Heritage Open Days: The Blackpool Tower

Opened on 14th May 1894, the iconic Blackpool Tower is celebrating its 130th year! Having enticed, impressed and entertained visitors throughout the years, join us for a tour and explore the fascinating history that lies within this stunning building.

Please note: due to events, access to the ballroom and fifth floor are not available for this tour.

Organised by The Blackpool Tower and Showtown Blackpool.

Accessibility: toilets, partial wheelchair access, accessible toilets, changing places toilet

Event times

Saturday 14th September 2024, 10:30am - 12pm

Sunday 15th September 2024, 10:30am - 12pm

Tickets

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Blackpool Tower

Meeting Point: Promenade Main Entrance

Blackpool

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Heritage Open Days: Central Library Tour

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Heritage Open Days: St Paul's Church Ansdell & Fairhaven

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Heritage Open Days: Grundy Art Gallery

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Heritage Open Days: Lytham Methodist Church

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Heritage Open Days: 1906 Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition (SOLD OUT)

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Heritage Open Days: All Hallows Church

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Heritage Open Days: Lightworks Illuminations Depot

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Heritage Open Days: Cinema Heritage Tour (SOLD OUT)

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Heritage Open Days: Blackpool Shipwrecks Talk (SOLD OUT)

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Heritage Open Days: St Andrews Church

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Heritage Open Days: St Stephen on the Cliffs

13 September 2024

Discover more about this church, containing the famous Blackpool 'Actors Chapel'.

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Heritage Open Days: The White Church

13 September 2024

Visit the interior and Dawson Hall in this Grade II listed church.

Booking link >

Heritage Open Days: Holy Trinity Church

13 September 2024

Discover more about this Grade II listed church, standing proud on the South Shore skyline for over 140 years.

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Heritage Open Days: Central Library Tour

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Heritage Open Days: Lytham Heritage Centre

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Heritage Open Days: Grundy Art Gallery

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Heritage Open Days: War Memorials Walk

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Heritage Open Days: Lytham Methodist Church

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Visit this historic grade ll listed church, which opened in 1868.

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Heritage Open Days: 1906 Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition (SOLD OUT)

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

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Heritage Open Days: All Hallows Church

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Visit All Hallows for a pre-recorded historical talk and guided walk around the courtyard of the church.

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Heritage Open Days: Whitegate Drive Heritage Tour (SOLD OUT)

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Heritage Open Days: Promenade History Walk

13 September 2024, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Heritage Open Days: The Grand Theatre Blackpool

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Heritage Open Days: St Andrews Church

14 September 2024

Uncover the story of the Abana bell and its journey from Canada to Cleveleys.

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Heritage Open Days: St Stephen on the Cliffs

14 September 2024

Discover more about this church, containing the famous Blackpool 'Actors Chapel'.

Booking link >

Heritage Open Days: The White Church

14 September 2024

Visit the interior and Dawson Hall in this Grade II listed church.

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Heritage Open Days: Holy Trinity Church

14 September 2024

Discover more about this Grade II listed church, standing proud on the South Shore skyline for over 140 years.

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Heritage Open Days: Layton Cemetery

14 September 2024

Discover more about Layton Cemetery's captivating history.

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Showtown Relaxed Hour

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Showtown Relaxed Hour

14 September 2024, 9:00am - 10:00am

Perfect for visitors who prefer a calmer environment and would like to enjoy the museum without the hustle and bustle of the general public.

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Heritage Open Days: The Grand Theatre Blackpool

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Heritage Open Days: Town Hall

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Heritage Open Days: Lytham Heritage Centre

14 September 2024, 10:00am - 4:00pm

View the 'Autumn Exhibition' on display during Heritage Open Days.

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Heritage Open Days: Grundy Art Gallery

14 September 2024, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discover more about the history of Grundy Art Gallery.

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Heritage Open Days: Blackpool Church

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Heritage Open Days: St Annes Parish Church

14 September 2024, 11:00am - 4:00pm

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Heritage Open Days: All that I can sea, sea, sea!

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Heritage Open Days: Hooray for History! Kids Trail

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Introducing Showtown's first brilliant Blackpool kids trail!

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Heritage Open Days: Lytham Methodist Church

14 September 2024, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Visit this historic grade ll listed church, which opened in 1868.

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Heritage Open Days: Stanley Park Clock Tower

14 September 2024, 11:00am - 3:00pm

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Heritage Open Days: All Hallows Church

14 September 2024, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Visit All Hallows for a pre-recorded historical talk and guided walk around the courtyard of the church.

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Heritage Open Days: A Spotlight on Entertainment (SOLD OUT)

14 September 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Heritage Open Days: History & Haunts Tour

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Heritage Open Days: St Stephen on the Cliffs

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Discover more about this church, containing the famous Blackpool 'Actors Chapel'.

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Heritage Open Days: The White Church

15 September 2024

Visit the interior and Dawson Hall in this Grade II listed church.

Booking link >

Heritage Open Days: Holy Trinity Church

15 September 2024

Discover more about this Grade II listed church, standing proud on the South Shore skyline for over 140 years.

Booking link >

Heritage Open Days: Layton Cemetery

15 September 2024

Discover more about Layton Cemetery's captivating history.

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Heritage Open Days: Lytham Heritage Centre

15 September 2024, 10:00am - 4:00pm

View the 'Autumn Exhibition' on display during Heritage Open Days.

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Heritage Open Days: Little Marton Windmill

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Heritage Open Days: Stanley Park Clock Tower

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A rare opportunity to climb the Clock Tower and enjoy the stunning views of the park and beyond.

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Heritage Open Days: All Hallows Church

15 September 2024, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Visit All Hallows for a pre-recorded historical talk and guided walk around the courtyard of the church.

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SHOWTOTS: Baby and toddler session

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Blackpool Letters: Typography Masterclass

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SHOWTOTS: Baby and toddler session

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Have fun playing, creating and exploring together at our baby and toddler session.

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Banned Postcards

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