The Blackpool Tower Dungeon

Take a terrifying and hilarious look at the dark side of Lancashire’s history as you travel through ten fantastic live shows:

Descent

Meet the Tower’s resident Jester, share some jokes and then, if you dare, bravely take your place in the rickety lift to make your way down to the dungeon… 

Dark Chapel

Step into eerie Lytham Priory chapel and meet a resident monk to hear about Lancashire in the Dark Ages – and they truly were dark. Hear how the great plague spread across the land and how monks fought off their deadliest enemies…

Plague

The year is 1349 and the plague is gripping Britain. Meet the doctor’s assistant and assist him in surgery – but beware – don’t get too close to anyone who’s coughing as you might end up infected…

The Torturer

Visit the dungeons’ own Torture Chamber and let the Torturer tell – and show – you all the tricks of his craft. Be delighted and repulsed as you learn about bloody punishments of the past in a terrifyingly hands-on show.

The Judge

Are you guilty? Find out in the Courtroom, receive your sentence from Judge Blackheart and hope you that you aren’t sent to the gallows…

Labyrinth

Committed to the Labyrinth, your job is to escape a haunting mirror maze, complete with 40 mirrors and possibly even a few guests who’ve been stuck there for quite a while!

War of the Roses

Choose your allegiance, stand and fight, or turn and run as the War of the Roses is brought to life in Blackpool! Learn about this bloody battle and meet the Black Jester and Torturer to discover the bloody punishments for those caught…

Skippool Smugglers

In the depths of the Skippool Creek caves is where the smugglers work. Will you join them? Discover the nocturnal trades of Blackpool’s past and plot your escape before the Innkeeper arrives…

Pendle Witches

Explore the eerie woods of Pendle, where witches are said to roam, but beware – anyone can be accused of witchcraft, even you! Hear Pendle’s famous witch Alizon Device tell her story in her own words and discover this dark part of north west England’s past.

Drop Dead: drop ride

It’s time to face the drop. Discover how it felt to be hung as a witch as you face the hangman’s noose! The Blackpool Tower had to be strengthened to support this terrifying drop ride – brave it if you dare.

Hangman’s Tavern

If, against all odds, you’ve made it out alive, enjoy a drink at the Hangman’s Tavern and hear stories from real taverns of the past – and maybe calm your nerves with a medicinal drink or two.

Your e-voucher is valid up to seven days from your preferred visit date selected. Visits can only be made 24 hours after your date of purchase.

Using your voucher

You must bring a printed copy of your e-voucher, a printed copy of your order confirmation email, and a valid passport or other photo ID, when you visit the attraction. 

Opening dates and times  

Opening times vary throughout the year and may change. For the most up to date information on opening times, please visit www.thedungeons.com/blackpool. 

This attraction is closed on 25 December

How to get there

Address: The Blackpool Tower, The Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 4BJ

By car:

• Follow the M6 to junction 32 and take the M55 to junction 4
• Follow the brown signs for town centre attractions and central car parks

By rail: 

• Nearest train station: Blackpool North (approx. 2 hours 45 minutes from London)
• The Blackpool Tower is a short walk from Blackpool North train station. Most local buses stop outside the Tower, or take a tram along the seafront for a real British seaside experience!

Bringing children

Due to the nature of the attraction children aged 7 or under are not recommended to visit

All under 15s must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Disabled access

The majority of the dungeon is designed to be fully accessible to disabled guests

There is no discount, but one carer may accompany a disabled visitor free of charge.

1 wheelchair user is allowed to visit the attraction per group

However due to the intense nature of the Drop Ride, guests who are unable to brace themselves unaided are not permitted to ride

Drop ride restrictions:

• The minimum height restriction is 1.4 meters tall
• Pregnant guests are not permitted to ride
• Guests with epilepsy are unable to ride
• Those with heart complaints, pacemakers, back or neck complaints, broken limbs or who have recently had surgery are not able to ride

Group bookings:

• If you would like to place a booking for a 10 people or more, please contact us.