Hidden Secrets Of Blackpool's Olympia | The Hidden Rooms!

Exploring the History of Winter Gardens in Blackpool, uncovering all of it's history and Hidden Secrets.
We head to the Olympia Exhibition Hall, exploring behind the scenes and sharing it's many historic secrets and hidden rooms. The Olympia Exhibition Hall opened in 1930, designed by Andrew Mazzei under new ownership of the Blackpool Tower Company.
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[@OurTrueRealm]

Very interesting video, luv when you transition to the past. I remeber the waltzer that was owned by Stanly John Cubbins, From 1983 i traveled with that very waltzer for about 3 years mainly around the fylde area after it was removed form the winter gardens and spent some years on bonny street where the market is now. Fun and much better days then. Thank you for the fabulous trip down what i can only discribe as wonder years of my youth. GREAT BIG THANK YOU.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Still more to come

[@Canthatcrazy]

Professor Peabodys and the Monster Drop was amazing

[@joycerigby453]

I'd really love to be able to step back in time to see places as they were when they were at their best.

[@AdventureMe]

Me too. Hopefully I'm helping

[@charlottedevere4876]

I think you have nearly found the famous tunnel which ran all the way to The Tower. That will be amazing to film.

[@AdventureMe]

Part 9. All will be revealed.

[@PaulSwan]

Old blackpool biker did a video about the tunnels under Blackpool a week or so ago, would be interesting to actually see them

[@charlottedevere4876]

@@AdventureMe Room 25 may holds a clue .

[@KeithHambidge]

This building just keeps giving So much hidden history

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Keith. It sure does

[@jetsons101]

You really need a "road map" to navigate that basement, as it's a maze of nooks and crannies. Darren, what you're doing for Winter Gardens is similar to what Martin Zero did for the River Medlock. Thanks to AdventureMe for another fine watch. "Rollercoaster?"

[@jacobmassey3897]

My uncle lived in Blackpool for many years and for a time worked as an electrical engineer for the fair in the Olympia Hall. He told me about those tunnels and said he once got lost down there trying to find a certain appliance room. With no radio's or mobile phones he apparently wondered around for about an hour getting increasingly disorientated before eventually finding his way back out. 😆

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

This series just keeps me more surprised each time you produce another episode, Darren. How much has changed from the big wheel being there to the fairground, and how it's ended up today. Stunning! Many thanks, again.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@5threelborn]

Fond memories of the Olympia as a young teenager back in 1980 fun fair rides 1 stall still stuck in my memory was the hook-a-duck stall thanks 👍

[@DoctorRambo1986]

This place will always be Professor Peabody's to me, absolutely loved it every time my parents brought me to Blackpool for our annual family holiday. Ran myself ragged for hours, I think the only time I stopped was when the magic show was on or I was forced to sit down and have a drink! 😂

[@oranda15]

I had completely forgotten about the funfair in the Olypia building but I can now remember it being very quiet and even wondered as a child how it could compete with the Pleasure Beach just down the road. Remember, this was when you could stroll through the Pleasure Beach and just pay for individual rides. Great series of videos.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Allan. More to come

[@Mr35000000]

I remember the building which now houses Sea Life was similar. It had a ghost train and waltzer upstairs, but always really quiet.

[@markosmith8037]

What a fantastic video - well paced, excellent research and professional. Brilliant work.

[@simonmcowan6874]

Excellent work, looking forward to the next one.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@SuperStones64]

Absolutely fascinating

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Andy

[@positivechampion4448]

Wot superb videos....this one really took me back....the balcony with rides.....in the round corner of Coronation street/Adelaide Street...a woman sold scarves and lace etc...she did that into the 1980's well into old-age...Thanks for Winter Gardens series !!!!!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks June. More to come

[@ianhill20101]

Id like to see the original werlitzer dc power supply see how they did it, could be a mercury arc rectifiers the whole thing is technically art.

[@AdventureMe]

I know. I was tempted to open the box.

[@ianhill20101]

@@AdventureMe depends how powerful it was very well could have been valve rectifiers too makes sence really been a person operating it but be nice if it was a power house, wish they give me a tour id pay for that experience

[@mrlister2000]

Yes, the funfair!!!! We always went to that in the early 80's.

