Major update on proposed new attractions for Blackpool seafront

Thursday, 20 November 2025 10:25

By Richard Hunt

There has been much interest in two proposed new attractions for Blackpool seafront – but it now looks as though they will not be coming after all.

Potential crowd-pullers the Upside-Down House and Spinning House – a two-in-one attraction earmarked for land close to South Pier -offered something different for the resort.

The Upside-Down House is a two-storey structure which is designed to appear to be upside down on its roof with a slight angle, creating novel scenarios with selfie opportunities inside, such as a bed appearing to be on the ceiling.

The Spinning House is designed to be at a small elevation, which allows it to rotate in either direction.

An initial planning application was lodged with Blackpool Council in January this year followed by further details in September.

A Planning, Design and Access Statement was prepared by MPD Built Environment Consultants Ltd, on behalf of applicants named as Upside Down House UK Limited.

The applicants operate multiple “Upside Down” attraction houses across the UK, with current or recent locations including Bournemouth, Brighton, Clacton-on-Sea, Liverpool ONE, Lakeside (Thurrock), Bristol and Gulliver’s Kingdom.

The original planning statement said: “The Upside-Down and Spinning Houses represent a significant tourist attraction that will enhance the existing offer of Blackpool.”

However, the plans- for the erection of Upside Down House attraction and installation of an ancillary ticket office – have now been withdrawn by the applicant.

MPD Built Environment Consultants have been approached for a comment on why the plans have been withdrawn.