Paying £15 to go and look at some pieces of wax that look vaguely similar to famous people I can't stand, isn't money well spent, in my opinion. But add a group of friends and some good photo opportunities and suddenly it's a bit more justifiable. The Beatles were there, so we joined them for their iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing pose, twerked in Bear Grylls' face, dry-humped Alan Shearer, curtsied for Kate, Wills and Her Maj, danced with Katie Perry, found out those all-important DNA results with King of the Chavs, Jeremy Kyle and climbed a wall with Spiderman. But there was just one problem: THEY"RE NOT REAL! So there was still a part of me that felt the whole thing was a bit pointless. I'm sorry but I just can't get excited by wax. Madame Tussaud's is great for kids, or adults with little or no intellect. read more

Honestly I thought it would be a bunch of so-so wax mannequins behind velvet ropes and not much else but I was wrong. The exhibits are all interactive; you can sit on the X-Factor panel, feel Jamie Oliver's tummy rumble and even ruffle Davina's hair if you feel so inclined. It was actually a lot of fun and I probably had a little too much fun sitting in the Diary Room pretending to complain about house mates to Big Brother. I was shocked when I found out it was actually a real person I was talking to and not a computer! read more

seeing Madame Tussaud's on the television, I was under the impression the wax works weren't too great. But after winning tickets to go online, me and my partner made a weekend out of it. We got into the waxworks and were greater by Simon Cowell and the gang! They looked amazing! As did all the other waxworks! We had photos taken with all the stars and had a great laugh in the mirror maze. We even purchased some goodies in the shop afterwards! Great day out! Loved it! read more

Madame Tussauds Blackpool - you gotta have the messy hair do like Russell brand don't ya! - Museums Near Me - Blackpool, BPL

I had an absolutely wonderful time here, and it was great for large families with various age ranges youngest being 6 and eldest in their 50's. I felt that it catered to everyone and the statues were fun to look at and take pictures with. I definitely recommend for BIG families. read more

A lot bigger than I expected I loved seeing all the celebrities, the models are so detailed and loved the different pictures you could have taken from hanging off a building with Spider-Man to being in a line up with your friends, cheap to get in and the photos at the end aren't a bad price and make great souvenirs also they have a fab gift shop where you can purchase a personalised Oscar, lol, definitely recommended for family's read more

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If it's raining in Blackpool I would suggest go in Madame Tussauds book on the internet it's cheaper as you can see you can have a bit of a laugh with your mates if you take in a camera! read more

Madame Tussauds Blackpool - "Cough!" - Museums Near Me - Blackpool, BPL

Madame Tussauds is great value for money! I loved seeing all the celebrities and the detail on each individual waxwork is immense- if it weren't for the stationed position, you'd believe they were real haha!! The staff are all really friendly and helpful too! A great attraction for families read more

On Blackpool's promenade opposite the central pier stands one of the oldest attractions in Blackpool namely Louis Tussauds waxworks. There has been waxworks in Blackpool since the 1870`s but Louis Tussaud arrived in 1900 from London, he had held exhibitions in London but had never actually had a gallery of his own. Louis is the great grandson of the famous Madame Tussaud many people still call the waxworks Madame Tussauds as it is many other places but Blackpool's waxworks has always been Louis tussauds. Louis originally opened his waxworks in a basement belonging to the Hippodrome theatre and moved more than once before taking over the building opposite the central pier where it stands today. It has changed so much over the years parts of it for the better and parts for the worse but one things for sure its a great way to spend a couple of hours or more. The waxworks is split into many parts including, celeb city, rock factory, the chamber of horrors and many more. My personal favourite is the chamber of horrors although it has diminished over the years, where once stood actual rein-actions of famous murder scenes and scenes from horror movies now stands only models of the murderers themselves but it is still very creepy to find yourself staring into the eyes of dr Harold shipman and Fred and rose west. There are still some scenes in the chamber of horrors such as a man being sent to his death in the electric chair and a horrible road accident. If you have a weak stomach best to be careful in this part of the waxworks, children are allowed in to the chamber of horrors but probably better not to take kids of an impressionable age into this bit. The rock factory is an impressive part of the waxworks; I mean where else could you find Michael Jackson, buddy holly and Freddie mercury all performing together on the one stage? I do find in this part however that some of the models were not as life like as in other parts. As with the rest of the building this part also has signs with each model telling you about the person, when they were born, when they died if dead and a bit about them in general. One of the parts of the waxworks that I was expecting to enjoy actually ended up being the most disappointing. The sports personality section which contained great footballers who I was looking forward to standing side by side with was a real let down. I honestly struggled to identify some of them the models were so poor. The great George best looked nothing like himself and Pele looked more like one of the Jackson 5. In one section of the building you can take a walk down Coronation Street to the rovers return and sit on the bench outside with Vera and jack Duckworth as well as see the displays of many of the other famous people to have been in the show. The regal room is of course where you can find the royal family not just the present royal family but all the royals down the years including royals from other countries and even great rulers and dictators stand side by side in here, an impressive sight I can tell you. I spent an hour in this part of the building reading about people whom I had and had not heard of before and reliving history with them standing right in front of me. This part of the waxworks also includes politicians and the popes from down the years as well as stories of the 1st and 2nd world wars. As new stars appear and people become more famous the waxworks adds more figures to its displays. Some of the newest arrivals are Ricky Martin, Britney Spears and Samantha Mumba. Celeb city was new for 2006 it is set up like a red carpet walk way where you can experience walking the red carpet along side stars like Angelina Jolie, brad pitt, Elvis Presley and Elton john whilst being snapped by the paparazzi. There is also a professional photographer on hand to take your picture with your favourite star at a cost of course. Having never had this done I am unfortunately not able to inform you of the price for this although research would suggest that it is around the £5 per photo mark. Throughout the waxworks you can see pictures of how the waxworks are created and there is a bit you can go to, to watch the craftsman at work. In this part you can also view heads of old waxworks no longer in use such as wurzel gummidge, old dr whos and other stars who are no longer in favour. HOW WAXWORK MODELS ARE CREATED. The whole process starts with many photos of the person about to be sculpted being studied at close quarters by the sculptor. The sculptor will then begin to sculpt the head in clay but this can take up to 8 weeks before the sculptor will be truly happy with what he has created. If possible the subject will visit the sculptor or vice versa for measurements and photos to be taken during the entire process. With the clay portrait complete, a plaster mould is made around it. This is later removed from the head & reassembled like a three dimensional jigsaw puzzle, forming a hollow plaster shell. The mould read more

