Great video guys 👍but wow Blackpool has really changed a lot. I've got great memories going there as a kid in the late 70s early 80s, we would always stay in self catering places in Palatine Rd. The things i remember about Blackpool way back then was the kiss me quick hats, the blackpool rock, the big red cat face lollypops and the tower whippy ice cream cones which was the best i had ever tasted. My mum and dad used to take us to a chip shop called Pablos and the fish and chips were really good from that shop. The Pleasure Beach was the highlight of the holiday for me. The Alice and Wonderland ride was brilliant, i remember the little carriages had cat faces on the front and there was always a great smell just at the front of that ride, i think it might have been popcorn. I loved the derby racers and the gold mine ride as well and loved the look of the octopus ride but was too scared to go on it. The other thing i remember about Blackpool was there was always shows on at the piers with famous people from the tv like cannon and ball, One of the years we went we seen lena zavaroni i think at the winter gardens. So many good memories 💛💛
@@garyturner5739 Have you been to Benidorm it's a beautiful place, you don't have to go on the strip where it's Hectic go to the old Town where there,s trinket shops and little Tapas Restaurants, and the big Markets you can get some really good bargains !!
I Lisa and Mark, Liza you look really nice in your blog btw. I used to live in Blackpool for awhile myself it's really gone down hill since I moved away in 2000. I remember how the Pleasure beach was and walking around there. It is such a shock to the system when I see how Blackpool has changed.
Hi guys, we stopped off at Blackpool about 3 weeks ago, on our way up to Carlisle. We hadn't if been before, so thought we would have a look around. We did go up the tower, that was great, the views and the 4D show was lovely to. We had fish and chips before we left, but I can't remember where from. We definitely will go back, spend abit more time there. I m looking forward to your trip to Ireland, as I have never been there, thanks for showing us around take care ❤ xx
OMG the place is soo rundown & depressing i remember how great Blackpool was in the 50s 60s as a kid we holiday there or southport most years with mum & dad lovely memories 🤩😍 my favourite riders the mouse & the grand national 🤣
You should visit South Shields, it has a lovely coast, Chico would love the green areas and beach.Also the Indian restaurants are good on Ocean Road. It's a great seaside town to visit and a great place!😊
I love Blackpool, I know its run down, but if you make your way to Blackpool church, its a lovely little part of blackpool and has the most amazing cafe called ziggies, fantastic affordable food.
@@coastliner5848 I go every year to see the lights. We went in May, went to ziggies, we had full English for 2, less than £15.00 for us both, thats with toast and a brew. The shopping centre is so nice too. And I love walking along the front. No doubt we will be back there for the lights again.
@@coastliner5848 I visited about 3 weeks ago! I’m certainly not a snob, council estate boy born and bread! But seriously the place is so run down! It’s expensive! It clearly has a drug/alcohol problem and the poverty is very clear to see!
Hi guys love watching your travels, very informative thank you. I am 67 and I have never been to Blackpool, or Benidorm. I used to live in Southend on sea and that looks and sounds just like Blackpool, Skegness and other seaside resorts. We prefer quieter places. You have been there, so I don’t need to. Thank you 🤩
Been to Blackpool many times over the years.Took the grand kids there last year.Sea fronts are not too bad but the back streets are slums.Was a shocker.Oh had a pound burger was great.Great vid..
We went to Blackpool every year for a week at whitsuntide, me my parents and 2 brothers. My favourite ride at the pleasure beach was the Grand National
great vlog...I was so little the last time I went as a family to Blackpool, there's a picture of me holding nans hand. Thanks so much for the memories. New Subbie. We're daily vloggers and just moved to Florida from NY ! have a fantastic time in Ireland, looking forward to watching.
