Blackpool North Pier, Blackpool
In the early 19th century, the coming of the railway system in Britain made it easy for masses of people to flock to the beaches for a holiday. The charms of the seashore were not just for the Sacred Few anymore. People thronged the seaside piers.
Blackpool North Pier extends 550 yards into the Irish Sea. It was built in the 1860s at the shore end of Talbot Road. It is the most northerly of Blackpool's piers. It is near the midpoint of the Blackpool promenade, about 450 yards north of Blackpool Tower. The shoreline is almost straight here, and the dock is at right angles to the beach.
North Pier was built by the Glasgow firm of Richard Laidlaw & Son following the designs of architect and engineer Eugenius Birch. North Pier was the second of 14 piers that Birch designed. The dock has a promenade about nine yards wide, with a pier head at least 18 yards wide. It is cast iron using screw piles into bedrock for stability.
The attractions of the North Pier are varied. There is a Gypsy palm reader, an ice cream parlor, the North Pier Theatre, the Victorian Tea Room, the Carousel, and the Merrie England bar. The Amusement Arcade has about 11 million transactions a year. The Carousel Bar, with its wrought iron canopy, is the most extensive beer garden in town.
Come aboard, get your palm read, see a show, drink tea, ride a unicorn, take a chance, have a pint and enjoy the sea breezes. All in one place, at the North Pier.
Blackpool North Pier extends 550 yards into the Irish Sea. It was built in the 1860s at the shore end of Talbot Road. It is the most northerly of Blackpool's piers. It is near the midpoint of the Blackpool promenade, about 450 yards north of Blackpool Tower. The shoreline is almost straight here, and the dock is at right angles to the beach.
North Pier was built by the Glasgow firm of Richard Laidlaw & Son following the designs of architect and engineer Eugenius Birch. North Pier was the second of 14 piers that Birch designed. The dock has a promenade about nine yards wide, with a pier head at least 18 yards wide. It is cast iron using screw piles into bedrock for stability.
The attractions of the North Pier are varied. There is a Gypsy palm reader, an ice cream parlor, the North Pier Theatre, the Victorian Tea Room, the Carousel, and the Merrie England bar. The Amusement Arcade has about 11 million transactions a year. The Carousel Bar, with its wrought iron canopy, is the most extensive beer garden in town.
Come aboard, get your palm read, see a show, drink tea, ride a unicorn, take a chance, have a pint and enjoy the sea breezes. All in one place, at the North Pier.
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Blackpool North Pier on Map
Sight Name: Blackpool North Pier
Sight Location: Blackpool, England (See walking tours in Blackpool)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Blackpool, England (See walking tours in Blackpool)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Blackpool, England
Create Your Own Walk in Blackpool
Creating your own self-guided walk in Blackpool is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Blackpool Introduction Walking Tour
Between the Ribble and Wyre rivers on the west coast of England was a strip of sandy beach seven miles long. It was a pleasant place, where streams would run through peat bogs before emptying into the sea, turning the water dark. People called the place "Black Pool." Since early days, folks sought the benefits of fresh sea air and water.
Blackpool became a tourist magnet in the 1840s.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Blackpool became a tourist magnet in the 1840s.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Blackpool's Great Promenade
Blackpool's Great Promenade, a vibrant stretch of coastal pathway, is an interesting area to explore. Here you will find a plethora of attractions and sights to behold complete with several amusement parks.
One of the iconic landmarks along this promenade is the Blackpool South Pier, emphasizing adrenaline-producing entertainment, a tradition maintained since 1893. Nearby, Pleasure Beach... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
One of the iconic landmarks along this promenade is the Blackpool South Pier, emphasizing adrenaline-producing entertainment, a tradition maintained since 1893. Nearby, Pleasure Beach... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles