North Pier, Blackpool

Name: North Pier
Address: North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1NE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1253 621452

#30 among attractions in Blackpool

Piers and boardwalks

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Facts and practical information

North Pier is the most northerly of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. Built in the 1860s, it is also the oldest and longest of the three. Although originally intended only as a promenade, competition forced the pier to widen its attractions to include theatres and bars. Unlike Blackpool's other piers, which attracted the working classes with open air dancing and amusements, North Pier catered for the "better-class" market, with orchestra concerts and respectable comedians. Until 2011, it was the only Blackpool pier that consistently charged admission. ()

Opened: 21 May 1863 (161 years ago)Length: 1650 ftCoordinates: 53°49'8"N, 3°3'33"W

Address

North PromenadeTalbotBlackpool FY1 1NE United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1253 621452

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Day trips

North Pier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blackpool Tower, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool Cricket Club.

~1430 ftSE
Iconic tower with a seaside viewing area
Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
7 min walk • Blackpool Tower stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Blackpool, England, offering visitors a quintessential British seaside experience. Opened to the public on 14 May 1894, the tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and has since become a beloved...
~1790 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool
9 min walk • Houndshill Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Blackpool, Lancashire England; located in centre of town, just opposite Blackpool Tower.
~1010 ftE
City hall
Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool
5 min walk • Blackpool Town Hall is a municipal building in Talbot Square, Blackpool, England. The town hall is the headquarters of Blackpool Council which is the main governing body for the wider Borough of Blackpool. It is a Grade II listed building.
1.3 miE
Sport complex, Cricket, Sport
Blackpool Cricket Club, Blackpool
33 min walk • Blackpool Cricket Club is a cricket club based in Stanley Park, in Blackpool, Lancashire. Located in western quadrant of the park, the club plays at a 5,000-seater ground, which is regularly used for county cricket matches by Lancashire.
1.1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
28 min walk • Bloomfield Road is a single-tier football stadium in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which has been the home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901.
~1450 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
7 min walk • Blackpool Grand Theatre is a theatre in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Since 2006, it has also been known as the National Theatre of Variety. It is a Grade II* Listed Building.
~1830 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's Church, Blackpool
9 min walk • The parish church of Blackpool Saint John the Evangelist, or St John's Blackpool, is an Anglican church in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It was completed in 1878 and is a Grade II listed building. A church was built on the site in 1821 and was replaced by the current building to accommodate a larger congregation.
1.2 miNE
Cemetery
Layton cemetery, Blackpool
32 min walk • Layton cemetery is a graveyard located at Talbot Road in Blackpool, Lancashire in England. It was opened in 1873 when Blackpool parish church was replete with burying. The site encompasses 30 acres, having been regularly expanded during its history. It is administered by Blackpool Council.
~1210 ftE
Church
Sacred Heart Church, Blackpool
6 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church in the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, on Talbot Road close to the town centre. It was the first Roman Catholic church built in Blackpool and has been designated a Grade II* listed building by English Heritage.
1.3 miE
Park
Stanley Park, Blackpool
33 min walk • Stanley Park is a public park in the town of Blackpool on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, England. It is the town's primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares. The park was designed to include significant sporting provisions, along with formal gardens, a boating lake and woodland area.
0.6 miS
Theme park, Piers and boardwalks, Amusement park
Central Pier, Blackpool
15 min walk • Central Pier is one of three piers in the town of Blackpool, England, and was built in 1868.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Pier?

Nearby attractions include Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool (5 min walk), Sacred Heart Church, Blackpool (6 min walk), Blackpool Tower, Blackpool (7 min walk), Grand Theatre, Blackpool (7 min walk).

How to get to North Pier by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Pier:

Bus

New Bonny Coach Drop-off Facility (12 min walk)

Train

Blackpool North (14 min walk)

Tram

Wilton Parade (16 min walk)
Manchester Square (20 min walk)