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A neon arrow shaped sign with the word stage inside. Text below reads 'Shows Don't Just Happen'

Plan your visit

Opening times

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Open Tuesday - Sunday between 10am - 5pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Year's Day.

**JANUARY NOTICE**

To give Showtown a fresh look for the New Year, we'll be closed to visitors between Monday 6th and Friday 24th January 2025.

We’ll reopen on Saturday 25th January with visiting days from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays).

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Booking information

Book your place in history for Showtown: the museum of fun and entertainment.

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs.

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Location

Showtown
(Entrance) Corner of Adelaide Street West and Bank Hey Street
Blackpool
FY1 4TQ

0808 175 6929

How to find Showtown

Directions from town

On foot, from the town centre

Directions from motorway

Travelling 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.


Coach parking:

Parking for coaches is available at a number of locations in Blackpool. More information can be found here: Blackpool Coach Parking.


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.


Public Transport

Travelling by train

There are two train stations in Blackpool. Blackpool North Station and Blackpool South Station. Blackpool North is closest to us with only a 10 minute walk through the town centre.

For ticket information and train timetables please visit: https://www.thetrainline.com/destinations/trains-to-blackpool


Travelling by bus

Most Blackpool buses stop in the town centre, with just a 5 minute walk to get to us.

For ticket information and bus timetables please visit: https://www.blackpooltransport.com/


Travelling by tram

Catch a tram from any stop along the promenade, alighting at the Blackpool Tower stop for Showtown.

For ticket information and tram timetables please visit: https://www.blackpooltransport.com/routes/BLAC/Tram


Group Visits

Visiting us with an all-star cast? - If you are a group of 10 or more, get ready to experience the greatest Showtown on earth.

Save 25% when you visit as a group.

Photo credit: CJGriffiths Photography

School Visits

Get up close with the entertainers, the comedians, dancers and much more!

Find out more about school visits here.

Travel Partners

If you are a travel or tour operator, accommodation provider or just love showing off Blackpool to the world then get in touch and see if we can work together. We’re offering the opportunity to sell tickets and promote packages that include unforgettable visits to Showtown.

Discover Blackpool

Blackpool has plenty of award-winning attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Some of the most loved and recognisable landmarks are right here in Blackpool. From the world famous Blackpool Tower, the Tower Ballroom and the Blackpool Tower Circus to the Illuminations, providing the greatest free light show on earth.

Explore more things to do in Blackpool here.


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Hotels and accommodation & Places to eat

Showtown is covered by 1000’s of hotels and accommodation, along with a wide range of places to eat and drink. For more information please visit:

Visit Blackpool