The Blackpool Tower
Blackpool, Lancashire
Lift routes, a Changing Places toilet, wheelchair hire and attraction-specific access guidance cover the Tower Eye, Ballroom, Circus and Dungeon.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentSubstantial support is available, but restrictions differ across the historic complex and several areas require advance reservations.
The complex provides lifts, a Changing Places toilet, wheelchair hire and detailed attraction guidance. Electric scooters cannot enter upper attractions, older lifts accept standard wheelchairs only, Circus wheelchair spaces are limited, Ballroom balconies are inaccessible and the Dungeon admits one wheelchair user per tour. Blackpool Tourism Ltd, not Merlin, is the current operator.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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Blackpool Tourism Ltd has operated the complex since 1 August 2025; it is included at the user's request and is not labelled as a current Merlin venue. Electric scooters are limited to the ground floor, standard wheelchair dimensions apply to older lifts, Circus wheelchair spaces are limited, balconies are inaccessible, and the Dungeon admits one wheelchair user per tour.
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