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Winter Gardens & Opera House Theatre Blackpool

97 Church St, Blackpool FY1 1HW , England
+44 1253 625252
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Ranked #18 of 43 attractions in Blackpool
Type: Theatres
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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Modernised art-deco listed building with excellent facilities & well priced drinks. Evening function attended. Friendly barstaff & security staff...

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

There was nothing opened except a tearoom. it was empty except for a few elderly people sitting on benches.

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See 4 more reviews by Motherbear1956 for Blackpool
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Terrific tour behind the scenes with our Tour guide Shirley Matthews who showed us the Ballrooms and many parts the public do not normally see. We even went back stage at the Opera House and into the Spanish Hall and the Empress Ballroom. Can recommend this 2 hour for all ages. Thanks Shirley you did a brilliant job. The best... More

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See 11 more reviews by Brian P for Blackpool
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

The theatre was lovely the show was disappointing.Frank Sinatra was better than the other two but the orchestra were brilliant !!

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We went to see the Rat Pack which was a good show but unfortunately the sound from the theatre was dreadful and at some point the singers sounded like they were miming. The orchestra just overpowered the singers.

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Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

A Winter Gardens Tour is well worth two hours of historic amazement when you get the chance to see parts of the complex not on view to the public and anyone interested in a venues history will not be disappointed. The completed refurbishments so far reveal an iconic building of beauty and experience features you don't otherwise see. The privilege... More

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See 14 more reviews by Clifford C for Blackpool
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Absolutely fab venue and show. The whole place was great the staff, the amenities everything i couldn't fault it.

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Wow...What a venue this is. The renovations are fabulous on this old gem of a builoding in the heart of blackpool. Gorgeous art deco areas and beautifull colonnades. A must see for all architectural fans.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

We saw Micky Flanagan which was superb. Only one exit was open on the way out, which was a bit concerning, but otherwise no complaints...

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Great little theatre. Went to see Micky Flanagan. We was about 10 rows from the stage in the middle. Excellent veiw and show

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