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Arriving at the Blackpool Grand by Blackpool Transport or train and not sure where you go next? Download one of our accessible maps.
Our accessible maps will take you from Blackpool North Station and nearby tram stop (Blackpool Tower) with details of the best routes, including distance and duration.
Step-free journeys and visual cues will help you on your way to the Grand Theatre.
Please note that sometimes things do change last minute and there are highway works ongoing in Blackpool – we will update these guides every 6 months.
Accessible Photo Maps
Download our Train Accessible Photo Map (R-Jan20)
Download our Tram Accessible Photo Map (R-Jan20)
If you would like to discuss your access needs further or have any questions, please contact our Box Office team on 01253 290 190 or email box@blackpoolgrand.co.uk.
Discover more about Blackpool at www.visitblackpool.com.
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Location
Need to know how to find us? The Grand Theatre is in the seaside resort of Blackpool on the Lancashire coast in the North West of England.
Address
The Grand Theatre,
33 Church Street,
Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 1HT
Nearest Car Park
West Street Car Park
West Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HA
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Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are available in the mid-rear of the Stalls all with additional personal assistant seats. Access is via the foyer entrance via a platform lift, staff will be happy to assist you. Wheelchair access is not available in the Dress Circle, Upper Circle or Gallery...
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Captioned performances
These display the full text of the play on a screen as the actors speak the words. Seats with the best view of the screen are reserved for people with hearing impairments, so please book early and ask for these seats.
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Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the theatre – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
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Audio-described performances and amplified sound
Headsets are available from the sales kiosk outside the Stalls Right entrance to the theatre. For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
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Sign language
For our occasional BSL-signed performances. Stalls seats close to the signer are reserved for people with hearing impairments. Please book early and ask for these seats.
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Access Register
We want to make visiting Blackpool’s Grand Theatre as easy and comfortable as we can for our customers with accessible needs, joining The Grand Access Register will help us as a theatre and our staff deliver the best possible experience for you.