The Blackpool Tower
4 expert reviews
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This 154m-high tower is Blackpool's most recognisable landmark...the observation deck, which has splendid views and only a (thick) glass floor between you and the ant-sized people below. " Full review
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Visitors are strongly urged to buy their tickets online as buying them at the door can be up to 50% more expensive.
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"There is a splendid view from the top and the intervening levels include a ballroom and circus. It has been the symbol of the resort since it was erected in 1894." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The Blackpool Tower Ballroom oozes elegance and charm with its remarkable architecture" Full review
The Guardian
"Built in 1894 and at the time the tallest human-made structure in the British Empire, the 158 metre (518ft) cast iron and steel structure was inspired by the Eiffel Tower – the..."