdotes and insights into how the building and its services have evolved over time.

Event times

Thursday 17 September, 10am & 2pm

Friday 18 September, 10am & 2pm

Saturday 19 September, 10am & 2pm

Tickets

This event is free as part of Heritage Open Days

Tickets available from Wednesday 19 August at 10am

Central Library, Blackpool

Queen Street,

Blackpool,

FY1 1PX

What's on this month

Happiness! The Ken Dodd Exhibition

24 June 2026, 11:00pm - 03 January 2027, 5:00am

Get ready for a summer filled with laughter, nostalgia and pure happiness as Happiness! The Ken Dodd Exhibition arrives exclusively at Showtown from 24 June.

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1906 Cleveleys Cottage Walk

17 September 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

A guided walk around the houses built for the ‘Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition of 1906’.

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Lightworks Illuminations Depot Tour

17 September 2026, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Enjoy a guided walk around the workshop and explore the history of the lights on this heritage tour.

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Winter Gardens Tour

18 September 2026, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Join us for a tour of the iconic Winter Gardens as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.

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1906 Cleveleys Cottage Walk

18 September 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

A guided walk around the houses built for the ‘Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition of 1906’.

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A Century of Entertainment Tour

18 September 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Celebrate 100 years of entertainment on a special guided tour

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Blackpool Tower Tour

19 September 2026, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Join us for a tour of Blackpool Tower and explore its fascinating history.

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Blackpool Ghost Tour - SOLD OUT

19 September 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us on a guided tour of sites in Blackpool that are alleged to be haunted.

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Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens Tour

20 September 2026

Join a guided tour of Blackpool's hidden Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens, just off Whitegate Drive, and explore their remarkable Victorian entertainment history.

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Blackpool Tower Tour

20 September 2026, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Join us for a tour of Blackpool Tower and explore its fascinating history.

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Happiness! The Exclusive Tour

24 September 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Enjoy a guided tour of Happiness! and hear extra Ken Dodd stories behind the tattyfilarious objects.

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Talk: 100 Years of Stanley Park

03 October 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Join us to celebrate 100 years of Stanley Park as we explore how it came to be, how it's evolved over a century and why it remains a treasured part of Blackpool for locals and visitors alike.

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Relaxed Hour

04 October 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lights on, sound down! Step into a brighter, calmer Showtown - perfect for those who want to explore at their own pace.

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Culture, Education, Collaboration

08 October 2026, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a collaborative session bringing teachers and cultural representatives together to share ideas, challenges and possibilities for creative learning.

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