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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 .
Please note that the audience entrance will be the Maxwell Gate entrance, on Maxwell Road.
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Blackpool Tower Ballroom
The Blackpool Tower, The Promenade, Lancashire, FY1 4BJ.
For directions, transport information and local information please see the .
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:
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Blackpool Tower Ballroom
There is no audience on-site parking. Check the Blackpool Council's website for details of public parking:
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What time do I need to arrive?
Strictly Come Dancing: Live Saturday night Shows (Saturday 23 September - Saturday 16 December)Ìý- Approximate validation timeÌýwill be between 3pm-4pm on the day of recording. Final timingsÌýwill be sentÌýto ticket holders byÌýtext and email one or two days before the recording.
Strictly Come Dancing: Christmas Special (Tuesday 5 December)Ìý- Approximate validation timeÌýwill be between 3pm-4pm on the day of recording. Final timingsÌýwill be sentÌýto ticket holders byÌýtext and email one or two days before the recording.
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),ÌýVoterÌýAuthority Certificate.
Does my ticket guarantee entry?
Because we know how far people travel to come to see Strictly, this yearÌýanyone who is successful in the random draw will be guaranteed admission,Ìýas 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.
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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, and we cannot accept large bags.
Mobile phones and smart watches are not allowed in the ballroomÌýso please leave them at home if you can, otherwise they will be taken from you upon arrival and stored securely until the end of the evening.
Please ensure each person is in possession of a ticket and 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 mustÌýbring proof of age and must beÌýaccompanied by an adult aged 18+ at all times. Please note on entry you will go through a security screening process and any dangerous items will be confiscated.
Please note that there is no need to print your tickets. Â鶹Éç staff will be able to scan the bar codes of your tickets from your mobile deviceÌý(smart phone or tablet).
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 duringÌýthe recording break,Ìýbut cannot be taken into the studio. No homemade food or loose items of fruit will be permitted.ÌýNo nuts or products containing nuts may be brought on site.
Water may be brought on site in sealed plastic bottles only.ÌýOnce on site, bottles can be re-filled from water coolers. Fizzy drinks and metal water 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.
What time will the show finish?
Strictly Come Dancing (Saturday 30ÌýSeptember - Saturday 9 December):Ìýthe approximate finish time will be 11pm.Ìý* Please note that published times are subject to change *
Strictly Come Dancing Final (Saturday 16 December):Ìýthe approximate finish time will be 9.30pm.Ìý* Please note that published times are subject to change *
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (Tuesday 5 December):Ìýthe approximate finish time will be 9.30pm.Ìý* Please note that published times are subject to change *Ìý
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 Â鶹Éç.ÌýSo 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.Ìý You can find out more at
We would like to thank you in advance for taking part in the show and helping us improve the Â鶹Éç's impact on the environment.