Blackpool’s South Pier opened in 1893 and was originally called Victoria Pier. It is situated opposite the Pleasure Beach and reflects its funfair atmosphere.
Adrenaline Zone offers a number of extreme rides such as Skyscreamer, a reverse bungee jump, and Skycoaster, a freefall swing ride that swoops out over the sea.
In 2010 the crazy mouse ride at the end of the pier was replaced by a log flume. Other rides at the South Pier include a carousel, dodgems, and a waltzer.
The Laughing Donkey bar offers live entertainment and a beer garden with great views of the sea and beach. Other facilities include numerous stalls and games, fast food stands, and two amusement arcades packed with the latest video games.
In July 2010 Six Piers Ltd announced plans to develop the arcade building into a new family entertainment centre. The proposed £8 million development includes a tenpin bowling alley, food court, soft play area, American pool lounge, and new bar. The new attraction is scheduled to open before the start of the 2012 season.
Love the bungee jumping at the South Pier. Terrifying but worthwhile.
The South Pier is the place in Blackpool.
I’ve got to say it is amazing! We have been there loads of times and we never get tired of it. Go there, you will LOVE IT SO MUCH!
My partner works on South Pier and they open at Easter and close the second week in November. The rides are brilliant, especially the Sky Coaster. I hate heights but that gets me every time.
I went on the sling shot. It was so scary.
We went to the South Pier for dinner and then spent £9 on drinks. We asked for a drop of water so my 4 year old son could take his heart tablet and were refused. They said they only had washing up water. By the taste of the coffee I believe them.
South Pier is the best pier in Blackpool. My favourite ride is definitely the Storm Chaser.
South Pier is mega good. I love it there and every year me and my family go there.
I think that the rides are brilliant especially the bungee jump.
I MUST ADMIT THE SOUTH PIER IS GOOD AND I WILL BE BACK TO IT AT EASTER. CAN’T WAIT.
South Pier is brilliant.
The pier is open all year but the rides don’t open until around Easter.
There’s also a ‘Wild Mouse’ type ride here, but it isn’t as good as the one at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.