Luckily, I didn’t have any dancing shoes
Our main reason for visiting Blackpool was to experience the delights of the annual illuminations.
This twinkling historical event takes place every year for 66 nights, from early September to early November.
However, a trip to Blackpool strictly isn’t complete without visiting the iconic Tower, and I don’t mean just standing outside.
The crème de la crème of Blackpool is most definitely the breathtaking Tower Ballroom, dating from 1894.
![The pin image for our post - 'Strutting the Ballroom at Blackpool'](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Strutting-the-Ballroom-at-Blackpool-Pin6.jpg)
!['Welcome to the Tower Ballroom' etched onto the opaque glass window in the door that leads to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/welcome-to-the-tower-ballroom-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-V5.jpg)
![Looking up at the Blackpool Tower with its red brick base, and red wrought iron framework.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-blackpool-tower-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-visit-blackpool-V5.jpg)
Where is Blackpool
How to get to Blackpool
- By Train
It's less than 10-minute walk from Blackpool North railway station to the North Pier/Blackpool Tower. The station is served by Northern Trains and Avanti West Coast
- By Car
The M55 motorway, that connects to the M6, takes you to within 5 miles/8Km of the North Pier/Blackpool Tower
A hidden gem in Blackpool
Wow![A view of the magnificently ornate Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/inside-the-tower-ballroom-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-visit-blackpool-V5.jpg)
Blackpool Tower Ticket Tip
Inside the Tower Ballroom
How wrong was I?![The elegant baroque styled ceiling, with its stylish light fittings, above the stage in the Tower Ballroom Blackpool](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-beautys-in-the-detail-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-tower-ballroom-V5.jpg)
Where to stay in Blackpool
Our accommodation for the two nights we were in Blackpool was at “The Imperial Hotel”.
A stylish hotel with a pleasant bar, and ample off-street parking
Beautiful Blackpool
Elegance![The view of the Blackpool's Tower Ballroom from the seated area at the edge of the dancefloor where you can admire the fantastic interior.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sit-back-an-enjoy-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-tower-ballroom-V5.jpg)
![A close up of the chandeliers inside Tower Ballroom](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-chandeliers-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-tower-ballroom-V5.jpg)
![A close up of the light fittings and ceiling in the Tower Ballroom Blackpool](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/All-sparkles-Tower-Ballroom-Blackpool-Lancashire-England-UK-R3-1.jpg)
Tempted to discover more of the Great British Isles?
Dancing at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom
I spared the paying public![Couples dancing on the dancefloor of the Blackpool Tower's Ballroom.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-dancefloor-of-the-tower-ballroom-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-visit-blackpool-V5.jpg)
Why Not?
Amazing Blackpool
Living art![The Wurlitzer, and organist, on the stage of Blackpool Tower's Ballroom.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-wurlitzer-inside-the-tower-ballroom-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-visit-blackpool-V5.jpg)
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Exploring Blackpool's Tower Ballroom
Making a memoryWhat we also thought was great, was that you could wander around the ballroom and sit wherever you wish.
Either at ground level or stroll up and view the duos from the balconies above.
![The view of the dancefloor from the first tier, with the seating area at one end, and the stage at the other of Tower Ballroom Blackpool](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/looking-down-at-the-floor-tower-ballroom-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-V5.jpg)
![A cut crystal water dispenser in the shape of a pineapple on the bar of the Tower Ballroom Blackpool](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-water-urns-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-V5.jpg)
![Looking along the first tier of the Tower Ballroom Blackpool](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/from-the-circle-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-V5.jpg)
Before you go!
Blackpool Legends
Strictly Legend![Looking up towards the boxes of the Tower Ballroom Blackpool](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/looking-up-to-the-gods-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-tower-ballroom-V5.jpg)
![The Comedy Carpet outside the Tower Ballroom Blackpool with Sir Bruce Forsyth's famous catchphrase - 'Nice to see you, to see you nice!'](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/nice-to-see-you-discover-blackpool-historic-blackpool-iconic-blackpool-must-see-blackpool-things-to-do-in-blackpool-where-to-visit-in-blackpool-V5.jpg)
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