Title: Central Beach in Blackpool Town Center - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Central Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Central-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248621558032825-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Central Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Central-Beach.d553248621558032825.Car-Rental-Guide)[Blackpool Town Center Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Blackpool-Town-Center.d6341891.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Central Beach Tours and Activities ![Central Beach which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558032825/ab507dd4-17f5-4670-b1f8-9cffc02249da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Beach which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558032825/ab507dd4-17f5-4670-b1f8-9cffc02249da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Beach featuring landscape views, a sunset and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558032825/4b415c6d-4228-4415-859e-902c983d72f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Beach featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558032825/a3906fa0-1499-4e14-88fa-f02adb609384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Beach which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558032825/0a268f20-698c-4f85-a1a7-0774245d267c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Beach Activities --- --- #### Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach. The Central Beach comprises the middle section of the vast and iconic Blackpool Beach. This golden expanse grips the Central Pier and borders some of the city’s chief attractions. Stroll along this flat stretch of sand and feel the cool, salty breeze in your face. Rent a deck chair to sunbathe on a warm summer day and cool down with a dip in the cold water of the Irish Sea. A high seawall skirts the beach’s back section, elevating the diverse cityscape above the shore. Spy some of Blackpool’s preeminent attractions through the metal poles of the barrier topping the concrete wall. Stroll along the raised promenade where there’s a bowling alley, a karaoke bar and traditional fish and chips cafés. A brisk walk leads you to Fun Land Amusements and SEA LIFE Blackpool, which sit beside a promenade lined with large street lamps of abstract design. Clawing the southward sky are the metal fingers of the Manchester Square Pumping Station, which resembles a piece of modern art. Turn around to see Blackpool Tower rising from beyond the Central Pier. On the wharf there is an array of family-fun entertainment. The highlight is the Big Wheel, a Ferris wheel near the entrance of the pier that lifts passengers high above the Fylde Coast. Other rides include the Dodgems bumper cars, the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express and the Waltzer. The latter is known for its extreme speed. Bring your young kids to the Mini Wheel and the Carousel in the children’s section. Visit the stalls, cafés and arcades with slot machines on the walkway. The pier was constructed in 1868 and was known as the People’s Pier for offering an entertaining alternative to the refined tone of the nearby North Pier. The wharf also has a theater and a pirate-themed bar. Take the coastal tramway to the Central Pier stop to arrive at Central Beach, which is sandwiched between Blackpool North Shore Beach and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Other sights in the area include Madame Tussauds Blackpool, Coral Island and Blackpool Tower. ### Popular places to visit ![Blackpool Tower Ballroom featuring performance art, theatre scenes and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532493261/f856c783-514b-4e93-839f-2d0ce5621c14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blackpool Tower Ballroom Venture back in time to a bygone era of ballroom dancing and afternoon tea in the presence of the iconic Wurlitzer organ. [](https://expedia.ca/Blackpool-Tower-Ballroom-Blackpool-Town-Center.d553248621532493261.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blackpool Tower as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087885/3c8adbad-2f74-4db1-8d77-950c8247169a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blackpool Tower Toast your visit to Blackpool with cocktails, and mocktails for kids, in the bar and observation deck at the summit of this 19th-century tower. [](https://expedia.ca/Blackpool-Tower-Blackpool-Town-Center.d6087885.Vacation-Attraction) ![Only on for a few weeks in the later part of the year the famous illuminations at Blackpool see a large stretch of the promenade displayed in thousands of lights and illuminated displays. You can take a tram, walk or drive through them and it’s the perfect way to end a day here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/619/9752403d-150c-4ea5-a872-0e90c5fb5819.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blackpool Illuminations Learn about the local history of Blackpool when you take a trip to Blackpool Illuminations. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Blackpool-Illuminations-Blackpool-Town-Center.d553248621532493258.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blackpool Town Center featuring heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087887/8b079c2a-9d3b-4e62-8254-c73faa17290c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Blackpool Walk into the ocean via a tunnel, touch crabs and lobsters in the pools and explore the eclectic range of aquatic exhibits in this interactive aquarium. [](https://expedia.ca/SEA-LIFE-Blackpool-Blackpool-Town-Center.d6087887.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blackpool Grand Theatre which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167631/005f1e03-c868-4be1-8f24-85131fe948ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blackpool Grand Theatre Laugh at the stand-up comedy acts and pantomimes and be moved by the dramatic performances in the majestic auditorium of this diverse theater. [](https://expedia.ca/Blackpool-Grand-Theatre-Blackpool-Town-Center.d6167631.Vacation-Attraction) ![Madame Tussauds Waxworks which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087883/597af609-445e-4d55-98e1-bfaed5451ee4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madame Tussauds Waxworks Interactive displays and games complement the lifelike waxworks of showbiz stars in a museum where kids can stay overnight. 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