Originally Posted by Lilly (Post 611144)

Has anyone stayed at The Big Blue Hotel next to the Pleasure Beach in Blackpool?

I've read a few good reviews on it but wondered if anyone here had been.

Originally Posted by onlyme (Post 611257)

I prefer Blackpool for the odd days out. SOMEONE keeps trying to convnce me its great to live. Saying that, theyve tried for 5 years to convince me, and I'm still here

Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 611363)

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I would and have done camping at Marton Mere. Blackpool zoo is a lovely day out and not expensive. Likewise a nice day on the beach with a picnic and donkey rides and paddling in the sea is a nice day out that also doesn't coast the earth. coral island has good toddler rides that are cheap and good value. You can spend hours on the 2p slots and pushers for less than a fiver. The shops are decent for a wallk round. The sandcastle is fun and not too dear, there is fleetwood freeport down the road for shopping, just playing with Siobhan on the site, or in the splash zone or on the playground or feeding the ducks/geese. There is the Martin Mere wildlife centre not far away and the windmill farm and activity centre pretty much next door. iMHO it just takes imagination.

Even if you go abroad you still have to spend money and or travel to the local attractions.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 611262)

well i found it ok to live onlyme n i really did NOT want to move there, shes right it is a good place long as ya avoid the rough areas, same as anywhere else.;)

Originally Posted by onlyme (Post 611390)

Dont you start Cashy lol ;)

Originally Posted by Benipete (Post 611319)

I visit Blackpool about 8 times a year. - Lovely Airport.

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 611802)

Me too....but what about the big guy's dressed up like festered toe's in the four corners of the baggage collection.
I chose a trolley (As you do) that went everywitchway but where I wanted it to go....The guy's thought that was funny.
My fag quota although legal, without answering awkward questions, was allowed in and I always now pick a trolley that has a bouncy wheel or steering difficulties.
Bent really?

Originally Posted by onlyme (Post 611257)

I prefer Blackpool for the odd days out. SOMEONE keeps trying to convnce me its great to live. Saying that, theyve tried for 5 years to convince me, and I'm still here

Originally Posted by Benipete (Post 611841)

Only ever have hand luggage Oh and a Spanish donkey for the granddaughter.Or is it a Mule.:tongueout

Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 611363)

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I would and have done camping at Marton Mere. Blackpool zoo is a lovely day out and not expensive. Likewise a nice day on the beach with a picnic and donkey rides and paddling in the sea is a nice day out that also doesn't coast the earth. coral island has good toddler rides that are cheap and good value. You can spend hours on the 2p slots and pushers for less than a fiver. The shops are decent for a wallk round. The sandcastle is fun and not too dear, there is fleetwood freeport down the road for shopping, just playing with Siobhan on the site, or in the splash zone or on the playground or feeding the ducks/geese. There is the Martin Mere wildlife centre not far away and the windmill farm and activity centre pretty much next door. iMHO it just takes imagination.

Even if you go abroad you still have to spend money and or travel to the local attractions.

Originally Posted by magpie (Post 611992)

Have you seen the price to pitch a tent at Marton ( if you mean the haven one) over £400.00 for the week... I would sooner sleep in the field, not to mention all the lovely ( ouch) if not noisey kids school holidays and all that...

I have been to that camp, but in a caravan would not pay that just to camp:

Originally Posted by yerself (Post 612007)

Blackpool is a Grade A dump. It's full of winos, druggies and men that dress as laydees.

Originally Posted by yerself (Post 612007)

..... It's full of winos, druggies and men that dress as laydees.

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 612018)

So is the Accy Web.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 612020)

So you in your pink lace or red satin tonight Tealeaf ? :p

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 612025)

Oh dear. Some people's fantasies.....

Originally Posted by pipinfort (Post 612019)

Originally Posted by grannyclaret (Post 612510)

You cant beat Cleveleys now for being clean and cheap,Yesterday the beach was heaving with families having fun,,,,They have now got a fountain /paddling pool ,and the kids were having a whale of a time...If it was always as sunny and hot as yesterday ,you wouldent need to go abroad...