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Blackpool Central Pier
Newest Review: ... directions and stop right outside the pier. The Central Pier was the second of the three piers to be opened Blackpool in 1868. It was called the South Pier until the current South Pier was opened in 1893. It is now 339 metres long. It was originally longer when there was a landing jetty on the end for use by pleasure craft. At the landward end of the pier there is a big amusement arcade containing all the usual machines from the two penny push off types to the mind boggling bandit types with flashing lights and nudges galore – most of which I have to ignore because they baffle me completely! The main showpiece of the Central Pi... more |
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Blackpool Central Pier: And now the other one.... (580 words)
by SusanLesley - written on 03.09.01 (Very useful, 133 readings)
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Since I have now submitted my opinions on both the North Pier and the South Pier at Blackpool I felt that I couldn’t leave out the Central Pier – it just wouldn’t be fair! Anyway someone has already made the remark that I have completed two opinions in my ‘trilogy’ so now I’ll do the third! I’ll start by saying that the Central Pier, like the other two piers, has free access at all times. You must know by now that I do like a bargain so this is a big plus point for me. The Central Pier, not surprisingly, is situated in between the North and South Piers, roughly opposite the Tower. It is easily accessible by the ...
The Big Wheel. (271 words)
by daseaford - written on 01.09.01 (Very useful, 80 readings)
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For me a seaside resort is not complete without a pier and judging by the number of people who were on the piers at Blackpool they still are a big draw for many visitors to the town. The Central Pier was originally called the South Jetty and was built in 1868 and is 336 metres long. There is a big amusement arcade at the start of the pier, but then you come out to the Big Wheel. This is an outstanding attraction of Blackpool and can be seen from anywhere on the seafront. (A good guide if you get a bit lost). I am told that there is a magnificent view over Blackpool from the top, but I am afraid I am not going up there to see it. Further up the ...
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