Designed by Eugenius Birch and commissioned by the Blackpool Pier Company, work commenced on the first of Blackpool’s piers in 1862. The North Pier was opened on 21st May 1863.
The Blackpool North Pier is more than just a historic pier, there is so much to do for the whole family; amusement arcade, children’s rides, food and drink and shops.
More details: Click here for Blackpool North Pier website.
Our weather forecast for Blackpool in Lancashire
Today (Thursday, Feb 25)
Expect a temperature in the range 6.5℃ to 6.6℃ with a wind speed 5.9 m/sec (WSW)
Friday, Feb 26
Expect a temperature in the range 5.5℃ to 5.9℃ with a wind speed 4.8 m/sec (WSW)
Saturday, Feb 27
Expect a temperature in the range 5.5℃ to 6.1℃ with a wind speed 4.3 m/sec (SSW)
Sunday, Feb 28
Expect a temperature in the range 2.2℃ to 3.9℃ with a wind speed 1.4 m/sec (SE)
Monday, Mar 01
Expect a temperature in the range 2.3℃ to 2.9℃ with a wind speed 2.6 m/sec (ESE)
Tuesday, Mar 02
Expect a temperature in the range 3.4℃ to 3.8℃ with a wind speed 5 m/sec (ESE)
Wednesday, Mar 03
Expect a temperature in the range 4.9℃ to 5.5℃ with a wind speed 3.3 m/sec (ESE)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
The Blackpool Tower is 158m high and was opened in 1891. However, due to incorrect painting, the tower started to corrode and was nearly demolished. Instead, it was replaced (1921-24) and consists of 2,500 tonnes of cast iron and almost 100 tonnes of steel. The tower consists of a number of attractions: The viewing platform with a clear glass section
Read more…The beach at Cleveleys is mostly pebble with some sand backed by a promenade and sits a few miles north of Blackpool. Facilities include parking, promenade and nearby the traditional seaside town with shops and options to eat.
Read more…St Annes Beach is a few miles down the coast from Blackpool and St Anne’s is a great contrast to the bustling Blackpool Beaches. The beach is very long, and when the tide is out it can take a long walk to get to the sea. It also often seems as though the tide never comes in. Facilities at the
Read more…The Blackpool Golden Mile is the central stretch of sand and promenade that runs between Blackpool’s north and south piers, and has been famous as the home of British seaside culture for over a century. Blackpool is the only town in the United Kingdom with three piers. Blackpool became a major holiday destination, fueled by the Lancashire textile workers with
Read more…One of the UK’s best known aquariums the Blackpool SEA LIFE centre houses Europe’s most comprehensive collection of tropical sharks. It also features literally dozens of displays of all conceivable shapes and sizes, showcasing native and tropical marine life, plus a superb Amazone exhibition, complete with piranhas and poison dart frogs.
Read more…The beach extends northwards from North Pier, continuing to Bispham. The section between North Pier and Cabin is most popular with visitors as it is closest to Blackpool’s local services, hotels etc. Lifeguards in the summer and all the facilities of Blackpool.
Read more…The North beach at St Anne’s consists of a sandy beach and dunes. Site of Special Scientific Interest which is full of interesting wild plants and animals.
Read more…The south shore is a sandy beach but is more famous for The Blackpool Pleasure Beach on the other side of the road rather than the actual beach. In range of all the facilities of Blackpool.
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