[@AdventureMe]

Me too

[@xr6lad]

Must admit hope they have a great fire detection system. With those nook’s and crannies who knows what many smoulder or spread unseen before being found out

[@AdventureMe]

That's where I got the pics from. Their fire officer. He's in the know lol

[@mandycoleman1394]

Only ever been to Blackpool once in my life! Seems I missed out ! That building is like a rabbit warren ! Some beautiful features on the walls. Such a shame most of the original features are hid. Such an interesting place.

[@AdventureMe]

It is massive. Still more to come

[@steventopping106]

Really enjoying this series!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Steven. Still 3 more to go

[@lindabeaumont1304]

Very interesting i love the pictures of how it used to look , brilliant Darren look forward to the next one .

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Linda

[@bernardpage4639]

Fascinating video thank you, spent many happy hours in the Olympia in the ‘60’s. Also saw Donald Campbell’s Bluebird on the balcony. They used to have all sorts of exhibitions in there, and down the Adelaide street side there used to be lots of pinball machines.

[@NickieOHara]

Those fade in/fade out photos are fantastic. Thanks for making these videos - it's history of my local area that I didn't know about.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Nickie. Have you seen the rest of the series?

[@triciarawson1547]

I remember going to an Ideal Homes style exhibition in the Olympia in the 1960s. It is where I saw my first colour TV. In the 1970s I attended the Hairdresser's Fair that was opened by Anne Kirkbride who played Deirdre Barlow in Coronation St and Ken Farrington who played Billy Walker. In 2014 the Olympia was home to the amazing Illuminasia Exhibition. I would love to see that return with a different theme.

[@Adzcantsing]

I miss iluminasia to be honest I wished it stayed.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks tricia. There's rumours it's coming back.

[@Adzcantsing]

@@AdventureMe that would be amazing hope the rumour is true. Most of the time the olympia is just sat there doing nothing.

[@triciarawson1547]

@@AdventureMe That would be great if it does.

[@sandrayates7139]

Thank you for showing olympia fairground.been wanting to see for ages. Great memories. One day can you show gardens outside pleasure beach . Cafe teapot not the one on the beach but near the white rock gardens now think car park and crazy golf. Many thanks

[@dawnnorburn7282]

Why couldn't they leave the building as it was? It was stunning. Then again they have demolished quite a few beautiful buildings. Another excellent video, I was glued to it, can't wait for the next instalment 🙂❤

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Dawn. More to come

[@brig1332]

Growing up going to Blackpool on holiday from the 1970s you are showing me things about the Winter gardens I never knew. I can't wait to see the rest of this series thank you very much 👍👍

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@christinepage1264]

Great memories of the Olympia in my younger days . Videos so interesting thank you 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Christine.

[@juneholroyd8287]

This is a great video Darren, brings back so many memories for me, was talking about it a few weeks ago with my second cousin, who is in South Africa, we used to go as 7 & 8 year olds on our own, we were safe in the 60s, used the coronation st n adalaid St dome entrance, can see it in my minds eye all the rides were infront of you as u went in and at the far right there was the ghost train, also went in with my eldest ,when she was a kid when it was peebodys to spend a good hour or so,can't wait for the next instalment.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks June. Yes. More to come.

[@davidbrunton2494]

Excelent. My Mum worked there up to the mid 90s and used to tell me about the abandoned theatre and old arcade machines and hidden corridors. NIce to see this. Thanks.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks David. Still more episodes to come.

[@Thurlby99]

Some lovely history and great info. I love seeing the old pictures overlayed to see how it originally looked thanks again Darren and look forward to the next video.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Scott

[@Paulad39uk]

Thanks Darren it was just as I remember it from the photos you posted in the video. It even had a sign for the trampolines on the balcony in one of them. Looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks matey. More to come

[@minuteman747]

Thank you, took me right back, me and my friends would meet at the fairground and then go to the trampolines on the balcony 🙂

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@Dan23_7]

I’ve watched it all tonight, I thought this was the last instalment More more more 😂 I’m looking forward to the Ferris wheel one 😁

[@AdventureMe]

3 more yet Dan

[@Dan23_7]

@@AdventureMe you’re a good egg 😂👍🏼

[@hollimurray8856]

I remember Professor Peabodys it was absolutely huge! Very interesting video again, can't wait until the next one! The secret door...

