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Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower
& Circus,
that world famous Victorian landmark, recently restored to it's former glory. The
entertainment is first class and all holidaymakers visiting, think it's great. Even
the weather can't spoil the fabulous entertainment that abounds within the
Tower building. You're sure to enjoy yourself.
The basement
auditorium holds the magical Tower Circus, it is part of the inclusive
entertainment . There are several shows daily. Young and old alike will
thrill to the marvel of the Circus. |
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Why not
experience the fabulous and well known grade listed ballroom, with its ornate ceiling.
Deep down below the stage, the mighty Wurlitzer organ rises and plays almost 19,000
numbers in a season. If you would like to dance, that's great, or you can quietly sit and
listen to the many tunes and enjoy yourself.
There's only one admission charge for the whole building. You'll find plenty to
keep you and the children happy all day. There's the Tower Aquarium, and Dawn of Ages
ride. A visit to Jungle Jim's adventure playground is an absolute must, everyone
loves it, so will you! SEE YOU SOON. |
| Tower Height |
518 ft 9 ins. (To the top of the flagpole)
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| Tower Weight |
2586 tons (2493 tons of steel, 93 tons of
cast iron) |
| Building was Started on |
29th September 1891 |
| Time it took to build |
2 years 6 Months |
| Original Cost |
£45,000 |
| The Tower was first opened |
Whit Monday, 14th May 1894 |
| Original Admission: |
6d (2 & 1/2 pence) |
| No. of trips lift makes a year
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Approx. 50,000 |
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Easter weekend to early
November - Every day
School half term holidays -
Every day
Christmas Week - Every
day
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