The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
4.5
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Journey into the belly of the theatrical Blackpool Tower for the trip of a lifetime; a full cast of brilliant actors, ten shows backed with laughs and frights as well as a whole host of authentic sets, amazing special effects and an exciting drop ride make The Blackpool Tower Dungeon the best attraction for those who like a mix of fun and fear.Take a trip through 1,000 years of Lancashire’s gruesome and funny history and experience the dark and mysterious past of the pool that is black.
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Sanchez
5 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Fantastic attraction but wasn’t really for me. I don’t want to be unfair and leave a negative review. Let me explain… You’re with a group of other people when doing the whole experience (maybe 30-35 others) and it takes about 45 mins. You get picked on to do stuff and you don’t have a choice. This is the bit I didn’t like. Whilst most people will be okay with this, I’m not. Perhaps you should make it clear when booking on your website or at reception before booking that you may get picked on to do stuff in front of the whole crowd. Some people were picked on to get up and talk whilst others picked on to do activities. I was picked on and not comfortable with this setting and didn’t really enjoy it. That’s just me as a person and I’m sure there’s others who feel like this but not everyone. That’s why for others the experience will be fantastic. The staff are friendly from start to finish and the people inside are great actors in character and very professional. There’s a drop down ride at the end which was really good. You don’t have to go on it, you can exit if you want. We bought our downloaded pics that they took at start. Overall it’s a nice experience and something really different but not for me. Perhaps you can refuse to get selected in some way, surely you must know not everyone is comfortable to be picked. (But I guess that’s part of the experience so would like to have been made well aware of this) Anyone reading this, if you’re comfortable with it, it’ll be fanatic for you. The experience is really good.
Written 12 November 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for your review on the Blackpool Tower Dungeon.
I am sorry to hear that making you part of the show made you feel uncomfortable. An important part of our brand and usually a triumphant part of our experience is that we include our guests in the shows. This is not to embarrass anyone or make them feel uncomfortable, it is to try and immerse our guests into the storytelling of the history . I am only sorry that this wasn't to your taste. Joining in and becoming part of the dungeon tour is optional for all of our guests and everyone has the opportunity to opt out of participating
Kind regards,
Aaron
Written 15 November 2024
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Jul 2024 • Family
This is the second time we have been to Blackpool Dungeon and once again it did not disappoint. The actors are incredibly good and involve everyone as much as possible in the story. The atmosphere was excellent throughout particularly in the witches cottage.
The only reasons I am not rating this five is due to paying for a guide book and none being available. I was told to ask for a refund upon leaving, but forgot (my fault I know). Also I paid for a drink in the Red Lion afterwards and I have to say the young lady behind the bar was not very friendly or accommodating. I don't know whether she was having a bad day or a tough shift, but this passed on to the customer. Finally we paid £30 for a photograph package and the quality of these was not great. Very dark and not a patch on the photos from our previous visit.
In summary 10 out of 10 for the actors and attractions but, I am sorry to say it was a 5 out of 10 for the service at the Red Lion and the quality of the photos.
The only reasons I am not rating this five is due to paying for a guide book and none being available. I was told to ask for a refund upon leaving, but forgot (my fault I know). Also I paid for a drink in the Red Lion afterwards and I have to say the young lady behind the bar was not very friendly or accommodating. I don't know whether she was having a bad day or a tough shift, but this passed on to the customer. Finally we paid £30 for a photograph package and the quality of these was not great. Very dark and not a patch on the photos from our previous visit.
In summary 10 out of 10 for the actors and attractions but, I am sorry to say it was a 5 out of 10 for the service at the Red Lion and the quality of the photos.
Written 16 July 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for your review.
I'm so pleased you enjoyed the Dungeon and thank you very much for the positive feedback on our actors. We are always happy to hear that they have helped you enjoy your day; I will pass on your compliments!
I do apologise you did not receive the guide book please contact our guest services team via guestservices.theblackpooltower@merlinentertainments.biz with your booking number and they will be happy to help with this.
Kind Regards
Aaron
Written 20 July 2024
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K J W
5 contributions
May 2024 • Family
My son (13 years old) and I went together. It was an hour well spent. It was extremely scary and spooky. We both had an amazing time. The actors were fantastic and I would definitely recommend it to thrill seekers who like the unnatural....
