An iconic Lancashire landmark, at the time of its construction in 1894 Blackpool Tower was the tallest human-built structure in the British Empire at 519 feet (158 m). It wears its primary influence on its sleeve, it's not just Parisians that will notice a passing resemblance to the Eiffel Tower.

Today, Blackpool Tower is Grade I-listed. Glamorous events and performances still take place in its ballroom, whilst the Tower Eye viewing platform gives a unique vantage of Blackpool’s seafront.

Chris Owens

July 10, 2019

Road cycling

Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it is 518 feet tall and is the 120th-tallest freestanding tower in the world.

Amy

December 29, 2019

Cycling

When the Blackpool Tower opened in 1894, it was the tallest man-made structure in the British Empire, measuring 518 feet (158 meters) in height. Designed by Lancashire architects James Maxwell …

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Location: Blackpool, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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