Blackpool - I probably wouldn't recommend it
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Driver101 said:
Go on to TripAdvisor and find The Royal Vincent hotel.
I have no idea how that level of filth and safety issues has managed to stay open.
A mate booked it for a group of us and it was unbelievable.
Anything above 1 star has to be a fake review.
No reviews since October 2018 and no room availability would suggest its finally been closed down!I have no idea how that level of filth and safety issues has managed to stay open.
A mate booked it for a group of us and it was unbelievable.
Anything above 1 star has to be a fake review.
I went there for a ride out one evening on my motorbike with a mate a few years ago.
What I really didn't like was the sort of simmering undercurrent of violence that seemed to permeate the place. Every single person we walked past seemed to ooze wanting a fight. I can't properly explain it - but it was rather unsettling.
What I really didn't like was the sort of simmering undercurrent of violence that seemed to permeate the place. Every single person we walked past seemed to ooze wanting a fight. I can't properly explain it - but it was rather unsettling.
Ayahuasca said:
Used to like going to the Pleasure Beach. The Grand National is a classic roller coaster. Is that laughing king in the box still there?
Yes it is, it's just by the entrance to Avalanche. For such a crappy resort BPB is a actually pretty clean and well kept and on top of that they seem to invest in new rides (Icon opened last year). Plus the older rides (my Grandma went on Grand National in the 1930s) keep packing them in - Big Dipper is rough as hell though.
Had an interesting experience in Blackpool a few years back. Walking along the prom, and I see this couple arguing, really going for it. She's holding a baby and seems to be telling him he's a crap father, he's going back at her. Anyway, suddenly, he just punches her in the face, even though she's holding his kid. She goes mental and starts attacking him with her free hand.
Anyway, as luck would have it, a copper appears from god knows where and I'm hopeful he can calm the situation down. But not a bit of it, he just wades in, truncheon flying, battering the guy. The wife then attacks the copper and eventually the bloke gets the truncheon off the copper and both of them are now attacking this policeman.
And then, just as I think things can't get any more bonkers, a crocodile turns up and steals all the sausages.
Anyway, as luck would have it, a copper appears from god knows where and I'm hopeful he can calm the situation down. But not a bit of it, he just wades in, truncheon flying, battering the guy. The wife then attacks the copper and eventually the bloke gets the truncheon off the copper and both of them are now attacking this policeman.
And then, just as I think things can't get any more bonkers, a crocodile turns up and steals all the sausages.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Had an interesting experience in Blackpool a few years back. Walking along the prom, and I see this couple arguing, really going for it. She's holding a baby and seems to be telling him he's a crap father, he's going back at her. Anyway, suddenly, he just punches her in the face, even though she's holding his kid. She goes mental and starts attacking him with her free hand.
Anyway, as luck would have it, a copper appears from god knows where and I'm hopeful he can calm the situation down. But not a bit of it, he just wades in, truncheon flying, battering the guy. The wife then attacks the copper and eventually the bloke gets the truncheon off the copper and both of them are now attacking this policeman.
And then, just as I think things can't get any more bonkers, a crocodile turns up and steals all the sausages.
Anyway, as luck would have it, a copper appears from god knows where and I'm hopeful he can calm the situation down. But not a bit of it, he just wades in, truncheon flying, battering the guy. The wife then attacks the copper and eventually the bloke gets the truncheon off the copper and both of them are now attacking this policeman.
And then, just as I think things can't get any more bonkers, a crocodile turns up and steals all the sausages.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Had an interesting experience in Blackpool a few years back. Walking along the prom, and I see this couple arguing, really going for it. She's holding a baby and seems to be telling him he's a crap father, he's going back at her. Anyway, suddenly, he just punches her in the face, even though she's holding his kid. She goes mental and starts attacking him with her free hand.
Anyway, as luck would have it, a copper appears from god knows where and I'm hopeful he can calm the situation down. But not a bit of it, he just wades in, truncheon flying, battering the guy. The wife then attacks the copper and eventually the bloke gets the truncheon off the copper and both of them are now attacking this policeman.
