South Pier, Blackpool

South Pier
TypePleasure Pier
SpansIrish Sea
LocaleSouth Shore, Blackpool
Official nameSouth Pier
OwnerPeter Sedgwick
Characteristics
Total length163 yards (149 m)
History
DesignerT P Worthington
Opening date31 March 1893 (1893-03-31)
Coordinates53°47′44″N 3°03′33″W / 53.7955°N 3.0593°W / 53.7955; -3.0593
South Pier
Location in Blackpool

South Pier (originally known as Victoria Pier) is one of three piers in Blackpool, England. Located on South Promenade on the South Shore, the pier contains a number of amusement and adrenaline rides. It opens each year from March to November and is owned by The Sedgwick family.