Access all areas at the Winter Gardens Blackpool - take a sneak peek behind the scenes here

Guides offered a rare opportunity to the public to explore 20-plus unique and breathtaking spaces from the stage of the Opera House, dressing rooms to the Spanish Suites.

Michael Williams, managing director of the Winter Gardens said: “The open day gives local people the chance to learn more about this iconic building which has been welcoming world class entertainment for over 140 years.

"By throwing open the doors in this way, the public can explore every nook and cranny, seeing all the people places that make the building come alive and work as a venue.

"The excellent Winter Gardens team were on hand to give fascinating facts about its history and we were delighted that some many people came and visited us throughout the day."

Here's our own sneak peek behind the scenes of the historic venue, which first opened to the public more than 140 years ago on July 11, 1878.