Covered, multi-story parking adjacent to Blackpool Tower. Pay on return charges apply.
Is Blackpool Tower disabled friendly?
Attraction Access
The Blackpool Tower building can accommodate all guests with a disability, with the exception of guests using mobility scooters. However, complimentary wheelchairs are available.
Is parking free for Blue Badge holders in Blackpool?
A Blue Badge entitles the holder to concessions for On-street parking, including free use of parking meters and pay and display bays, and exemption from limits on parking times (restrictions apply).
Where do you park when visiting Blackpool Tower?
The closest car park is Central Car Park located behind SEA LIFE Blackpool on Central Drive. The attractions are only a short walk from each other and are easily accessible by train, bus and tram.
Do Blue Badge holders have to pay in hospital car parks near Blackpool?
If you park in a designated disabled bay you can park free of charge for up to 3 hours, once per day on each car park only. You must clearly display your Blue Badge with the serial number and expiry date facing upwards, along with the clock set to the time of arrival.
Is there a lift up Blackpool Tower?
The Blackpool Tower Eye
For a truly spectacular view of Blackpool, you need to head to the top of the tower. At 518ft tall, you’ll be pleased to know that there are lifts to the summit, where superb panoramic views await.
What can you do in wheelchair in Blackpool?
Accessibility
- Sandcastle Waterpark. This world-leading waterpark offers exceptional access facilities and is a Gold winner of VisitEngland’s Access For All Award.
- The Blackpool Tower.
- Blackpool Zoo.
- Madame Tussauds.
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
- Trams and Buses.
- Events.
- Stanley Park.
How long can Blue Badge holder park in street?
3 hours
Badge holders may park on single or double yellow lines for up to 3 hours, but in general not where there are restrictions on loading or unloading – indicated by yellow kerb dashes and / or signs on plates.
Where is the cheapest parking in Blackpool?
They are generally a cheaper and safer option that other multi-storey or unofficial locations.
They include:
- Bonny Street.
- Central Car Park.
- Chapel Street.
- Lonsdale Road.
- Bloomfield Road.
- Bolton Street.
- South Beach.
Can you park anywhere with a disabled badge UK?
Having a Blue Badge doesn’t let you park anywhere – you still have to follow the usual parking regulations. For example, you can still get a fine if you park somewhere that endangers people, like outside a school or near a junction. You can check the parking rules on GOV.UK.
How long do you spend up Blackpool Tower?
We advise guests that it can take between 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete the full Tower Eye experience. This is dependant on any queues for the Tower Eye and once up at the top you can spend as long as you like up there!
Can you take food into Blackpool Tower?
No food or drink can be consumed or taken inside The Blackpool Tower Dungeon.
How long does it take to get to the top of Blackpool Tower?
you can stay up tower as long as you want but will take maybe 20 minutes to get Upto actual tower after photos and film. the lift takes 69 seconds to get right up top of tower.
What is the walking limit for a Blue Badge?
50 metres
People who automatically get a Blue Badge
you receive a Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) because you can’t walk more than 50 metres (a score of 8 points or more under the ‘moving around’ activity of the mobility component) you are registered blind (severely sight impaired)
Can I use Blue Badge to visit holder in hospital?
When the Blue Badge Holder is admitted into hospital, his/her carers responsibilities are reduced, however, in order to visit, the disabled person in hospital, the carer must pay full parking charges, which can be £12 a day.
What does no concessions for Blue Badge holders mean?
Parking on private land
There are no statutory concessions for Blue Badge holders on private land, or in local authority car parks, but most car park operators will provide spaces for them. They may be charged for so always check local rules and signs.
Is there a toilet at the top of Blackpool Tower?
There are toilets situated in each of the attractions within The Blackpool Tower, as well as on Level 5 at the back of Harry Ramsden’s.
Can you walk up the stairs at Blackpool Tower?
You are able to walk up a further two short flights of stairs to the very top of the tower.
What time does Blackpool Tower light up?
At the end of British Summer Time when the clocks go back an hour, the Lights are turned on at 5pm. On Friday and Saturday nights the Lights go off at midnight. On Sunday night switch off time is 11pm.
Are trams in Blackpool wheelchair friendly?
Wheelchair/Pushchair space
All of our modern light rail trams are wheelchair accessible and our low floor buses are designed to allow wheelchair users to access our services. Wheelchair users have priority use of the wheelchair space on our buses, as this is the only place in which wheelchair users can travel safely.
Do carers go free at Madame Tussauds Blackpool?
Carer Tickets
Yes, you can. Make a booking on our website and then you will receive your free Carer/Assistant ticket on arrival.