The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is a grandiose hall at the foot of Blackpool Tower. Dating back to 1894, the ballroom has an opulent interior featuring a fancy tearoom and a polished dance floor. Enjoy the old-world feel in this Baroque hall, as you watch your fellow dancers and tea enthusiasts in their element.
Join your partner for a dance on the sprung wooden floor, which absorbs shocks and supports a softer step. Chandeliers hang from the gold-leaf ceiling, dropping level with the tops of the balconies that surround the rectangular dance floor. Prestigious award ceremonies, banquets and the BBC television show Strictly Come Dancing are among the regular events occurring here.
Listen to the jazzy tones of the renowned Wurlitzer organ from your table, where you can enjoy a variety of teas and alcoholic beverages. Participate in a traditional English tea and choose from the array of sandwiches and scones charmingly presented on a cake stand on your table. The tea and hot water are served in vintage china mugs and saucers.
Join the Blackpool Tower Wurlitzer Experience for a study of the ballroom’s organ. Visitors have the opportunity to play the instrument for 1 hour on the grand stage. The site also offers the opportunity to sleep in the glamorous ballroom, providing your group is large enough. Ride the elevator to the Tower Eye at the structure’s summit and enjoy the panoramic vista of the Irish Sea and Blackpool’s skyline.
The ballroom’s opening times vary depending on the season. Visit from morning to late afternoon in summer, but check availability in advance in winter. Get your tickets as part of a pass that includes a visit to the Tower Circus and the Tower Dungeon.
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is at the base of the tower overlooking the Fylde Coast in the center of the city. Several transportation links serve the structure, notably the Tower tramway station and the Bank Hey Street bus stop. Consider a trip to the tower’s neighboring sights, which include Blackpool Beach, Coral Island and the Grand Theatre.