Madame Tussauds Blackpool - Museums Near Me - Blackpool, BPL

from the outside it looks tired and a bit stark, but inside the quality of the waxworks are better than expected. Get get expensive if you're in a big group, but worth it. read more

First time I been here in years. Alot of improvments. There is a lot more interaction, you can dress up in some of the displays (e.g. as bride and groom at the little white chapel with Elvis). You can take photos, which you were never allowed to do before. However some of the waxworks don't particularly look like the people and as it got busier you kind of had to keep walking and didn't have time or space to take so many photos. But it was enjoyable, but not quite a good day out as we were out in 2 hours. read more

This waxworks is right on the golden mile and is easy to get around if in a wheelchair with good disabled facilities. The floors are themed to certain criteria, like there's a pop floor with models of Michael Jackson, Cher etc and then there's British monarchs which were very lifelike and another floor was sport with lots of footballers and you could get your photo done with David Beckham model. It was expensive to get in I think and only really takes an hour or less to get round but a good place to visit. read more

Much better than i expected. Plenty to see.

A bit pricey, but you can spend a good couple of hours here. The waxworks are really good and effective. They have different sections for different types of waxwork - Royalty, scary, popstars, etc and the kids enjoy spotting people they know of and getting their picture taken! There is a cafe inside and a gift shop which are not bad price wise. read more

This has to be the worst example of a waxworks museum I have ever come across.Granted admission is cheap but the rest of it is just a joke.I look more like some of the celebrities than the waxworks do.But on a wet afternoon it does offer some sort of entertainment even if it is merely comedy value read more

I went here when I was younger with my mum and my sister, and it was a great family activity. I wasn't that old, so I do not know much about prices, but I do know it was a great experience. I still have pictures from there with famous people and even the cast of Cats! And E.T was in the lobby! Indiana Jones was another example I can remember, and I also remember seeing one of the waxworks in production. I liked it, and if it's closer that travelling down to see Madame Tussauds in London, why not go?! read more

A nice place to visit though prices are bit high, Different than when went good few years ago, more interactive and good for the kids, see my full review http://www.kevinsimon.co.uk/?p=2142 read more

first, i was under the impression that it was a bunch of boring wax, shaped to be like people. but when i went i had an excellent day out. although its way overpriced, youve got loads of funny pictures to remember it. would recommend. read more

been here every year for 6 years now and its gets better every year have such a great time here so much 2 see and few things to do the waxworks are so well done but some are a bit dodgy lol!.like the newly refurbished look of the place very smart and worth a look. read more

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this is brilliant for all the family reasonably cheap to get in,better for familys as they have family tickets. and the statues are very life like and fun for the kids. very clean there and fun for everyone read more

the wax works here, look so real ! i love it here

I was actually quite disappointed with the trip to the waxworks. It was quite pricey & didn't take long to walk around the whole museum. The gift shop was small & the cafe was closed on a week day of Summer. The booklette was costly. Most waxworks were disappointing & didn't look like the people or weren't posed as the people would pose. read more

when youve been in one youve seen them all nothing special im afraid

My husband and I took our two young children and my mother to Madame Tussauds over the weekend, and while we did enjoy the wax figures and having a good laugh at imitating Jeremy Kyle guests, I was very unhappy with one aspect. My mother uses a wheelchair, and we found the lifts to be very disappointing. There are two lifts. One is very old with shutter-style doors, and requires a member of staff to operate and take you up and down in. While the lady was very nice helping us in and out and telling us where the second lift was (the second lift was required to go to the other floors, as this lift didn't take you there), we weren't happy with the second lift. It was only a few inches bigger all the way around than my mothers wheelchair, and only she could go in it. We had to meet her at the bottom, which meant that she had to wait for us to get her out. Also, once you step inside the lift, the lift carriage dips and moves around which is extremely frightening, especially for someone in a wheelchair who has no control over where they are moved. The amount of money you rake in.. I would expect you to update your lifts to a modern health and safety standard! We will not be returning. read more

not enough models, no wax dungeon, excuse given for this was very poor, lots of the models are not relevant to now, the displays are not large enough, for example the sports display, and the royal display, also no modern telly acts, or up to date films,not a patch on what it was 10 years ago read more