Pier deck and rides open daily, weather permitting. Arcade from 10am weekdays and 9am weekends until late.
About Central Pier
Central Pier sits in the middle of Blackpool's promenade, with a big wheel, family rides, an arcade and bars over the sea. Walking the pier costs nothing, and you buy ride tickets as you go. Rides cost 3 to 6 tickets each.
Tickets and prices
Free to walk on. Rides are paid with tickets: Big Wheel 6, Waltzer, Dodgems, Flying Bob and Extreme 4 each, kiddie rides 3. The cash price of a ticket is not posted online.
Buy on the official sitePromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. There is no online booking; you pay on the pier.
Good to know
- Address
- Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5BB
- Hours
- Rides daily, weather permitting; arcade from 10am weekdays, 9am weekends.
- Phone
- +44-1253-623422
- Type
- Pier/boardwalk · run by Blackpool Piers (Leisure Parcs)
- Official site
- blackpoolpiers.co.uk/central-pier
Don't miss
- The Big Wheel, with views along the Golden Mile
- Waltzer, Dodgems and the Flying Bob
- Extreme thrill ride
- Kiddie rides including Mini Wheel, Carousel and Air Balloons
- Pirates Bay and the Terrace Bar
Little ways to save
Walk the pier first and let the kids pick two or three rides before buying tickets.
Rides stop in high wind, so check the weather before promising the Big Wheel.
The same company runs South Pier further down the prom, which has more thrill rides.
Questions people ask us
Is Central Pier free to enter?
Yes, walking onto the pier is free. You pay for rides with tickets bought on the pier.
How much are rides on Central Pier?
Rides cost 3 to 6 tickets. The Big Wheel is 6 and the Waltzer and Dodgems are 4.
When is Central Pier open?
The deck and rides open daily, weather permitting. The arcade opens 10am on weekdays and 9am at weekends.
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Where these prices come from: Blackpool Piers rides and attractions page, Blackpool Piers plan your visit page. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.