And then, just as I think things can't get any more bonkers, a crocodile turns up and steals all the sausages.
That's just appalling...I feel dirty for laughing at it...have a Anyway, as luck would have it, a copper appears from god knows where and I'm hopeful he can calm the situation down. But not a bit of it, he just wades in, truncheon flying, battering the guy. The wife then attacks the copper and eventually the bloke gets the truncheon off the copper and both of them are now attacking this policeman.
And then, just as I think things can't get any more bonkers, a crocodile turns up and steals all the sausages.
despite my better judgement. TwigtheWonderkid said:
Had an interesting experience in Blackpool a few years back. Walking along the prom, and I see this couple arguing, really going for it. She's holding a baby and seems to be telling him he's a crap father, he's going back at her. Anyway, suddenly, he just punches her in the face, even though she's holding his kid. She goes mental and starts attacking him with her free hand.
Anyway, as luck would have it, a copper appears from god knows where and I'm hopeful he can calm the situation down. But not a bit of it, he just wades in, truncheon flying, battering the guy. The wife then attacks the copper and eventually the bloke gets the truncheon off the copper and both of them are now attacking this policeman.
And then, just as I think things can't get any more bonkers, a crocodile turns up and steals all the sausages.
Brilliant Anyway, as luck would have it, a copper appears from god knows where and I'm hopeful he can calm the situation down. But not a bit of it, he just wades in, truncheon flying, battering the guy. The wife then attacks the copper and eventually the bloke gets the truncheon off the copper and both of them are now attacking this policeman.
And then, just as I think things can't get any more bonkers, a crocodile turns up and steals all the sausages.
We are off there this weekend for my wife's 30th birthday - her idea, not mine.
Taking the caravan and staying at a caravan club site, so hopefully that won't be full of stags and hens, but I have done Le Mans for the last 15 years, so sleep won't be an issue no matter how loud Tyrone and Mercedes are after a day of sugar and E numbers.
Just off to see if Amazon Prime deliver Mace...
Taking the caravan and staying at a caravan club site, so hopefully that won't be full of stags and hens, but I have done Le Mans for the last 15 years, so sleep won't be an issue no matter how loud Tyrone and Mercedes are after a day of sugar and E numbers.
Just off to see if Amazon Prime deliver Mace...
shakotan said:
Driver101 said:
Go on to TripAdvisor and find The Royal Vincent hotel.
I have no idea how that level of filth and safety issues has managed to stay open.
A mate booked it for a group of us and it was unbelievable.
Anything above 1 star has to be a fake review.
No reviews since October 2018 and no room availability would suggest its finally been closed down!I have no idea how that level of filth and safety issues has managed to stay open.
A mate booked it for a group of us and it was unbelievable.
Anything above 1 star has to be a fake review.
Over the years a group us used to do Blackpool for a boys weekend every year. It ended up more a routine as it wasn't what it was. It was clear year on year how it was dropping in popularity. It was always a dump, but there was usually a good atmosphere.
I remember the days the big pubs on the prom used to be really busy. The last few times they've been near dead. There was still a decent crowd back in the main town.
What did stand out last time I was down was the amount of doormen doing "charity" collections on the door. They were quite forceful over their collections and I didn't think they genuine at all.
There was a discussion on here before how cheap property was. There was some B&Bs and hotels for little money.
Blackpool isn't that bad.
On a weekday.
Weekend obviously you will see some sights but I've driven the 55 minute drive to Blackpool quite a lot and the Pleasure Beach is half decent for the price.
The promenade is a nice walk in the sunshine whether it is winter sunshine and 5 degrees or in May and 18 degrees.
It gets a lot of stick but people only go of a weekend so only see that side of it.
Blackpool Zoo
Pleasure Beach
Madam Tussauds
Sealife Centre
Blackpool tower
You can make a couple of days out of it and don't even have to stay in the centre. I've stayed in the Village Hotel a couple of times which is next to the zoo. Enjoyed the room at breakfast with the American photos covering the walls.
