The Blackpool Tower
The Blackpool tower, with its beachfront location, is the main tourist attraction at Blackpool. The tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But unlike the Eiffel Tower, it is not free standing as its base is a building housing the Blackpool…
We had a fantastic time at the Blackpool Tower! The experience began with the ascent to the top, where we were greeted with breathtaking views of the coastline and the city. The Tower Eye was a highlight for us; standing on the glass SkyWalk was exhilarating! The sensation of walking above the ground while taking in the stunning panoramic views was unforgettable. There is also a cafe on site with toilets.
The staff were friendly and accommodating, making our visit even more enjoyable. Whether you're a local or a tourist, the Blackpool Tower is a must-visit destination that offers both adventure and relaxation. We left feeling uplifted and grateful for such a memorable experience. We can’t wait to return and explore more of what Blackpool has to offer!
Always worth a visit when in Blackpool, The tower and facility's are great fun especially during the evening with the lights and shows etc. were passing though and had to get a visit to the top! Even though I'm scared of heights it's totally worth it, was rude not to take advantage of the bar at the TOP! Booking and payments are straight forward and the evenings are allot quieter to avoid lengthy queues.
The Blackpool tower, with its beachfront location, is the main tourist attraction at Blackpool. The tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But unlike the Eiffel Tower, it is not free standing as its base is a building housing the Blackpool Tower circus. It stands at 518.9ft (158 m) tall and it cost GBP £42,000 to construct. It first opened to the public on 14 May 1894.
The top of the tower is accessed by two lifts and there are four viewing platforms open to the public. These afford views of much of Lancashire, Winter Hill, southern Cumbria, North Wales and the Isle of Man, in addition to Blackpool and the rest of the Fylde peninsula. The enclosed lower platform contains a glass floor above the south-west leg that allows visitors to look down on the street below. The tower is topped by a flagpole, and normally flies the Union flag except during the illuminations when the flagpole is lit by nearly one hundred lamps.
The tower is used as a transmission location by one local FM station. The tower is normally painted dark red, but for its centenary in 1994 was painted gold. The tower is lit during the annual illuminations, when the town and seafront are adorned with colourful displays of bulbs that stretch up and down the waterfront for several kilometres.
The tower complex houses the world famous Tower Ballroom and the equally famous ‘Mighty Wurlitzer Organ’ where Reginald Dixon played for 40 years. The Wurlitzer is still played on a daily basis during the holiday season. The ‘Mighty Wurlitzer Organ’ was made by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, usually referred to simply as Wurlitzer. It is an American company, formerly a producer of Stringed instruments, Woodwind, Brass instruments, theatre organs, band organs (orchestrions), electric pianos and jukeboxes.
The Blackpool Tower is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers. The World Federation of Great Towers (WFGT) is an association of tall towers and skyscrapers from around the world. Other famous members include CN Tower, Empire State Building, John Hancock Center, Tokyo Tower, Sydney Tower and The Olympic Tower.