Pier deck and rides open daily, weather permitting. Arcade from 10am weekdays and 9am weekends until late.
About South Pier
South Pier is the shortest of Blackpool's three piers and the one with the most thrill rides, opposite the Pleasure Beach. It is free to walk on and you pay per ride. It suits families who want a few rides without a full theme park ticket.
Tickets and prices
Free to walk on. Rides are paid per go with pier ride tickets; prices are 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 FY4 1BB
- 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/south-pier
Don't miss
- Crazy Coasters
- Cliffhanger and Breakdance
- Waltzer and Dodgems
- Carousel, T Cups and Mini Miami for younger kids
- The Gin House and Players Sports Bar
Little ways to save
Compare with the Pleasure Beach across the road. If the kids only want a few rides, paying per go here costs less than a theme park wristband.
Rides stop in high wind, so check the weather first.
The arcade opens at 9am at weekends, ahead of most other things on the prom.
Questions people ask us
Is South Pier free to enter?
Yes, walking onto the pier is free. You pay for each ride.
What rides are on South Pier?
Crazy Coasters, Cliffhanger, Breakdance, Waltzer and Dodgems, plus kiddie rides like T Cups and a carousel.
When is South Pier open?
The deck and rides open daily, weather permitting. The arcade opens 10am weekdays and 9am weekends.
More parks nearby
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.