Hi guys. Just subscribed and liked. Looking forward to watching your videos. I was actually watching James and Helen, I am a subscriber since they began their Y.Tube flogs. The four of you were having ‘ Tea’, James had put your information up, so of course had to watch your Blackpool flog. Took me back to times gone by when it was a yearly trip to see the lights. I grew up in the Wrexham area, in the fifties, moved to Vancouver Canada 40 yrs ago. Thank you for sharing your journeys. I’m thrilled to find you. Cheers guys. 🙋♀🇨🇦
hi janet welcome to the channel yes had a fab time meeting helen and james lovely couple glad we could bring blackpool to you and hope you enjoy the rest of our vlogs as also have lots more to come xxxxxx
I love blackpool, been going since being a kid an now take my kids and they love it. Walk on the wild side did a video about the last lap of the grand prix ride. The event was in the evening so the pleasure beach could have been closed due to that. Thanks for your video ❤
I went into blackpool on mon from martin mere caravan park.i was disappointed that the big arcades have got rid of the prize bingo.found a small place on the front but doesn't open till 1pm but with having sticks my back was killing walking around I went and got a brew at central pier where it had tables outside.only good thing was it was nice and sunny went across road 2 a shoe shop then asked 4 a taxi num my back was that bad I couldnt hang around another 2 hours 4 the next bus back.
Hi Lisa Mark & Chicco, I used to go alot to Blackpool as a child with my dad as he was from Manchester and he loved it... My favourite ride was the carousel... I was so surprised to see the once bustling place so deserted... Such a shame😢xxx
Great meet you guys! Dont think you got my best side when you did the video editing lol and yes the trafford centre was mental, but it shut the girls up lol
Great to see your faces again. Anywhere with beach and water is always lovely....but I know when the happy memories of time spent there have changed over time, it is disappointing! Sad to see businesses closed down. Looks like a great place to visit, with yummy eats!
I love Blackpool and i watch it on other you tubers vlogs, but is funny , no matter how many times i have watched, you showed me a different version, even the chippy i havent seen before!, there are a lot of new places being built, its a shame about the old shuttered buildings they cant get rid of because they are still owned apparently, and i always wondered why they dont go on the pier, they should have notices
I used to go to Blackpool every year with my nan and grandad now passed away in the 80s and 90s great memories hour from Bolton sand in our sandwiches fab times I'm so sad things seem to be a bit worse for wear now but I'd defo visit again the illuminations we visited every year too! Book of tickets! ❤❤❤❤ Subscribed ty for posting xxxxxx
Mad mouse was my favourite we need to wake to whats happening in this country Blackpool is synonymous with summer and coast such a shame to see its decline ill be there for the lights laster in the year ....good to see you both and equally great knowing Marks appetite hasn't crumbled now back in the UK 😎
Last time I went to Blackpool was 1981 I think and stayed at my Mates Aunties place. Pleasure beach open all the time and FREE!! Used to Love going on the 'Grand National'! The prom is all different now I see! And even concreted onto the beach! :-( We saw Little and Large at the Central pier, with Jim Davidson, Norman Collier and Frank Carson supporting! Brilliant night that was!!
Graham says he loved Blackpool as a kid, especially the ride that spun around and pushed you against the wall then the floor fell away 🤷♀️. He laughed and had so many great memories to share with me watching this video. You two, and your content, are awesome as always. Thank you! 💕Amy
Great video the food looked really good I've had the pound burger which is really nice but I must try those fish and chips from that shop the next time I'm in Blackpool. Blackpool has just recently opened a new tramway from the promenade to Talbot gate. The pleasure Beach hasn't been the same since they made you pay to even walk through and now it's called Blackpool Beach Resort and not pleasure beach. I just check on the website and it closes at 5pm in June what's that all about. I remember it been open really late with all the lights on the rides that was the best time to go. All the scaffolding on the sand castle is a new water slide they are putting up from the roof. Looking forward to seeing you in your next video.
Thank you for that update on modern Blackpool. Brings back great memories, but sad to see nowadays. Glad to have been umpteen times tho'...a long time ago...
This is the same everywhere unfortunately.Good to see the 1$ burger good to see there are some not greedy bussiness.All the best all.Give Cheeko a big hug from me and Tracey
Never been to Blackpool or any of the seaside resorts similar. We were taken to remote Beaches with styles and footpaths to get down to. I remember dreading the cliff climbs back up at the end of a day and minding the sheep droppings and petrified of the geese wandering about.Looks as though it used to be fun.
