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The Legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom, which dates back to 1894, has undergone the most extensive refurbishment in more than 60 years in a huge project completed during lockdown.

Strictly Come Dancing venue Blackpool Tower Ballroom has had a £1.1m refurbishment The ballroom has undergone its most extensive programme of work and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years Specialist conservators working on the ornate ceiling during the restoration (Image: Oli Scarff/Blackpool Tower/PA Wire) Never miss another Leicestershire story by signing up to our free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the inform...

Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public with a £1.1 million refurbishment. Dancers hope to be allowed back into the venue on June 21, but in the meantime the ballroom has undergone its most extensive programme of work and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years. A team of highly skilled craftsmen, who worked on projects including the Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, have dedicated more than 21,000 hours over a period of six months, each climbing ...

It is hoped the dancefloor can reopen on 21 June when the last Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.