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Blackpool Tower Eye Tickets

Experience the best views in the North West, from the top of The Blackpool Tower

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

The Blackpool Tower Eye key information

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

  • The Blackpool Tower Eye has re-opened for the summer season and is celebrating its 130th birthday. It offers the best views across the North West of England from the top of the iconic Blackpool Tower
  • Begin your journey to the top with a visit to the incredible 4D cinema. Incredible filming and special sensory effects bring the history of The Blackpool Tower to life in front of your eyes
  • Take a trip 380 feet (115 metres) into the sky, up to the top of The Blackpool Tower. Experience the thrilling floor to ceiling viewing platform showcasing views. Walk out if you dare and gaze out and down below at the resort
  • Marvel at stunning panoramic views from Blackpool Tower’s spectacular, five-centimetre thick glass viewing platform
  • Head outside, up to Blackpool Tower’s top level to experience the elements at 416 feet (126 metres) above the ground. See the North West of England spread out before you with views over Bowland, up to the Lake District and on a clear day down to Liverpool and across to the Isle of Man

What's included

  • Entry to The Blackpool Tower Eye
  • 4D cinema experience

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children under 2 years old enter The Blackpool Tower Eye free of charge and they don’t need a ticket
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult

Accessibility information

  • One registered disabled carer is able to visit free of charge when the person they care for pays the full individual on-the-door rate. The guest will need to provide official documented evidence of the disability or of registered carer status
  • The Blackpool Tower building can accommodate all guests with a disability, with the exception of guests using mobility scooters
  • Complimentary wheelchairs are available
  • Please contact us for more information

Additional information

  • Please note: Check the current status of the attraction in inclement weather by dialing 01253 622242 before booking
  • The attraction is subject to weather conditions and can close in inclement weather
  • Tickets will not be refunded however your tickets are valid for one use within 90 days

The Blackpool Tower Eye’s live date and time slot availability can be seen upon booking.

Regular opening times are:

  • Daily: 10:00 am - 4:00 / 5:00 pm
  • Extended closing times 7:00 / 9:00 pm on selected dates in July and August

Closures:

  • The Blackpool Tower Eye is normally closed between November- April

How to get there

  • Address: The Blackpool Tower Eye, The Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4BJ
  • Driving directions: Follow the M6 to Junction 32 and take the M55 to Junction 4. Follow the brown signs for Town Centre Attractions and Central Car Parks
  • Nearest train station: Blackpool North station is a 10-minute walk away. Blackpool South station is a 30-minute walk away
  • By Bus: Bus services 1, 5, 7, 10 and 14 run by The Blackpool Tower
  • By Tram: The seafront tram runs from Fleetwood to Starr Gate. Get off at the Blackpool Tower stop

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the Blackpool Tower Eye?

    • Blackpool Tower was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. When it opened, Blackpool Tower was the tallest man made structure in the British Empire
    • Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it is 518 feet (158 metres) tall and is the 125th-tallest freestanding tower in the world
  • How long does Blackpool Tower Eye take?

    You will need 45 minutes to an hour to make it round the whole experience, although you can stay as long as you like within the Eye

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Merlin Entertainments.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation with a link to download the e-ticket including a booking number (starting with ‘5’). You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when visiting the attraction.