Blackpool Tower is a landmark on Blackpool’s seafront, with attractions including the Ballroom, Circus, Dungeons and Eye. Tram connections link the town centre and railway station with the Promenade, while the Visitor Information Centre inside the Tower sells tickets for Blackpool attractions and transport.
- Attractions include Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Circus, Dungeons and Eye.
- The Tower has a tram stop on the Promenade.
- The Visitor Information Centre is on the Tower’s ground floor on Bank Hey Street.
Choose what to see inside Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower’s attractions include the Ballroom, Circus, Dungeons and Eye. Choose which ones to visit before you plan your day, as each offers a different kind of outing.
The Tower is part of a wider seafront day out. If you want to connect it with South Shore stops, a route from South Shore to the seafront can help you shape the order of your plans.
Check tickets and opening times
The Visitor Information Centre on the ground floor of Blackpool Tower, on Bank Hey Street, sells tickets for Blackpool attractions, theatres and show venues, as well as National Express, Blackpool Transport trams and buses, and coach excursions.
Opening hours
- Saturday: 10:00–19:00
- Sunday: 10:00–18:00
- Monday to Friday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
It is open every day from 9am to 5pm. Opening times and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Plan the Tower Eye visit
The Tower Eye is one of the attractions managed at Blackpool Tower. Check its current visit and ticket details before setting out, then leave room in your plans for any other Tower attractions you intend to see.
Access, lifts and visitor facilities
Blackpool Council describes Talbot Gateway as the town’s central business district, with Blackpool North Station and a public-transport interchange. The tramway runs between Starr Gate and Fleetwood and connects with Blackpool North railway station; the Tower stop is on the Promenade.
At Blackpool North station, walk through the underpass on the right after leaving the railway station to reach the tram stop.
Local public-transport options include buses, trams, rail, taxis and coaches, as covered in this guide to getting around Blackpool.
How do you get from South Shore to Blackpool Tower?
From South Shore, use Blackpool’s tramway to travel along the Promenade towards the Tower stop. The tram network connects Starr Gate and Fleetwood and also serves Blackpool North railway station.
The Danescourt is about 35 minutes on foot from Blackpool city centre; you can check The Danescourt while planning your stay.
FAQs
What attractions are inside Blackpool Tower?
They include Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Circus, Dungeons and Eye.
Where is the Visitor Information Centre?
It is on the ground floor of Blackpool Tower on Bank Hey Street.
Does Blackpool Tower have a tram stop?
Yes. The Tower has a tram stop on the Promenade, and Blackpool’s tramway connects with Blackpool North railway station.