How do I get there?

Elstree Film and Television Studios

Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1JG.

For directions, transport information and local information please see the Elstree Film Studios website.

Please note that the audience entrance will be the Maxwell Gate entrance, on Maxwell Road.

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

The Blackpool Tower, The Promenade, Lancashire, FY1 4BJ.

For directions, transport information and local information please see the How To Find Us section of The Blackpool Tower website.

The audience entrance will be the Bank Hey Street entrance opposite Primark.

Where can I park?

Elstree Film and Television Studios

There is no audience on-site parking. Check the following links for details of public parking:

Elstree Film Studios Local Car Parks information

Hertsmere Borough Council: Borehamwood Car Parks information

**Please note that the Community Centre car park on Maxwell Road cannot be used for parking or drop off.**
 

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

There is no audience on-site parking. Check the Blackpool Council's website for details of public parking:

Blackpool Council: Parking in Blackpool

What time do I need to arrive?

Approximate ticket validation time is between 3pm and 4pm. 

* Please note that published times are subject to change. Ticket holders will receive updates once timings for each recording are confirmed *

As you enter the studio seats are allocated at random. For your own comfort and safety please avoid arriving too far in advance of the validation time. Queueing early will not secure you a specific seat in the studio.

Please remember to bring along your tickets and photographic ID for validation.

Acceptable forms of photo ID are: Passport, Driving licence, Biometric Residents permit, Citizen card, Validate UK ID card, HM Forces ID card, HMRC Access All Supervisor card, Police warrant card, Photographic travel card (eg. Freedom Pass), Voter Authority Certificate.

Does my ticket guarantee entry?

Because we know how far people travel to come to see Strictly, anyone who is successful in the random draw will be guaranteed admission, as long as you arrive at the stated times and with appropriate photo ID.

Seats in the studio are allocated at random. For your own comfort and safety please avoid arriving too far in advance of the validation time. Queueing early will not secure you a specific seat in the studio.
 

What can I bring with me?

Please come dressed for the weather conditions. There is a cloakroom on site at Elstree (not at Blackpool) but there are no changing facilities.

To make your experience go as smoothly as possible we ask that you arrive without bags as only small bags will be allowed into the venue.

Mobile phones, smart glasses and smart watches are not allowed in the ballroom.
If possible, please leave them at home. If you do bring them, they will be collected on arrival and stored securely until the end of the evening. You will be asked to power off your mobile phone before handing it into security for storage.

Please ensure eachperson is in possession of a ticketand one of the acceptable forms of photo ID listed above. These will be scanned on entry to ensure nobody duplicates their tickets. The minimum age limit is 14. Anyone aged between 14 and 17 must bring proof of age and must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ at all times. Please note on entry you will go through a security screening process and any potentially dangerous items will be confiscated.

There is no need to print your tickets.
BBC staff can scan the QR Code from your mobile device (smartphone or tablet) before you enter the ballroom area.

Food and drink.
Only sealed pre-packed sandwiches / snacks may be brought on site for consumption in the marquee / holding area, and can be kept in the cloakroom for consumption during the recording break, but cannot be taken into the studio. No homemade food or loose items of fruit will be permitted. No nuts or products containing nuts may be brought on site.

Water may be brought on site in reusable bottles. Once on site, bottles can be re-filled from water coolers. Fizzy drinks and glass bottles are not permitted.

You may bring your own hand sanitiser, but you will be asked to use this in sight of security staff.

What facilities are available?

There will be a small bar serving limited refreshments. This is a cashless bar and as mobile phones and smart watches won't be allowed, please ensure you have a card with you.

Please note that smoking is not permitted anywhere on site.

Toilets are available for audience members.

Please note that no smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere on site.

What time will the show finish?

Strictly Come Dancing: Professional Dancers Pre-Records -The approximate finish time will be 10pm.

Strictly Come Dancing: Launch Show -The approximate finish time will be 10pm.

Strictly Come Dancing: Live Saturday night shows -The approximate finish time will be 11pm.

Strictly Come Dancing: Final -The approximate finish time will be 9pm.

* Please note that published times are subject to change. Ticket holders will receive updates once timings for each recording are confirmed *

Strictly and Albert+

Strictly Come Dancing is being made implementing environmentally positive production methods. As part of BAFTA’s environmental certification scheme called Albert+, we are doing our best to reduce the potential environmental impacts of the show. Environmental and sustainability issues have long been reflected in the programmes and content we make and broadcast, and it is important to us that they are also embedded in the way we operate and run the BBC. So in keeping with these goals we would like you, the studio audience, to consider how you will attend the recording. We would appreciate it if you would consider using public transport to get here rather than less environmentally friendly modes of transport like individuals in petrol/diesel cars, in order to help us reduce the overall carbon emissions created by the production of this show.  You can find out more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/responsibility/environment/albert-plus

We would like to thank you in advance for taking part in the show and helping us improve the BBC's impact on the environment.