Madame Tussauds Blackpool

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Madame Tussauds Blackpool
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Blackpool
StatusOperating
Opening date2011 (2011)
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Attraction type Wax museum
Manufacturer Merlin Entertainment
Website http://www.madametussauds.com/blackpool

Madame Tussauds Blackpool is a wax museum located in Blackpool, United Kingdom. The attraction opened in 2011, replacing the previous Louis Tussauds waxworks. It features over 80 wax figures of celebrities, film and television characters, athletes and musicians. As of April 2024, Alison Hammond is the latest waxwork figure to be added to the museum's collection.

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History

In March 2010, it was confirmed that a deal had been made between Blackpool Council and Leisure Parcs to purchase some of Blackpool's highest profile landmarks. [1] The deal, totalling £38.9m, had national and local government backing and included the purchase of Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens, Louis Tussauds Waxworks, and the Sea Life Centre. Merlin Entertainments were announced as the new operators of Blackpool Tower and Louis Tussauds, which was refurbished and rebranded as Madame Tussauds Blackpool.

Wax making process

The process of making a wax figure can take anywhere from four to six months. After a survey has been conducted on who the attraction should include, researchers find out as much information as possible about the chosen celebrities including their hairstyle, common facial expressions, and clothing preferences. If they are able, celebrities visit the Madame Tussauds stylists who take more than 150 measurements and 200 photos, and use an oil-based paint to create a realistic skin complexion. The figure is not made entirely of wax, but also uses clay and steel.

Notable figures

EntertainmentMusic StarsRoyalPoliticsSportA-List Awards PartyCharacters Coronation Street Strictly Come Dancing
Paddy McGuinness Olly Murs King Charles III Boris Johnson Wayne Rooney Beyoncé E.T. Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt Craig Revel Horwood
Simon Cowell Ed Sheeran William, Prince of Wales Theresa May Lewis Hamilton Lady Gaga Iron Man William Roache as Ken Barlow Tess Daly
Keith Lemon Shawn Mendes Catherine, Princess of Wales David Cameron Joe Hart RuPaul Spider-Man Julie Goodyear as Bet Lynch Claudia Winkleman
Gok Wan Michael Jackson Queen Elizabeth II Phil Taylor Angelina Jolie Captain America Anne Kirkbride as Deirdre Barlow Bruce Forsyth
Bear Grylls Peter Andre Anthony Joshua Brad Pitt Captain Marvel Jean Alexander as Hilda Ogden
Ant and Dec Freddie Mercury Conor McGregor Emma Watson Hulk Bill Tarmey as Jack Duckworth
The Two Ronnies Ariana Grande Steven Gerrard Johnny Depp Rocket Raccoon Liz Dawn as Vera Duckworth
Tommy Cooper Amy Winehouse Nicola Adams Nicole Kidman Groot Kym Marsh as Michelle Connor
Morecambe and Wise Justin Bieber Mo Farah Kate Winslet Thor
Gary Barlow Justin Timberlake Alan Shearer Britney Spears
Hugh Bonneville The Beatles Julia Roberts
Ken Dodd Shirley Bassey
Alan Carr One Direction
John Bishop Cheryl
DanTDM Calvin Harris
Barbara Windsor Sam Smith
Brian Cox KSI
David Attenborough Susan Boyle
Alison Hammond Paloma Faith
Lewis Capaldi
Notes: [2]

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References

  1. "A towering deal for Blackpool – Local". Blackpool Gazette. 31 March 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. "Madame Tussauds Blackpool". madametussauds.com. Retrieved 8 December 2016.