Queen of the North West (Blackpool in General)

Member Name: johanna18

Product:	Blackpool in General
Date:	22/03/09 (120 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: lots to see and do

Disadvantages: full of rowdy men

Overview
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Blackpool is a seaside resort on the North West coast. I do like Blackpool but i cant help feel it lets itself down at times.

Things to do
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The main attraction is of course the long sandy beach that Blackpool is famous for. It is extremely save for bathers and you can get a donkey or pony ride there. You can also hire deckchairs and windbreaks.

The Tower is worth visiting once but has now become a little dated and could do with a revamp. It is also quite expensive to go in but you can use your Tesco vouchers if you shop there.

The Pleasure Beach is a must if you have children. The rides are fab and the wristbands are quite cheap in comparison with other themeparks. If you go it is also worth seeing a show as these are pretty good - you should book first though - especially in peak season.

Blackpool Zoo has a good range of animals for children to learn about and Stanley park down the road is great if you get good weather.

For adults - there are a range of pubs and clubs to choose from. Blackpool is a famous destination for hen and stag parties. Because of this there are a lot of strip clubs and a good casino. Joey Blower is a comedian who appears on the pier every weekend. He is worth seeing but probably only once - its only £2 to go in which isnt bad.

Hotels/B&B
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Famous for its amount of hotels and B&Bs. Blackpool has accommodation to suit all budgets. The Hilton is particually good value and offers great food. Watch out for special offers. You can get a room from £10pppn.

Overall
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I like blackpool but i feel its moving away from a family town. During the weeend there are so many hen/stag dos it is a little intimidating. Lots of attractions could do with an update to attract more visitors.

Summary: worth a visit