On a weekday.
Weekend obviously you will see some sights but I've driven the 55 minute drive to Blackpool quite a lot and the Pleasure Beach is half decent for the price.
The promenade is a nice walk in the sunshine whether it is winter sunshine and 5 degrees or in May and 18 degrees.
It gets a lot of stick but people only go of a weekend so only see that side of it.
Blackpool Zoo
Pleasure Beach
Madam Tussauds
Sealife Centre
Blackpool tower
You can make a couple of days out of it and don't even have to stay in the centre. I've stayed in the Village Hotel a couple of times which is next to the zoo. Enjoyed the room at breakfast with the American photos covering the walls.
Blackpool's hopes of major investment and economic revival were dashed in 2007 when plans to build a super casino were scuppered by the house of Lords.
It appears that this same plan is now being revived again.
https://www-thesun-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/ww...
It appears that this same plan is now being revived again.
https://www-thesun-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/ww...
sparkythecat said:
Blackpool's hopes of major investment and economic revival were dashed in 2007 when plans to build a super casino were scuppered by the house of Lords.
It appears that this same plan is now being revived again.
https://www-thesun-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/ww...
Would it really make any difference? It appears that this same plan is now being revived again.
https://www-thesun-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/ww...
I'm not one for going to casinos, but the ones I have been often seem to be for extended drinking hours and not much else.
There was plans for a lot of big casinos around that time and it doesn't sound as if many got off the ground?
I usually try to follow my mothers mantra "if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all..." but I will happily make an exception for the s
thole that is blackpool. Last time I was there (2017) I was putting 20p into the toilets on the beach to take my 5 year old to the toilets when I was accosted by two junkies trying to push past me and get in on my coin. I was careful with my words as my son was with me, but the experience summed up my time. Was rather worried about parking the Focus ST we had at the time there too.
I went with my wife in about 1998 before we were married and we had the collective memory of it being a bit tacky but good fun. I have no idea if I had rose tinted glasses on or its got a lot worse, but I won't be going again. Ever.
We spent the rest of the week avoiding the town altogether (with the exception of a day at the pleasure beach). Lytham St Annes is 10 mins drive away and a different world. If you have to see Blackpool, don't stay IN Blackpool.
thole that is blackpool. Last time I was there (2017) I was putting 20p into the toilets on the beach to take my 5 year old to the toilets when I was accosted by two junkies trying to push past me and get in on my coin. I was careful with my words as my son was with me, but the experience summed up my time. Was rather worried about parking the Focus ST we had at the time there too.I went with my wife in about 1998 before we were married and we had the collective memory of it being a bit tacky but good fun. I have no idea if I had rose tinted glasses on or its got a lot worse, but I won't be going again. Ever.
We spent the rest of the week avoiding the town altogether (with the exception of a day at the pleasure beach). Lytham St Annes is 10 mins drive away and a different world. If you have to see Blackpool, don't stay IN Blackpool.
I grew up in a little village about 20mins from Blackpool (Gt Eccleston if anyone is interested).
We used to go out in Blackpool pretty much every Saturday night starting in the Counting House and ending up at The Syndicate superclub.
We had some truly memorable nights - some good, some hilarious and some shockers. I agree with what someone above said though; there is an undercurrent of violence which you feel could boil over at any second. I saw plenty of fights, brawls and incidents on my nights out but never ended up involved in any thankfully.
Last time I went was with my wife about 15 years ago and we couldn't wait to leave. It just felt unsafe. Not been back since.
We used to go out in Blackpool pretty much every Saturday night starting in the Counting House and ending up at The Syndicate superclub.
We had some truly memorable nights - some good, some hilarious and some shockers. I agree with what someone above said though; there is an undercurrent of violence which you feel could boil over at any second. I saw plenty of fights, brawls and incidents on my nights out but never ended up involved in any thankfully.
Last time I went was with my wife about 15 years ago and we couldn't wait to leave. It just felt unsafe. Not been back since.
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