Central Pier
An entertainment pier known for its big wheel, with rides, arcades and bars; lively and boisterous.
Central Pier, built in 1868, once drew working-class holidaymakers with open-air dances and was known as “the people's pier.” Today its most eye-catching feature is the big wheel, which overlooks the beach and the Tower, along with small rides, arcade games and bars. It sits on the Golden Mile between the Tower and Pleasure Beach, so it's an easy stop on a seafront stroll. Entry is free, but rides cost extra.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00 until night (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Madame Tussauds Blackpool
- SEA LIFE Blackpool
- Comedy Carpet & Promenade
- Showtown
- Blackpool Tower & Ballroom
- Grand Theatre
- North Pier
- Blackpool Illuminations