Blackpool Registry Office

Registry Services in Blackpool

Blackpool Register Office is magnificently housed in the iconic Festival House on the Central Promenade, a stunning three-storey wedding chapel positioned between the famous Blackpool Illuminations and the Irish Sea. Opened in 2012 and designed by award-winning dRMM Architects, this golden stainless steel-clad landmark, known as the “Tower of Love,” offers couples breathtaking views of Blackpool Tower and the seafront, making it one of the UK’s most distinctive and romantic registry venues.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Blackpool Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 01253 477177 or emailing ceremonies@blackpool.gov.uk. As one of England’s most unique seaside registry venues in the spectacular Festival House, advance booking is essential, particularly for the popular Tower View Room ceremonies with their incredible Blackpool Tower backdrop.

Required Documents

When applying for any certificate, you’ll need to provide:

• Valid photo identification (passport, driving licence)
• Full name as registered on the original certificate
• Date of event (birth or marriage)
• Place where event was registered
• For births: mother’s maiden name
• For marriages: spouse’s full name

Processing and Fees

Standard certificates cost £12.50 and are typically processed within 15 working days. Priority service costs £38.50 for next-day delivery if ordered before 4pm. Festival House offers unique ceremony packages with evening ceremonies now available, allowing couples to marry with the famous Blackpool Illuminations as their backdrop.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Blackpool Register Office is perfectly located in Festival House on the Central Promenade, positioned between North Pier and the world-famous Blackpool Tower. The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool North, with excellent transport links via tram and bus services along the Fylde Coast, making it easily accessible for couples and families across Lancashire and the North West.

Seaside Resort Setting

Located in Blackpool, England’s premier seaside resort and the traditional home of holiday romance, where millions of couples have found love. The Festival House location on the Golden Mile offers unparalleled seaside views, combining the excitement of the famous Promenade with professional registry services in a truly spectacular coastal setting.

Parking and Access

Festival House is fully accessible with level access and a passenger lift serving all floors. While the venue doesn’t have its own car park, there is public parking available within 200 metres at West Street car park, and on-street Blue Badge bays are available nearby. Please note that tram lines require crossing to reach the entrance.

Festival House “Tower of Love”

Blackpool Register Office in Festival House features:

• Award-Winning Design – Designed by dRMM Architects and opened in 2012 as a cultural landmark for Blackpool
• Golden Architecture – Iconic building clad in golden stainless steel shingles with sustainable cross-laminated timber construction
• Tower View Room – Main ceremony hall for up to 75 guests with precisely framed views of Blackpool Tower
• Sea View Room – Intimate ceremony space for up to 12 guests with stunning Irish Sea views
• Photography Balcony – First floor outdoor balcony offering magnificent seaside photo opportunities
• Evening Ceremonies – Unique opportunity to marry with the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations as backdrop