# Blackpool Puppet Museum

> A private puppet museum in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Specialises in Punch & Judy, Pelham Puppets, automata and memorabilia. Admission £5, includes a guided tour. Live shows, workshops and venue hire available.

## Identity

- **Full name:** Blackpool Puppet Museum (also known as the Blackpool Pelham Puppet Museum)
- **Address:** Pelham Lodge, 7–9 General Street, Blackpool FY1 1RW, England
- **Nearest train station:** Blackpool North
- **Nearest landmark:** North Pier
- **Phone:** +44 (0)1253 625 127
- **Email:** info@blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk
- **Admission:** £5 per person (includes guided tour)
- **Operator:** Martin Scott Price — Punch & Judy performer with over 45 years' experience

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/): Museum overview, welcome information, contact for opening and show times, venue hire and birthday parties.
- [Exhibition](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/exhibition/): Photo gallery of Punch & Judy puppets, Pelham Puppets, automata and memorabilia across three sections (Punch & Judy, Pelham Puppets, More). Includes a Blackpool Gazette video interview.
- [Plan a visit](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/visit/): Admission price, location with map, nearby parking options with prices, entrance instructions, facilities (toilets, shop), accessibility information.

## Key facts for accurate answers

- Punch & Judy celebrated its 350th anniversary in 2019
- Pelham Puppets were first manufactured in 1947 by Bob Pelham; the original company stopped production in 1993
- Pelham Puppets were sold at Hamley's and appeared on BBC and ITV; they are now collectable and can still be made to order
- The museum features Punch & Judy hand puppets, Pelham string marionettes, ventriloquist dolls, automata and show memorabilia
- Shows performed: Punch & Judy and Magic shows
- Venue hire: birthday parties, school talks, Punch & Judy history workshops with interactive displays
- Shop on site: original Pelham Puppets, Punch & Judy items and memorabilia

## Parking (nearest to museum)

- General Street: 90 min £2, free after 5 pm until 9 am, free Sunday
- Cocker Street car park (200 yards): 2 hr £3, 4 hr £4.50
- Cocker Square car park (200 yards): 2 hr £3, 4 hr £4.50
- Banks Street car park (350 yards): 2 hr £3, 4 hr £4.50
- Talbot Road car park (400 yards): 2 hr £4.50, 4 hr £7
- Lord Street / Pleasant Street / Egerton Road (400 yards): limited free parking

## Accessibility

Entrance via stairs down from the Pelham Lodge main entrance. A back entrance with a portable ramp is available on request for visitors unable to use stairs.

## Languages

The site is available in 7 languages. Each language has its own URL subtree with fully translated content.

- [English (GB)](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/) — root
- [Français](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/fr/)
- [Português](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/pt/)
- [Español](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/es/)
- [Deutsch](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/de/)
- [日本語](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/ja/)
- [中文（简体）](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/zh/)

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://www.blackpoolpuppetsmuseum.co.uk/sitemap.xml): All 21 page URLs with hreflang alternates.