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MuseumAdult £9.50; Child £4.50; Free for Blackpool council tax payers, infants under 3 and 1:1 carersAges 3–14Indoor

Showtown Blackpool

Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ · Blackpool & Fylde

Showtown Blackpool

Opened in 2024, Showtown is Blackpool's immersive museum of entertainment — six galleries dedicated to circus, magic, dance, comedy and the famous Illuminations. It's genuinely interactive: kids can get on the dance floor, discover backstage theatre secrets and try their hand at circus tricks. Winner of Exhibition of the Year 2025 and one of the most family-focused museums in the North West. Booking ahead is recommended as timed entry slots fill up.

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Hours
Seasonal — check showtownblackpool.co.uk for current schedule. Booking recommended.
Address
Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ
Price
Adult £9.50; Child £4.50; Free for Blackpool council tax payers, infants under 3 and 1:1 carers
Ages
3–14
Setting
Indoor
Parking
Town centre car parks nearby; Blackpool seafront location
Facilities
Gift shop · Full accessibility · Sensory map available
For the kids
Six fully immersive galleries covering circus, magic, Blackpool Illuminations, dance and comedy — you get on the dance floor, smell the sawdust and discover backstage secrets. Winner of Exhibition of the Year 2025. One of the most interactive museums in the NW for families.
Phone
01253 478624

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