Ripley’s Believe It Or Not

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, Blackpool

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not has many locations across the world, primarily in America. However, they do have a few venues in Europe and a singular location in the UK being Blackpool. Ripley’s is not a typical museum, it is an indoor venue that holds a range of unique or bizarre artifacts and exhibitions. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not was specialises in things out of the ordinary, originating from Robert Ripley, who in the 1900s became famous for odd facts and artifacts world wide. The venue in Blackpool opened in the 1970’s and displays artefacts considered wacky or unusual, making it very different from a traditional museum and more like a fun house.

The venue is located near the Blackpool Pleasure Beach, making it conveniently located for tourists to visit. There is no dedicated car park, therefore nearby car parks for the Pleasure Beach are the most optimal. However these do require payment.

Across the buildings two floors, the attraction showcases eight themed galleries that do change over time. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not encourage visitors to question the unusual displays around them. Subsequently, meaning the attraction offers a mix of oddities, illusions and other random displays, creating a unique experience for customers. As of recently, they began to focus on creating the attractions more interactive for visitors along with children. Overall, Ripley’s appeals to everyone including families because visitors can explore the attraction at their own pace and focus on what interests them,

Accessibility

• Allow service animals.
• Only the ground floor is wheelchair accessible.
• Does not have a lift.
• Old building.
• No toilets inside.
• Furthermore it is self guided.

More information about this Blackpool venue can be found on Ripley’s Believe It Or Not’s website.

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