Description
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon – Dark History with a Twist
Underneath Blackpool Tower sits one of the resort’s most popular attractions: The Blackpool Tower Dungeon. Part theatre, part walk-through, it brings 1,000 years of Lancashire’s murkier history to life with live actors, special effects, and atmospheric sets.
Visitors are taken on a guided journey through a series of themed rooms, each telling a different story — from the Pendle Witches to the plague doctors, courtroom trials, and the eerie torture chamber.
📍 Address: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, Blackpool FY1 4BJ
📞 Phone: 01253 622242
🕒 Hours: Daily, typically 10am – 5pm (varies by season)
Every scene is performed by costumed actors who mix history with dark humour, making it both entertaining and a little unnerving.
The attraction ends with the Drop Ride, a sudden plunge designed to recreate the feeling of a hanging. Not for everyone, but it’s one of the features that makes the Dungeon stand out from a standard history tour.
It’s an indoor experience lasting around an hour, making it popular with groups, families with older kids, and anyone looking for something a bit different just off the Promenade.
⚠️ Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 8+ due to scares and themes
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