Museum

Showtown

Walking Directions (Approx. 25-30 mins, 1.5 miles)

  1. Head south on Empress Drive towards Queens Promenade.
  2. Turn left onto Queens Promenade (A584) and walk along the seafront.
  3. Continue past North Pier, staying on the promenade.
  4. At Bank Hey Street, turn left (near The Blackpool Tower).
  5. Walk a short distance, and Showtown will be on your left.

Public Transport (Approx. 10-15 mins)

By Tram:

  1. Walk to Cliffs Hotel Tram Stop (3 min walk).
  2. Take a southbound tram (towards Starr Gate).
  3. Get off at Tower Tram Stop (opposite Blackpool Tower).
  4. Walk 2 minutes down Bank Hey Street to Showtown.
  • Cost: Around £2.10 (single adult fare).
  • Frequency: Every 10 minutes during the day.

By Bus:

  1. Walk to Dickson Road at Empress Drive bus stop.
  2. Take Bus 1 or 5 heading towards Blackpool Town Centre.
  3. Get off at Market Street.
  4. Walk 2 minutes to Showtown on Bank Hey Street.
  • Cost: Around £2-3 for a single fare.
  • Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes.

By Car (Approx. 5-10 mins, 1.5 miles)

  1. Head south on Empress Drive to join Queens Promenade (A584).
  2. Continue straight on Queens Promenade towards Talbot Square.
  3. Keep left and follow signs for Central Blackpool.
  4. Turn left onto Bank Hey Street, where Showtown is located.

Nearby Parking Options:

  1. Hounds Hill Shopping Centre Car Park (FY1 4NY) – 2-minute walk.
    • Multi-storey, open daily, pay on exit.
  2. Central Car Park (FY1 5QE) – 5-minute walk.
    • Large car park, ideal for long stays.
  3. Talbot Road Car Park (FY1 3AY) – 6-minute walk.
    • Multi-storey, good option for town centre visits.

Showtown Opening Times

Mon – Closed

Tues-Sun – 10am-5pm

TICKET PRICES – General Admission

Adults aged 16-64 – £9.50

Children aged 4-15 – £4.50

We’re Blackpool’s brand new all-singing, all-dancing museum and you’ll find us just off the prom, next door but one to Blackpool Tower!

Discover the stories of the comedians, dancers, acrobats and characters who turned our resort into the home of show business.

Our six galleries showcase the very best of the seaside, magic, circus, Illuminations, shows and dance.

Photos Courtesy of : Casson-Mann_Showtown_©HuftonCrow_018