Just to say , I've been watching your videos back to back as off with a poor knee . I ve really enjoyed them . My husband and l are originally from Northern UK but emigrated to NZ 17 years ago We are thinking of retirement now, and you ve both inspired us about returning to the UK and touring Europe Thank you both ❤
Don't know why they just don't call it day on the place. Was watching a BBC Arena program from the Eighties the other day and the history of the place is very interesting. The place was popular with surrounding mill towns back in the day when mill closed for a shity week only and employees flocked in their droves with bucket and spades for the time of their lives apparently. The place was heaving and everyone having a good time.
Hi folks we enjoyed your vid of blackpoolr we were there a long time ago in our first motorhome in the 1980,s and danced in the tower ballroom. When you come to Ireland the titanic quarter in Belfast is well worth a visit. And HMS Caroline a world war One cruiser. The drive on the north Antrim coast is very nice (weather permitting).Carrickfergus norman castle. We left Carrickfergus in our mercedes camper in 2014.and have never left Calpe Spain to go back! Good luck with your visit. Dave and Pat
Hi , loved it but got a little bit emotional at the end , I’ve had amazing times in Blackpool as a child and taken my children and first born Grandson on holiday there , it just breaks my heart I just hope the country gets back on the road to recovery now , it will take time but fingers crossed Blackpool gets back to being a magical place it was to me xxxx Julie Mullen
Hi Guys. Pleasure Beach is still owned by the Thompson family and still up & running. It doesn’t stay open as late in the day as it used to but it’s definitely still Blackpool’s biggest tourist attraction. Cheers.
Plenty of good childhood memories of Blackpool, sad to see it now 😕 My mum used to love Fleetwood market, we used to get the tram up there.....is it still open ?
Great Video Guys and no I would never go to Blackpool, not my cup of tea. Same as Paignton Devon, the last time we went there, was so rundown, like most of these places now, have gone to the wall. Such a shame!! ❤ xx
Good video you two. Mark is gonna have to try the Wild Side burger next time! Can he eat a five stack like me? Shoutout to Bentley’s Chippy too, one of the very best in Blackpool. Amanda Thompson has turned Blackpool Pleasure Beach into Pleasure Beach Resort, no Blackpool in the title. Cant see it ever going back to free entry. I think she is competing with the likes of Alton Towers & Thorpe Park, but people drive to those parks specifically, whereas in Blackpool, many visitors will stumble upon the Pleasure Beach, as they used to in their 1000’s, but can’t do that any more unless they stump up £50.
I remember a small roller coaster where the cars were horses that you sat on. Now that was interesting back in the day. Blackpool needs some more unusual rides (that you don't find anywhere else) in order to give it a boost. I was never a regular but when I was at Hudds. Poly in the late 70s I came to Blackpool to sit down in a deckchair and revise for my final exams on the North Pier.
Mam used to go to the Green Shield Stamps shop in Blackpool back in the day and i think there was a massive Scalextric track on the top floor of British Home Stores?
So glad I have found you guys It’s sad to see Blackpool like this. I remember my annual visits in the sixties as a boy when it was so busy The illuminations were brighter and bigger (used globes) and there were live shows in all the theatres. We had relations that lived in Bispham and he was musical director at the ice show when they had live music Charlie Cairoli was the clown at Tower circus I grew up in Birmingham and now live in Phillip Island 90 miles south east of Melbourne 0z Love those Northern accents and am looking fwd too relaxing with my mugs of tea and sharing all your travels Best. wishes. David 🌍💥😀❤️
Thomson family still own Pleasure Beach. It closes at 5 or 6 o'clock at night nowadays unless they're doing the occasional late night riding & fireworks. Remember going down there on holiday from Glasgow in the 70/80's & Pleasure Beach was opened till midnight everyday. Changed days indeed but most of Blackpool's visitors only go for the day now.
