A seaside town in Lancashire has piers that have been named among the UK’s most beautiful in a list by The Telegraph.
The newspaper said it had decided to “take a tour of other fine examples (of piers) across the country” following the Brighton Pier’s decision to start charging people to walk along it.
Blackpool’s piers have been named some of the most beautiful in the UK but what did the Telegraph say about them? – Let’s take a look.
What did The Telegraph say about Blackpool's piers?
The Telegraph said: “Trust Blackpool, that big-haired angel of the north west, to up the ante – by having a trio of elevated promenades above the sea.
“Of the triptych, the North Pier is the oldest (hewn in 1863), the Central Pier the most picturesque (thanks to its vast ferris wheel) and the South Pier the most thrilling – with its Crazy Coaster.”
You can see the full list of beautiful piers via The Telegraph website.
Blackpool’s piers have also been reviewed on Tripadvisor with the Central Pier receiving a 3.5-star rating from 1,563 reviews.
One visitor said: “Brilliant arcade and stalls and again like North Pier a lovely walk across the sea, friendly staff and great prizes.”
Another said: “A colourful exciting projection into the sea has something probably for nearly everyone. Most outstanding is the big wheel, but it is far from being alone.
“It was an enjoyable stroll along dipping in and out of the attractions.”
South Pier has a 3.5-star rating on Tripadvisor too from 415 reviews.
One visitor said: “I would recommend the sky screamer with everything i have greatest attraction I’ve ever been on par a few. Enjoyed it all though.”
Another said: “Good atmosphere, not too crowded. Love being on the piers. Good selection of 2p machines for the family”.
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North Pier has the same rating on Tripadvisor from 1,298 reviews.
One reviewer said: “Visited Aug 23 - lovely, quiet pier which is classier and quieter than the others.
“We spent a few hours in the end of pier bar and absolutely loved it - best day of our trip to Blackpool x”.
Another commented: “Nice stroll over the sea with arcades, gift stalls and food stalls throughout, freindly staff and great value for money.”
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