Central Pier, Blackpool

Name: Central Pier
Address: Blackpool, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1253 623422

#26 among attractions in Blackpool

Theme park, Piers and boardwalks, Amusement park

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Facts and practical information

Central Pier is one of three piers in the town of Blackpool, England, and was built in 1868. ()

Opened: 30 May 1868 (156 years ago)Length: 1113 ftCoordinates: 53°48'39"N, 3°3'30"W

Address

BloomfieldBlackpool United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1253 623422

Website

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Blackpool

Day trips

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

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

~1940 ftN
Iconic tower with a seaside viewing area
Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
10 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...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool
11 min walk • Houndshill Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Blackpool, Lancashire England; located in centre of town, just opposite Blackpool Tower.
0.5 miN
City hall
Blackpool Town Hall, Blackpool
14 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.
1.2 miE
Sport complex, Cricket, Sport
Blackpool Cricket Club, Blackpool
32 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.
0.6 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
15 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.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
13 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.
0.6 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's Church, Blackpool
15 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.
0.6 miN
Church
Sacred Heart Church, Blackpool
17 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.
1.2 miE
Park
Stanley Park, Blackpool
31 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.
1.2 miS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Blackpool High Tide Organ, Blackpool
32 min walk • The High Tide Organ was a tidal organ 15 metres tall constructed in 2002 as part of "The Great Promenade Show" series of sculptures situated along Blackpool's New Promenade in the UK. It was removed in early 2022.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
14 min walk • The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Central Pier open?

Central Pier is open:

Monday 10 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 11 pm
Thursday 10 am - 11 pm
Friday 10 am - 11 pm
Saturday 10 am - 11 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Central Pier?

Nearby attractions include Blackpool Tower, Blackpool (10 min walk), Grand Theatre, Blackpool (13 min walk), Winter Gardens, Blackpool (14 min walk), Opera House Theatre, Blackpool (14 min walk).

How to get to Central Pier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Pier:

Tram

Manchester Square (6 min walk)
Waterloo Road (22 min walk)

Bus

New Bonny Coach Drop-off Facility (8 min walk)

Train

Blackpool North (24 min walk)
Blackpool South (25 min walk)