Pros & Cons of Blackpool, England
Neil Johnson
I'm considering going to Blackpool, England. I've heard a lot of mixed
reports. What are the pros and cons of the place?
Kim
Adrian Aylward
I have lived in England all my life, and I have yet to visit
Blackpool. I believe it is something of a dump. If you are taking
the trouble to come all the way to England, why not go somewhere
nice?
Everyone to his own taste.
Adrian Aylward, a...@mfltd.co.uk
Lydia Porter
In article <31A42F...@mfltd.co.uk>, Adrian Aylward <a...@mfltd.co.uk>
writes
-- Blackpool is not a dump. It is a typical working class seaside town.
This was (and probably still is) the place where most of the factory
workers in the North West of England would come for the only holiday
they could afford once a year. As a consequence, the attraction is
its cheapness (you'll be able to eat fish and chips for next to
nothing till it comes out of your ears) and its holiday atmosphere.
People go there to have a good time and don't let anything get in the
way. It's got probably the best funfair in the UK. It's got loads of
very friendly Northerners. And in the summer, it sometimes has sun. It's
popular for stag and hen weekends. It offers one of the best days out
in the North West. However, if you're looking for peace and quiet, a
bit of classical music, a load of museums, it probably isn't for you.
If you don't enter into the Blackpool spirit, you won't enjoy it.
Lydia Porter
Graham Thorley
Adrian Aylward <a...@mfltd.co.uk> wrote:
>Neil Johnson wrote:
>>
>> I'm considering going to Blackpool, England. I've heard a lot of mixed
>> reports. What are the pros and cons of the place?
>>
>> Kim
>I have lived in England all my life, and I have yet to visit
>Blackpool. I believe it is something of a dump. If you are taking
>the trouble to come all the way to England, why not go somewhere
>nice?
>Everyone to his own taste.
>Adrian Aylward, a...@mfltd.co.uk
As someone who was born in Blackpool, England I have fond memories.
Blackpool is a typical beach resort town primarily used by the middle
class and lower who want to have an inexpensive vacation.
How anyone can possibly post a reply calling someplace a dump when
they haven't been seems a tad bit snobbish.
Marie Lewis
>>
>> I'm considering going to Blackpool, England. I've heard a lot of mixed
>> reports. What are the pros and cons of the place?
>>
>> Kim
>
>I have lived in England all my life, and I have yet to visit
>Blackpool. I believe it is something of a dump. If you are taking
>the trouble to come all the way to England, why not go somewhere
>nice?
>
>Everyone to his own taste.
>
>Adrian Aylward, a...@mfltd.co.uk
certainly. There are in any large town, and Blackpool is large.
It is a seaside holiday resort, with three piers, on each of which is a
theatre, as well as other attractions, there are about three other
theatres and there is the biggest amusement park in Europe. Entry is
free, you pay for the rides, either individually, or by buying a booklet
of tickets.
There is an ice arena with an excellent ice show, which tours the world
after the season in Blackpool. There are two circuses, one with animals
and one without. There is Blackpool Tower, a smaller version of the
Eiffel Tower, but in a building which contains many other attractions
including a breathtaking ballroom, where you can see couples doing old
fashioned dancing, all day.
There is a 7 mile long beach, but you won't want to go on it, because it
isn't very clean. You can go up and down that long seafront on foot, by
bus, taxi, car,horsedrawn carriage or tram.
Parts of the promenade, not the side by the sea, are full of cheap bingo
games etc. Other parts, up north and down south are very attractive,
with lawns, crazy golf, beautiful hotels etc. Hotels range from
international luxury standard to very cheap B&Bs. And there are a lot
of them!
To the north, accessible by tram is the fishing village of Fleetwood,
which now has an outlet village. To the south are the very upmarket
towns of Lytham and St Anne's.
Shops range from the tacky through middle market to very exclusive (in
Lytham St. Anne's)
If you want a quiet, pleasantly exclusive holiday, go down south to
Lytham St. Anne's. If you want to wear funny hats go on the many
rollercoaster rides, etc, stay centrally. If you want the older type of
town, go up north to Bispham, Cleveleys or Fleetwood. In any case, you
can easily drive out for a day to the beautiful Lake District.
Marie Lewis
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Marie Lewis
Mr T A J Haxell
In article <4o0ao7$j...@sjx-ixn6.ix.netcom.com>,
neil...@ix.netcom.com(Neil Johnson) writes:
>I'm considering going to Blackpool, England. I've heard a lot of mixed
>reports. What are the pros and cons of the place?
Pros: Lots of good roller coasters (including the worlds biggest). Go to
The Pleasure Beach for these.
The Blackpool tower.
A Sea Life Centre
Lots of Amusement arcades
Old-style trams
Cons: The sea isn't very good to swim in
Can work out expensive, on the Pleasure beach (which is an
enclosed area) you have to pay for each individual ride.
If you don't want to spend money, there's not a lot else to do
apart from the above (unless you go in the autumn, when the
illuminations are on)
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Jennifer Skilling
In article <4o0ao7$j...@sjx-ixn6.ix.netcom.com>, neil...@ix.netcom.com(Neil Johnson) writes:
> I'm considering going to Blackpool, England. I've heard a lot of mixed
> reports. What are the pros and cons of the place?
>
> Kim
>
Pros - accomodation is cheap
- the pleasure beach is good fun but a bit expensive
- the seafood on the prom is good value and I've never had food poisoning from it
- you can get good fish and chips
- the trams are a laugh
Cons - the sea is a scummy brown colour with all too identifiable objects
floating in it
- the beach is pretty dirty
- it rains there just as much as anywhere else in Britain
- its not usually all that warm
- its full of loud British people
- tacky is just not a strong enough word to describe the total absence of good
taste (actually this may be a pro rather than a con, because that's what you go
to Blackpool for)
I've only ever been to Blackpool for a few day trips which were great fun. I
wouldn't want to stay there, but that is only my opinion.
Jennifer
Marie Lewis
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>
>I've only ever been to Blackpool for a few day trips which were great fun. I
>wouldn't want to stay there, but that is only my opinion.
>
>Jennifer
pleasant hotel, the Imperial. We also like the Pembroke. At both
places, we get good accommodation, excellent service and good food.
One does not *have* to go on the Golden Mile, or the Pleasure Beach.
Marie
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Marie Lewis