At the end of the XVIII century in Britain gaining popularity rest on waters and sea resorts. Many small seaside towns are transformed into popular resorts. It happened to Blackpool. As a seaside holiday in the XIX century assumed not tan in a bikini on the beach and relaxing walks along the beach, the promenade are the main streets of coastal towns. Blackpool this street - Promenade and pier three - North, Central and South.

North, as the name implies, is located north of others. He is the oldest and longest of the piers. North Pier was built in 1863, and in the construction process it became clear that the planned height of the pier should be increased by nearly a meter. Now the height of the pier - 15 meters above the water level at low tide, the length - 500 meters. On the pier are cafes, tea room, slot machines, the carousel and so on.

Central Pier was built in 1868. While North Pier offers fine entertainment for the aristocracy, the Central Pier was designed for the public easier: dance halls, then skating, mooring pleasure boat. In 1990, it was established on the pier Ferris wheel, which had strengthened the central part of the pier.

Southern Pier was opened in 1893 and until the year 12930 was named "Victoria Pier." It is shorter and wider than the other two piers, because originally designed for a large number of pavilions with entertainment, shopping and so on. Now there are mostly located various attractions.