Madame Tussauds Blackpool Explained

Madame Tussauds Blackpool
Location:Blackpool
Status:Open
Website:http://www.madametussauds.com/blackpool
Type:Wax museum
Manufacturer:Merlin Entertainment
Owner:Merlin Entertainments -->

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.

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

Entertainment Music Stars Royal Politics Sport A-List Awards Party Characters Coronation Street Strictly Come Dancing
Craig Revel Horwood
Tess Daly
Claudia Winkleman
Bruce Forsyth
Paloma Faith
Notes:[2]

Notes and References

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