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3 days ago · The zoo and aquarium are no longer part of the complex, having been replaced by other attractions, including a restaurant and a theme park. Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction and regional landmark in the English seaside resort town of Blackpool. Blackpool Tower is 518 feet (158 m) tall.
Blackpool Tower is also the common name for the Tower Buildings, an entertainment complex in a red-brick three-storey block that comprises the tower, Tower Circus, the Tower Ballroom, and roof gardens, which was designated a Grade I listed building in 1973.
- 1891
- Observation Tower, Radio Tower, Tourist Attraction
- 10 October 1973
- Blackpool, Lancashire, England
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- An ode to the Eiffel. If you’ve ever wondered why The Blackpool Tower looks so familiar, it’s because it was modelled after the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris.
- Wobbly when windy. Rather than fight against weather conditions, the most advanced modern buildings will try to move with the elements - take the “earthquake-proof” buildings in Japan for example - but The Blackpool Tower was miles ahead of its time.
- Treasure hunt. On September 29th 1891, The Blackpool Tower’s foundation stone was laid with a time capsule buried underneath it.
- Get in the sea. Given The Blackpool Tower’s height, the number of surrounding buildings and the fact that it is built with 2,500 tonnes of iron and 5 million bricks, there were concerns about safety if it were to collapse.
- There are more than five million bricks in the Tower Buildings.
- Each of the four legs of the Tower rest on concrete foundations 35 feet square and 12 feet deep.
- The Blackpool Tower first opened to the public on 14th May 1894.
- The original admission charge to the Blackpool Tower Buildings was 6d (sixpence) and a further 6d to go up the lifts to the Tower Top. The Circus admission was also extra.
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER. Built in 1894, The Blackpool Tower is one of the most iconic buildings in the UK and one of Britain’s best-loved landmarks. It houses five amazing attractions, perfect for a fun-packed day for all to enjoy. FIND OUT MORE.
May 14, 2024 · On 14 May 2024, The Blackpool Tower celebrated its 130th Anniversary! Take a look at this history of The Blackpool Tower, the towns fabulous icon! MANY THANKS to Nick Moore and his fascinating History of Blackpool for some of the historical information used in this piece. You can read it here.
6 days ago · Blackpool Tower is a real icon known the world over and visitors can enjoy unrivalled views from the Blackpool Tower Eye, fun for all the family. All visitors heading to Blackpool will look out for the famous tower the closer they get and once seen, the holiday can begin!
