Then and Now – History of Blackpool North Pier
It opened on 21 May 1863 and is a well-loved landmark that we all know – take a look back into the history of Blackpool North Pier.
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About
Welcome to Blackpool! Find out about THE family-friendly resort on the Fylde Coast, with bright lights and something for everyone!
In this section you can explore the golden beach and miles of beautiful promenade. Soak-up the amazing views and sunsets. Visit the town centre to bag a bargain and take a ride on a tram! And of course, what’s Blackpool most famous for? The Illuminations, the annual greatest free lightshow on earth!
About Blackpool
In ‘About’ we’ve got lots of pages of interesting things from Blackpool and the wider Fylde Coast. Here’s a flavour of what you’ll find –
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- Lots of Photos in the gallery pages
- Find out fascinating things about the History of Blackpool
- Blackpool Illuminations – the annual autumn extravaganza
- Explore the lovely Parks, including Stanley Park
- Look around the miles of Seafront
- Visit the Town Centre to shop, eat and play!
- Take a ride on one of Blackpool’s Trams
Looking for What’s on and Things to do?
We’ve got a whopping great big ‘Recreation and Entertainment’ section for you to explore. It includes What’s on, things to do, plus places to stay and eat and much more!
Looking for Somewhere to Stay?
Choose your next holiday with the Visit Fylde Coast Accommodation Guide in association with StayBlackpool
StayBlackpool is the independent association for Blackpool hotels and guest houses. All members hold a national star rating or Blackpool Approved accreditation, so you’ll go home having experienced the best Blackpool has to offer.
Latest updates in this section:
Bpl North Shore: see the Abana Shipwreck
At low tide on the beach at Anchorsholme you can see wood sticking out of the sand. It’s the remains of the Abana shipwreck from long ago.Â
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Starlings on Blackpool Piers
Have you seen the clouds of starlings on Blackpool Piers, the Tower and the beach? Every year they gather to roost in huge murmurations
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Bank Hey Street in Blackpool Town Centre
It’s one of the main connecting streets in the town – come and take a look at Bank Hey Street in Blackpool Town Centre.
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Christmas Parking in Blackpool
Park for £2 this festive season with offers on Christmas parking in Blackpool
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History of Blackpool Central Pier
Always designed to be a place of fun, in its early days that meant dancing. Take a look at the history of Central Pier with Live Blackpool.
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