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- Not one, not two, but three piers... Blackpool is the only UK seaside resort to have three piers and, what’s more, you can enjoy the delights of all three for FREE.
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Check out the three piers, entrance is free. With magnificent sweeping Spanish steps, award-winning beaches, open views across the Irish Sea and miles and miles of scenic picnic spots, you really will be spoilt for choice when you see Blackpool’s beautifully restored and regenerated seafront.
Visit Player’s Sports Bar – South Pier with a FREE FanZone for the Euros Bloom Bar – North Pier offering beautiful views of the Irish Sea Pirates Bay Family Bar – Central Pier brings you FREE family friendly entertainment every day! Join us at the Terrace Bar – Central Pier for a beach bar with amazing entertainment
- The North Pier
- The Central Pier
- The South Pier
The North Pier was the first to appear in 1863, with its opening ceremony attended by an amazing 20,000 people. Its instant success prompted the construction of another pier, and the second pier (now known as the Central Pier) was opened in 1868. Initially, the North Pier was intended for ‘genteel relaxation’, with ladies and gentlemen taking the a...
The Central Pier is now a prominent landmark on Blackpool’s skyline, thanks to its magnificent ferris wheel, which stands at over 100 feet high, and the North Pier has survived several fires and more than one encounter with a ship, retaining its Victorian splendour and now boasting several sophisticated bars and restaurants, such as the Carousel Ba...
The South Pier is the smallest of Blackpool’s Piers, and also the youngest, being opened in 1893 and at first known as the Victoria Pier, after the Queen. Designed to be more ‘upmarket’ than the first two piers, it eventually settled into its reputation as the family pier, and the ideal place for an afternoon out with the kids. It has rides ranging...
Oct 19, 2023 · Blackpool has many options for places to visit for free today. You could check out famous local artwork at The Grundy Art Gallery, play the arcades at Coral Island or take a walk around the award winning Stanley Park. Click on each name to be taken straight to the blog post for that place. Free things to do. The Grundy Art Gallery. RNLI Blackpool.
Jul 22, 2022 · Book with the Visit Fylde Coast and StayBlackpool guide. Have a day out and visit the three Blackpool Piers - with free entry and something for all the family it's a seaside must-do!
Visit Player’s Sports Bar – South Pier with a FREE FanZone for the Euros Bloom Bar – North Pier offering beautiful views of the Irish Sea Pirates Bay Family Bar – Central Pier brings you FREE family friendly entertainment every day! Join us at the Terrace Bar – Central Pier for a beach bar with amazing entertainment
Aug 21, 2023 · Take a breezy stroll along the iconic Blackpool piers – did you know there’s 3 piers?! North Pier, Central Pier and South Pier. Full of family entertainment, arcade games, dazzling lights, golden sandy beaches and that classic seaside charm.
