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.