North Pier
Blackpool's oldest pier, completed in 1863, with well-preserved Victorian shelters and a theatre, and the top choice for a seaside stroll.
North Pier is a Grade II listed structure about 400 m long. It is the oldest and most elegant of Blackpool's three piers, once regarded as the pier for the “upper classes.” A wooden boardwalk leads past Victorian shelters and a carousel to the Pier Theatre at the far end. Looking back, you get views of the Tower and the full sweep of the seafront, especially lovely at sunset. Walking out onto the pier is usually free or costs a small fee, while theatre performances require separate tickets. It sits just north of the Tower and is an easy walk from there.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00 until after sunset (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Blackpool Illuminations
- Comedy Carpet & Promenade
- Blackpool Tramway
- Blackpool Tower & Ballroom
- Showtown
- Grand Theatre
- Grundy Art Gallery
- SEA LIFE Blackpool