Showtown Blackpool
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Buy Family Tickets now - kids under 3 go FREE!
Book tickets for Showtown Blackpool – The Award-Winning Museum of Fun and Entertainment!
- Kids under 3 go FREE
- Location: Just off the promenade, next to Coral Island
Get your family tickets now for Blackpool's brand-new, all-singing, all-dancing museum of fun and entertainment. Located in the centre of family fun just off the promenade, two doors down from Blackpool Tower, Showtown promises a day of discovery and adventure for the whole family.
Think you’ve seen Blackpool? Come backstage and discover more
Book your tickets now to Showtown Blackpool, the award-winning museum that's all about fun, laughter, and entertainment!
Recently crowned Permanent Exhibition of the Year and shortlisted for the Children in Museums & Kids in Museums award, Showtown is not your typical museum - it’s a celebration of Blackpool’s unique showbiz spirit, built to excite, engage, and entertain the whole family.
Explore Six Interactive Galleries:
- Beside the Seaside: Experience the golden age of Blackpool beach through sound, play, and sand.
- How’s Tricks: Go behind the scenes of the world of magic, illusion, and escapology—and discover Blackpool’s secret role as the heart of British magic.
- Roll Up! Roll Up!: Step into the circus ring with clowns, jugglers, and aerialists—and uncover Blackpool’s deep circus roots.
- It’s Better with the Lights On: See the Blackpool Illuminations like never before and get hands-on with the creative minds behind the sparkle.
- It’s Showtime: Meet comedians, ventriloquists, singers, and stars who made Blackpool stages shine—and maybe try a routine yourself!
- Everybody Dance Now: Take to the dance floor and explore Blackpool’s legendary legacy in ballroom, Latin, and Northern Soul.
Why visit Showtown Blackpool?
- Located in the centre of family fun in Blackpool
- A perfect rainy-day activity or summer holiday adventure
- Instant e-ticket delivery via email and SMS
- Family tickets from just £17.50
- 4.8/5 rating on TripAdvisor
Showtown isn’t just a museum - it’s a performance, a playground and a celebration. Come see why they're Blackpool’s most talked-about new attraction.
Location
Showtown Blackpool
Blackpool,
FY1 4TQ
How To Find Us
By car or coach
Follow the M55 to the end then take the second exit at the roundabout onto Yeadon Way. Follow the brown signs to Blackpool town centre attractions. If using sat vav our postcode is FY1 4TQ.
Car parking:
Houndshill Shopping Centre – multi storey car park situated on Coronation Street. Use sat nav FY1 4NY. This car park is just a 2 minute walk from Showtown. Pay on return, charges apply.
Central Car Park – open space, ground level car park situated on Seasiders Way/Central Drive. Use sat nav FY1 5QB. This car park is just a 2 minute walk from Showtown. Pay and display, charges apply.
Other car parks in the area include South, Bloomfield Road, Lonsdale Road, Seasider's Way and Foxhall Village. For a map of all local car parks, please visit: Blackpool Car Parks.
Disabled parking:
Disabled bays are at Central Car Park, situated along the fence by New Bonny Street, opposite Coral Island, as well as near the entrance at Chapel Street.
Disabled badge holders are permitted to use all the bays on Central Car Park, not just the designated disabled bays, with 3 hours free parking.
Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Paid Parking
- Toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Changing Places Toilet
- Baby changing
- Lifts
- Buggy Park
- Lockers
More Info
How long does it take to explore Showtown?
It all depends on how much fun you want to have, but it is recommended to allow at least one hour and 30 minutes to complete your visit.
Is there a café at Showtown Blackpool?
No, there are some snacks and drinks available to buy from the shop and plenty of local cafes and restaurants nearby if you’d like to grab a bite to eat before or after your visit to the museum.
Are visits to Showtown Blackpool timed?
No, once you are in the museum you can relax and spend as much time as you like exploring and having fun!
Does Showtown Blackpool have any age restrictions?
No! Showtown is the most family friendly museum. But they do ask that children under the age of 14 visit with an adult over 18.