I would caution people with mobility problems as you do have to bend down and walk down a lot of stairs.
I would caution people with mobility problems as you do have to bend down and walk down a lot of stairs.
Written 26 May 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for your 5* review of the Blackpool Tower Dungeon. I am thrilled to hear you and your son had an amazing time with us.
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that takes you on a journey through 1000 years of Lancashire history. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary. We aim to give every guest a memorable experience and it’s great to hear that our actors delivered this.
Kind Regards,
Aaron
Written 27 May 2024
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Sez
32 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
First time going to the blackpool one and I wasn’t disappointed! I attended with my 10 year old an we laughed so much! The actors were great, the effects were great, and we genuinely got scared in parts which made it even more funnier, there’s also lots of interactive parts. Lasted about an hour so definitely worth the money. There is an opportunity to buy your photos at the end after the ride, and a cute little bar area to get a drink at the exit. Please though, STOP taking your young children!! 5 years and below don’t want to be sat moving from room to room in the dark for an hour so they end up screaming and crying which ruins it for everyone else! If I had one negative for the place it’s to set a minimum age limit on it, literally people waking around holding crying babies like it’s a soft place area! Well done to all staff though, they do a really good job 👏🏽
Written 21 August 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for your review of the Blackpool Tower Dungeon.
I am very pleased to hear that you loved your time with us. We are a family attraction and so try to make the Dungeons a scary but fun attraction. We do not recommend the Dungeons for anyone who is under 8 but it is left at the parent's discretion. We cannot stop children from coming in and it would be a shame to do so. Many children absolutely love the Dungeon.
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AAron
Written 22 August 2024
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tike1
Linlithgow, UK142 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Really good attraction! Takes about an hour, going through multiple sets, each representing a particularly horrible part of history (in a good way!), with actors re-enacting various roles, plus the occasional jump scare mixed in with the historical tales. It's dark and smelly, to simulate those olden times, and the attention to detail for both the actors and sets is impressive. There's great audience interaction/participation at various points and the actors are great at having some fun with the visitors! The ride at the end is also a fun way to finish. Really enjoyed this attraction. Might not hold up to repeat visits (as you know what's coming) but definitely recommended!
Written 29 June 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to review the Blackpool Tower Dungeon; I am thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time with us.
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that takes you on a journey through 1000 years of Lancashire history. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary.
Kind regards
Aaron
Written 1 July 2024
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Hazel
Holmfirth, UK39 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Great experience, you go in a group so need to turn up at your designated time. I had 2x 10 year olds with me and they enjoyed it but said it was scary in parts so id seriously asses whether you think your child is old enough as one family had to leave from our group.
The Dungeons is a mix of scary funny and history all thrown into one immersive experience where individuals are called upon to take part. The actors are fantastic and keep in character and play their part so well. Would definitely recommend to others but be mindful its a smelly, scary and dark
The Dungeons is a mix of scary funny and history all thrown into one immersive experience where individuals are called upon to take part. The actors are fantastic and keep in character and play their part so well. Would definitely recommend to others but be mindful its a smelly, scary and dark
Written 11 August 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for your 5*review of the Blackpool Tower Dungeon. I am thrilled to hear you and your Children had a Great time
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that takes you on a journey through 1000 years of Lancashire history. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary. We aim to give every guest a memorable experience and it’s great to hear that our actors delivered this.
Kind Regards,
Aaron
Written 14 August 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Venture11010005247
Warrington, UK1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Family
A really enjoyable experience. The various characters were authentic in their dress and portrail and the history they told was interesting. My poor husband was chosen twice to be a participant. My grandson of 11 yrs really enjoyed this Halloween treat. Just two things to note. Each room had a fragrance and they were extremely strong, I put a mask on to help muffle the smell. The other thing was at the very end when getting settled into the ride, the staff asked if anyone had various medical concerns or if the safety bar was too tight. I found it too tight on my tummy so had to get off and miss out on the experience. But overall we enjoyed it.
Written 31 October 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to review the Blackpool Tower Dungeon; I am thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time with us.
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that takes you on a journey through 1000 years of Lancashire history. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary.
