Kids had a great time. Rides can quickly add up if you have to pay for more than one child. Spinning coaster is fun.
The last time we visited the South Pier was over twenty years ago. So this visit was to remember my wife's mum, who had an enjoyable time here, playing camel racing with her grandchildren. So we were pleased to see this is still in the arcade. Had a few games, and a few wins, so all good.
I was in Blackpool for 2 days visiting an old friend. I decided to go and look at the famous illuminations which used to be quite a sight in the early 80's. Very dissapointing.No lit up trams or buses any more, just overhead flashing lights and neon characters.Its certainly lost its sparkle (literally!) and certainly wasn't drawing the crowds like it used to.The photo is representative of the lights right at the end of the strip. A tram ride return was $6.50.
Would be 5* only disappointment is they don't allow you to preview your videos before paying and we ended up paying silly money for a video that didn't catch any of it. Granted they can't control the riders videography but I think it's naughty to sell a video without a preview. You don't know it caught nothing until you pay.
Some great rides here and the longest wait time was 25 minutes. The Big One was shut because it was a windy day, but we went on all the other big rides and loved it! Great pace to visit but on a wet rainy day its not the best. But if you don't mind the weather and wrap up warm its a nice walk.
The Gin House inside pub and outdoor bars are quite nice if a little expensive. A couple of fairground rides at the end of the pier are exciting. Within walking distance of the pleasure beach and the famous tower.
Love love love the consistency of what Central Pier has to offer. Decided to go last minute one eve so took the hour and half drive to Blackpool and arrived at 8pm. Managed to park directly opposite the pier and parking was free and not time restricted from 8pm so that was an added bonus. As expected, there were plenty of traditional amusements, arcades and 2 of our party braved a ride on the bunji ball. Rode The Waltzer, Spinning Cars and The Crazy Roller Coaster at the end of the pier and finished off with a few attempts to win teddy bears at the shootout stalls and on the arcade grabber games but as is always the case, came home skint and empty handed! Always a pleasure though!
Closer to the Pleasure Beach, this pier has a few more amusements than the other two. Lovely views towards Blackpool Tower and the Pepsi Max. Some mad flying bungee thing that has you swinging over the sea and across the pier - no chance! Amusement arcade available as with the other piers. If it were me, I’d stick to the North Pier as it’s much quieter and peaceful.
During the Christmas holidays I went to visit Blackpool, after a few days in the Lake District and really enjoyed the few hours I spent at The South Pier! At the time it did take a while to get through the traffic & finding a parking space, after all it was definitely worth the wait. The walk across the Promenade was great and the weather couldn't have been any perfect on a cold afternoon in December. It was pleasant to see how clean the beach was and an enjoyable atmosphere to take in. I was hoping to have gone up the Blackpool Tower, but that will wait until another visit and overall really made the most of the walk. Having watched the trams go by was something unique to admire, and as well there being a murmuration of starlings whirling around the skies in a big group during the moments of sunset! Once it got dark, the infamous Blackpool Lights shone so brightly and that was probably the best display of lights I have seen.
It’s got a great atmosphere especially at night and is a clean and buzzing place. Great views of the sea and sea front. I recommend visiting here at night or evening when the lights come on. Looks magical. There is an arcade here and plenty of carnival type games.
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