[@AdventureMe]

The secret door is part 9 lol. Still two more before that lol

[@douglasthompson296]

Hi Darren, great tour again. I have to admit I didn't know a lot about the WG's as we mostly stayed in St.Anne's on holidays. Then usually to BPbeach and the prom/piers. Living in Batley it was equidistant to Bridlington etc and Lancs coast, east cost usually won as there was the Pennines to navigate (no M62 in those days 🙄) well enough with the nostalgia 😎 Cheers DougT in Mancs

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Doug

[@nicklowe536]

This building has so many hidden gems tha k you for sharing

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Nick

[@jamesmason7262]

Seem to remember going to a motorcycle exhibition in the large hall during the 60s.

[@AdventureMe]

Most probably. Thanks James

[@user-om1bf2mb6m]

Loved this, really interesting

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Would of love to see the fair still there , great stuff Darren.

[@AdventureMe]

Me too

[@catherineclark4484]

What a wonderful video, I remember that fair as a little girl, nice nostalgic memories

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Catherine. More to come

[@catherineclark4484]

@@AdventureMe look forward to them, thankyou

[@raccabird8889]

Awesome a new video

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@christelbraune4530]

Dankeschön!!!Darren

[@oldmanvlogger9259]

Good article in Today's online Telegraph and Argos about this series. Well Done.

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah I've just been tagged in it. Not a bad write up.

[@hudsonrobert49]

well made video thank you

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Robert. More to come

[@viennacat1]

Been loving your Winter Gardens videos. As a kid in the late 70’s to mid 80’s my family would usually have a weeks holiday in Blackpool and we spent a lot of time in WG. Professor Peabody’s brought back some memories and my dad would always drag us to whatever show was on at night (usually something like Little & Large or Cannon & Ball). I do remember one season the arena (or could have been the ballroom) had live entertainment at the evening and we saw Black Lace performing there 😂

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Peter. Good ole Black Lace.

[@dianeshepherd7913]

Great video so interesting, didnt know anything about these hidden rooms and what used to be there, thanks for explaining.

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you enjoyed

[@rontanser9369]

Thank you that was incredibly interesting so much space in the building that’s not used and I think I liked the main room with all the windows visible than just a black room as it is now

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Ron

[@andrewmatley7688]

excelant as always great info on the buildings.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks again!

[@stevesmith994]

Loved it mate. Really well done 👏👏👌

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Steve

[@kevinmott6205]

I clearly remember the fair ground and various other things after it had gone. ❤

[@colinevans39]

Very interesting love this type of history great job 👍👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Colin. Another 7 parts on this series. And another one coming soon.

[@kevinparkes9068]

Spine tingling as my childhood memories of the W/Gs came flooding back, what a stunningly beautiful building. Thank you so much for uploading these magnificent videos 👌👌👌

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Kevin

[@richh627]

Enjoying your great videos. There’s a company in Blackpool which occasionally runs ghost tours of the Winter Gardens. I was due to go on one but was ill & unable to join it. I’m sure it’d be another fascinating insight to the incredible building. I seem to remember being told the cars from the old big wheel, when it was taken down, became bus shelters dotted around Blackpool.

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah they did. Lots of them all over. But hard to find these days.

[@andrewoneill2046]

Loved this video as a child I spent a lot of my time when on holiday in Blackpool in the winter gardens . And the Olympia in the 70s with all its rides and attractions was my favourite place off all . I particularly Remember a track ride up stairs in the Olympia that I loved and I’ve always wanted to see pictures of how it used to be and what it’s like today . Brings back fantastic memories of holidays in Blackpool. Thanks a lot

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Andrew. Glad you enjoyed it

[@lindamcmahon3577]

I remember the carnival being in their in it with my parents I would say mid 60s where do the year go, have fun and enjoy your life its not a rehearsal take care. Enjoyed your vlog thanx peace ✌

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Linda

[@bobsrailrelics]

So much history in one building. Fascinating.