hi Lisa and Mark the castle isn't having repairs done, they are adding a new waterslide that is suppose to be starting your descent from the roof, also the pleasure beach is still open for business they just don't open it in the daytime during the week because of the schools, as when it was open during the week it was encouraging kids to miss school and go there but its open every night during the season and open every day during school holidays
How sad. Unfortunately I think its a sign of the times, so many seaside resorts have been underfunded in the last 14 years. Levelling up, my arse! Congrats to your Olivia, what a fab job she did on the last vlog. Looking forward to Ireland, we were in Galway 2 years ago, it was fantastic. Will be interesting to see if it's changed. Safe travels guys xXx
They r building a multi million £ complex in Bonnie St a lot of Central Dr is up for demolition also, best chippy in Blackpool is sea fish in Foxhall if you are looking for fish n chips never let you down. They started to charge to get in pleasure beach to keep trouble makers out as far as I know. I luv Blackpool got something for everyone and all ages. Enjoy your time there I just wanted some of your chips looks lovely. Ps they only open Pleasure beach if Its buisy enough I believe. Happy Days ☺️
We used to live in Fleetwood and I worked in Blackpool, guess how much fun it was getting home on a Saturday afternoon in summer 🤣 I know it's gone downhill but if people keep refusing to go then it's only going to get worse
Not sure why the fair closed maybe the weather played a part and cost of living ,its been raining basically non stop up here since October , only came dry few weeks ago.
Only been to Blackpool twice, not too keen, the highlight was seeing Cannon and Ball at the Grand Theatre - a beautiful old building and getting to meet and talk to them after the show. Rip Bobby Ball ❤
We went in sept last year and had a fab holiday , now in Bridlington and that’s suffering to since Covid .whats the answer dunno not looking good though
Hi Guys 😂👋👋🤗, Great!!!!! What a treat to see you🎉❤. I looooove the rain. I find it so relaxing and I could definitely go for some of Chriss' burgers 🍔 breakfast, lunch and dinner!!!! No trouble ❤ I wish him all the very best from us from here. If I ever get to Blackpool Chris' pound Burgers will be the first thing i go looking for. 100%. No doubts whatsover❤❤❤❤❤
@@NorthernersonTour interesting, thanks for the reply. Plenty of stories to tell from there I’m sure, but what happens in Pontins stays in Pontins 🤭😝. X
LOL 12.30 Michael Jackson! My first bike as a 12 year old was chopper. Pleasure beach closed = unexpected. As a teen I enjoyed the IrnBru ride. I did love the hot dog, dogs! Sad that the living crisis affects everywhere if your below the living wage+austerity.
Stopped going to Blackpool years ago when you had to pay to go to pleasure beach. Do you know why Wetherspoons is called Albert and the Lion? It’s a monologue by Stanley Holloway - very funny.
What! Worth hundreds??? I recently gave a Mongoose BMX in VGC away for free. I bought it in the early 80's for my son. It was hardly ever used and was taking up space in the garage. Maybe I should have done a bit of research to check what it was worth. Oh well, you live and learn.
The guy selling the burgers very very friendly great humour brilliant customer service a credit to Blackpool,it’s such a shame that Blackpool is slowly dying due to those who earned good money in its heyday not putting the money back into their business,you would think the local council would put some money into upgrading the shops and bed and breakfast,it was once a great place to visit ot anymore.
The last time I went to Blackpool was about 1989, it was a dump even then.
Massive kudos to your daughter Olivia. That compilation was absolutely fantastic. Very polished and full of feeling. I too loved it.