Kind regards
Aaron
Written 1 November 2024
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Elizabeth N
Manchester, UK12 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Really well structured, takes you through diff stages in Lancashire’s scary history - sets are great, all very atmospheric - but the actors are the real stars, so talented & professional, they seem to have fun which is very infectious (no plague pun intended!!) not as scary as we expected but that’s not a bad thing as it was fun for kids too - still plenty of jumps & shocks to be had !! Would def recommend ☺️
Written 5 August 2024
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Good Morning
Thank you for your great rating and kind words.
We try to ensure that every guest has a scary yet fun experience inside The Blackpool Tower Dungeon and I am thrilled that you had a great time with us.
Please make sure you come back and see us soon!
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Kind Regards
Aaron
Written 10 August 2024
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Margaret B
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
Fantastic from start to finish, the actors were amazing scary and funny loved that they include the audience to participate. Would we come again hell yes we had a great time wish it was longer.👍👍👍👍
from the bradhaw family.
from the bradhaw family.
Written 13 August 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to review Blackpool Tower Dungeons, I'm really thrilled that you rate us a 5* day out, this really means a lot to us.
We try to ensure that every guest has a scary yet fun experience inside The Blackpool Tower Dungeon and I am thrilled that you and your family had an amazing time with us.
Kind Regards
Aaron
Written 14 August 2024
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Gareth Wilson
North Shields, UK6 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
What an amazing experience.
You are immediately immersed as soon as you arrive by amazingly talented actors. Watch out when they jump out to scare you though lol.
It’s well worth the money. 11 different rooms to experience through the journey.
The whole experience is so well created. The decor is of a very high standard and well maintained.
It is spooky, funny, historically accurate and informing.
We were a mixed group of ages from 10 to 44 and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!
Definitely recommended to anyone visiting Blackpool.
You are immediately immersed as soon as you arrive by amazingly talented actors. Watch out when they jump out to scare you though lol.
It’s well worth the money. 11 different rooms to experience through the journey.
The whole experience is so well created. The decor is of a very high standard and well maintained.
It is spooky, funny, historically accurate and informing.
We were a mixed group of ages from 10 to 44 and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!
Definitely recommended to anyone visiting Blackpool.
Written 14 July 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for your 5* review of the Blackpool Tower Dungeon. I am thrilled to hear you all had a fantastic time with us.
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that takes you on a journey through 1000 years of Lancashire history. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary. We aim to give every guest a memorable experience and it’s great to hear that our actors delivered this.
Kind Regards,
Aaron
Written 15 July 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Is there any weight restrictions on the drop ride? I’m taking someone with me that’s a larger person and did not want her to be upset if she can’t fit on the ride
Written 11 February 2025
I’m pretty curvy , size 18 and I had no problem at all , my fella is bigger than me and niether did he ! Hope that helps
Written 4 March 2025
Is there any weight restrictions on the drop ride? I’m taking someone with me that’s plus size and did not want her to be upset if she can’t fit on the ride?
Written 11 February 2025
I'm a wheelchair user and my carer uses a mobility scooter - will we be aloud in together?
Written 8 May 2023
Can you take photos when you go in? Have been to the dungeon in Edinburgh and we weren't allowed to take our own pics.
Written 28 July 2021
No we couldn’t. We’re told to switch phone off and put them away. Was dark in there couldn’t really take pics anyway without the flash which I guess that’s probably why they tell you to put the phone away don’t want to be flashing people lol
Written 29 July 2021
I have purchased a Combi ticket that includes the dungeon but have not been given a time or date, am I to just walk up on the day and use the ticket ?
Written 22 October 2019
I am not sure it is probably better to ring them especially if there is a group of you when we went there were 7 of us and we had to wait until there was availability this I imagine would be the case when it's busy which I expect the next week will be really busy
Sorry I can't be of of any further assistance
Written 26 October 2019
would this be suitable for a 5 and 8 year old. is it very scary?
Written 20 August 2019
Depends on the child, wee girl about 8 in our group was frightened
Written 5 December 2024
Hi, would it be too scary for an 8 & 11 year olds? They enjoy horrible histories! Thanks
Written 16 August 2019
Hi, I have two young children 9 and 13 and they enjoyed it.a few scary bits but all in fun.if they like horrible stories ,they'll love it.
Written 22 August 2019
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