[@AdventureMe]

There is and more to come.

[@ronnievenhorst9873]

Very nice video

[@martinmarsola6477]

Glad to see back on the building tours. Yesterday’s was a bit on a disappointment. Thanks for the video and chat, Darren. Cheers buddy!

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was beautiful thanks Darrin. Really enjoying this series. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Linda

[@drmagnificentdesigncontrap3377]

Just loving this series - so interesting exploring the hidden areas and history with you. Thankyou for such a well informed and professional video!! 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks

[@shinychariotdetailing9707]

Brilliant i loved this

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@stephaniegee4095]

Great video, lovely to hear all about the history of this place. Peabodys was part of my childhood in the early 90s, shame they got rid of it

[@-abacchus]

I can't explain how much I'm enjoying this series -- and we're at episode 6 already..!! I too remember Prof. Peabody's soft play, good times..! It's around the time I saw Cannon & Ball live at the WG. So, any idea how many episodes are remaining...??

[@AdventureMe]

Another three to come after this. Its so big.

[@Mr35000000]

I did the same in September 1985 still have the program for Cannon & Ball, recently tweeted a pic of it to Tommy Cannon and he liked it. Loved Professor Peabodys.

[@RevoeLad]

I remember it as Peabodys with the monster drop

[@jerrywallop5647]

Love the mystery & eeriness enhanced by the soundtrack…….Thankyou

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Jerry

[@seymourlego1]

Another great video. I remember peabodys playplace and the stairs leading down into it. Thanks for the tour and some great memories

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. More to come.

[@nickhigginsonmusic]

Just been to the pleasure beach today. (Only a few miles trip for us). Trying to explain to my 5 year old daughter about the trips to FunHouse, Jungle Jim’s, and professor Peabodies in the 80’s being as common as going to a normal soft play place Is these days. Although there was nothing soft about those places!! Many injuries 😂 top times.

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah they were brutal. But more.fun because of that

[@kkrispy2009P]

Interesting video dude love the secrets and history you are a master x

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@Dave1976.]

Another excellent 5* vlog Darren. When you start showing where the windows are blocked up, on one of them you can just make out the window its self. It was definitely the 80's when it was like jungle Jim's. Are there any under ground tunnels that lead to the tower/circus ?

[@AdventureMe]

Tunnels part 9

[@deborahbrackenbury2207]

Again a great video, such a shame it’s all hidden what a beautiful building it was 😀

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Deborah

[@Lighting_Desk]

Absolutely fascinating stuff. Makes me want to finally visit Blackpool even more.

[@AdventureMe]

You should. Lots to see

[@peter_robinson]

Great video! was just in the Olympia just at the weekend for comic con. I was stood at the balcony looking at the black material, looked like it was just stapled on as you can see the staples in the fabric boards. Great venue space too. Looking forward to the next Winter Gardens video

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Peter. Yeah I think it's just temporary

[@barryrudge1576]

I haven't been in the building since the early 60's when I lived in Blackpool and just do not recognise the place now.Totally different

[@AdventureMe]

It is, but at the same time it's all still the same.

[@shirleylynch7529]

Brilliant . So interesting. Really informative. Well done Darren for another masterpiece. Great filming . Thank you.

[@AdventureMe]

My pleasure

[@mattboniface1953]

Great Video! When are you doing Part 9? I'm local in Blackpool and would love to come with you to look behind that door!!! 🤞🤞👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Matt. I've already filmed the whole series back in March. Three more to be released yet.

[@stevetrotter1286]

Brilliant 🤩

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Steve

[@ben43677]

Another amazing video. Enjoying the series, thanks Darren 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks 👍

[@andybbeck2043]

Super

[@Ducks-are-cool1]

More and more interesting

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks

[@michaelmiller641]

I've only been to Blackpool once, principally to travel on the trams! This is a fascinating insight, Darren!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Michael

[@martinnaylor]

Absolutely these behind the scene lost room videos.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Martin. More to come

[@JPFlawless82]

professor peabodys play place. amazing memories.

