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Blackpool's Central Pier

Golden Mile Hwy, Blackpool, England
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Ranked #22 of 38 attractions in Blackpool
3.5 of 5 stars 137 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

had a nice family day out, my 3 year old loved it. More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

lovely pier, especially if weather is nice, lots to do, but also spend lots of money More

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Rugeley, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Such a shame that anyone who wants to walk down this historic pier has to put up with being hounded and intimidated by one, and on some occasions, a few blokes to play some game to "win" a novelty toy. Its always worth remembering " if something seems to good to be true, then it is!". I tryed writeing on... More

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Sheffield
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Spent a few hours here on a bank holiday saturday late afternoon. Had a walk along, lots of stalls trying to get you to "try your luck" but managed to avoid! Went in a fudge shop, really expensive but had to have some. Ended up in the showbar at the end of the pier where we spent a couple of... More

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See 3 more reviews by HAPPYCAMPERS52 for Blackpool
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Only walked to the end of the peir to get the fresh donuts as it's a tradition but you really feel heckled when you get to teh end with everybody trying to get you to win a prize. More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

typical seaside pier, not my sort of thing, brash and blousey like Blackpool More

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thehuddstribe
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Visited Blackpool on Monday 7th May and decided to do a few rides on pier and amusments as opposed to pleasure beach..big mistake.. We went on to the pier and my son who last year was just on the red line for the crazy frog was now at least 3 inc under the height, I asked the ride attendent if... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Very dated but still fun for the kids. You could still spend a few hours on here and great if you got younger ones. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Where you from? Do you want a free shot? Even if you lose I will give you a prize!!! The 'carnies' ruin the pier! Their pushy behavior and obnoxious shouts put off what could be a fun experience coupled with how expensive any actual ride costs makes it one to avoid More

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Shotton, null, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

would go again while there great fun for kid and big kids More

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