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Real Name: Dianne
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Blackpool

by bugalugs - last update: Oct 4, 2004

Blackpool, well what can you say really, I have been there countless times and until I came on vt and wanted to write a page about it, I realised that we had hardly ever taken a photograph there, we just sort of took Blackpool for granted. (Sorry Blackpool no offence intended)
Illuminations
As we live in the North West of England, only about 2 hours drive from Blackpool, its the kind of place where you go for the day, or even for the night, especially when the illuminations are on. These used to start about November, but every year it seems to get earlier and earlier. This year it was September. They are also switched on by a celebrity.
There are lots of activities to do but the majority of these costing money, and if the weather is bad (which being England we can't rule this out) there are indoor activites, but again costing money. I personally think that spending a week here with children would be rather expensive.
Blackpool tram

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Pros:"If you have the opportunity go - its an experience"
Cons:"Can be rather costly"
In A Nutshell:"This isnt Las Vegas - so take a brolly!!!!!"
bugalugs' Blackpool Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 17 - Photos: 14
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
Tips: 1
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3

Comments for bugalugs about Blackpool
keeweechic Thu Sep 29, 2005 14:58 UTC
 I bet you didn't go on that Rollercoaster... looks like the one in Texas.. speaking of which.. we have better Cowboys!!!!... big Ol' fellas...lol
evaanna Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:56 UTC
 The Sea Life Centre sounds nice, even if I'm not sure I'd like a hands on experience with sharks. And the Water Chute would be great on a hot day like today. Years ago I would have loved it all, now - not so sure, but it's an interesting page.
basstbn Tue Jul 5, 2005 20:04 UTC
 Blackpool looks like an "interesting" place I guess. And this yank wants to know if a "brolly" is the same thing as an umbrella...
into-thin-air Wed Mar 30, 2005 18:11 UTC
 Oh Yes -- Blackpool -- Some people hate it -- Some Love it -- I personally think it is Great and the Pepsi Max -- Awesome !! -- Great pics -- Great tips -- Great page !!!
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