[@AdventureMe]

Mine too

[@seanjamescameron]

Would love to see what has happened to Granada at Quay Street and the old Coronation Street set.

[@AdventureMe]

One day I'll cover that

[@lukewebber5665]

Awesome vlog once again and photo layovers on point as ever Darren

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks 👍

[@williamevans9426]

Yet another great and evocative episode! Many thanks for all your hard detective and filming work.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks William

[@williamevans9426]

@@AdventureMe It's a pleasure!

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Brilliant video Darren, I can’t wait to see what’s through that secret door in your upcoming video.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Mark.

[@butchknapman3939]

Excellent , now I have to check that I have not missed any of these videos 1 to 6 Any specific reason for all the black paint Must compliment you on all your commentaries on this series and other video always so fluent

[@AdventureMe]

Just to keep it neutral for events etc.

[@MrAbowker]

This is a wonderful series. Thank you for the work you put into them. Have you thought of looking at the winter gardens in Morecambe also ?

[@AdventureMe]

I have. Unfortunately I can't get in yet.

[@MrAbowker]

@@AdventureMe It'll be great when you do.

[@DigitalJunior2003]

Another great video. keep them coming and I wish you could do tours around all these places not accessible to the public

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks. They do run tours on their website.

[@DigitalJunior2003]

@@AdventureMe We went on one but not as good as your tours!

[@BrendanOD]

Loving this series. Professor Peabody’s 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Never dared go down the massive slide. Is this series going to solve the mystery of the supposed tunnel between the WG and the Tower…

[@AdventureMe]

Hopefully I will. Part 9.

[@mousecharger]

Tomg I must have been there in 80s at jungle Jim's can't remember really but bet we did..another great vid!

[@AdventureMe]

I did lol

[@graceygal2664]

Would you ever do a series or a video on the Blackpool tower

[@AdventureMe]

I sure would. Top of my list. But they won't let me in.

[@graceygal2664]

@@AdventureMe i dont understand why they wouldnt want you in. its not as if youd go around destroying the tower

[@AdventureMe]

@@graceygal2664 Theyre just corporate and have no interest in what I do.

[@sarahillingworth2718]

it would be great to know what was on the tower site before the tower lol

[@AdventureMe]

I'll cover that when I do the tower.

[@sarahillingworth2718]

@@AdventureMe oh ok 👍

[@number6ix929]

@@AdventureMe even more stuff to look forward too! These behind-the-scenes videos are really interesting and informative too. Thanks for posting them!

[@alisongottfreund9656]

Hi loving ur vlogs on winter gardens will u be doing anymore thing on Blackpool history in the future

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Alison. More to come from Winter Gardens. Already done the Pleasure Beach and I'm working on some different things in Blackpool currently.

[@abbotsford85]

I believe the clock tower in Stanley Park was called cocker tower which may have been named after Henry cocker too?

[@AdventureMe]

Yes most likely

[@anthonylane]

In my hippy days I used sit on the steps of the olimpia when the fairground was there

[@AdventureMe]

Hang around for the girls eh lol

[@Adzcantsing]

Great video I remember professor peabodys well. There is a cut out of him in the west coast rock cafe not far from there. After peabodys It turned into a go kart track and early 2000s they tried bringing back the fairground don't think it was successful.

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah I saw the cut out on a picture

[@bobbyboyderecords]

Professor Peabody’s don't forget that amazing place

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Bobby. Not thee Bobby Davro?

[@sean65xjrurwin61]

The carriages from the giant Ferris wheel were used as bus shelters in and around Blackpool. I can remember a few of them being around when I was a kid. The last ones were finally rotten and taken away in the early 1980s ...

[@AdventureMe]

I have one featured in my giant wheel video coming soon.

[@sean65xjrurwin61]

Fascinating, totally hooked . I'll be watching. Some of the stuff they built in Victorian Blackpool would be a struggle for builders and engineers to pull off today.

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

It's a shame the Fair ground wasn't still there. Not a fan of all that blackout used in the hall. It must be a thrill to go around looking at these hidden rooms and corridors. At least you can share it with us! Thank you 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Me neither. Its looks so plain