we are very blessed
I love watching both of you! I agree not only Blackpool but the whole country has been neglected for years! It’s sad to see. Keep up the good work x
Great video guys 👍but wow Blackpool has really changed a lot. I've got great memories going there as a kid in the late 70s early 80s, we would always stay in self catering places in Palatine Rd. The things i remember about Blackpool way back then was the kiss me quick hats, the blackpool rock, the big red cat face lollypops and the tower whippy ice cream cones which was the best i had ever tasted. My mum and dad used to take us to a chip shop called Pablos and the fish and chips were really good from that shop. The Pleasure Beach was the highlight of the holiday for me. The Alice and Wonderland ride was brilliant, i remember the little carriages had cat faces on the front and there was always a great smell just at the front of that ride, i think it might have been popcorn. I loved the derby racers and the gold mine ride as well and loved the look of the octopus ride but was too scared to go on it. The other thing i remember about Blackpool was there was always shows on at the piers with famous people from the tv like cannon and ball, One of the years we went we seen lena zavaroni i think at the winter gardens. So many good memories 💛💛
Thanks
Oh my..where I had my first date with my now husband Ray ..only 47 yrs ago…thanks for showing us this …brought back many memories
I absolutely love Blackpool and there is lots of cheap places to go 5 times there last year and heading down this year my happy place....
Please keep coming 👍- just the mention of the name of Blackpool brings out the snobs - ignore!
I think everyone's going to Benidorm as the weather is always lovely over there.xx
Is rather go to slaughter than go to Benidor.
@@garyturner5739 Have you been to Benidorm it's a beautiful place, you don't have to go on the strip where it's Hectic go to the old Town where there,s trinket shops and little Tapas Restaurants, and the big Markets you can get some really good bargains !!
Love you both, you’re very welcome. Following in Dad’s footsteps xxx
@@oliviashaw2773 hey you lol thought i recognised the name lol xxxx
I Lisa and Mark, Liza you look really nice in your blog btw. I used to live in Blackpool for awhile myself it's really gone down hill since I moved away in 2000. I remember how the Pleasure beach was and walking around there. It is such a shock to the system when I see how Blackpool has changed.
yes we where extremely shocked
Hi guys, we stopped off at Blackpool about 3 weeks ago, on our way up to Carlisle. We hadn't if been before, so thought we would have a look around. We did go up the tower, that was great, the views and the 4D show was lovely to. We had fish and chips before we left, but I can't remember where from. We definitely will go back, spend abit more time there. I m looking forward to your trip to Ireland, as I have never been there, thanks for showing us around take care ❤ xx
It's a great place - thanks for being positive - the snooty brigade come out as soon as they hear "Blackpool".
OMG the place is soo rundown & depressing i remember how great Blackpool was in the 50s 60s as a kid we holiday there or southport most years with mum & dad lovely memories 🤩😍 my favourite riders the mouse & the grand national 🤣
crazy mouse went a few years ago
Went to Blackpool on holidays in the 1960s went to see Ken dod and the diddy men and the dave Clark five at the winter Garden
You should visit South Shields, it has a lovely coast, Chico would love the green areas and beach.Also the Indian restaurants are good on Ocean Road.
It's a great seaside town to visit and a great place!😊
I love South Shields. Ocean Road Indians is top notch 👌
Also let's not forget Colmans fish and chips! Hilary Clinton visited once. Marine park is nice also. Mark and Lisa can have a go on the little train 😊
Try South Shields you would love it
Only on the main sand haven little haven dogs are welcome @goodforthesoul3050
South Shields naw rather go to North Shields 😂 ok you can tell where I’m from 😅
I love Blackpool, I know its run down, but if you make your way to Blackpool church, its a lovely little part of blackpool and has the most amazing cafe called ziggies, fantastic affordable food.
Well said - can't believe the comments from snobs who have never been!
@@coastliner5848 I go every year to see the lights. We went in May, went to ziggies, we had full English for 2, less than £15.00 for us both, thats with toast and a brew. The shopping centre is so nice too. And I love walking along the front. No doubt we will be back there for the lights again.
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I visited about 3 weeks ago! I’m certainly not a snob, council estate boy born and bread! But seriously the place is so run down! It’s expensive! It clearly has a drug/alcohol problem and the poverty is very clear to see!
I am coming on 10th August to the air show and bingo afterwards , we booked a premier inn can't wait
Hi guys love watching your travels, very informative thank you. I am 67 and I have never been to Blackpool, or Benidorm. I used to live in Southend on sea and that looks and sounds just like Blackpool, Skegness and other seaside resorts. We prefer quieter places. You have been there, so I don’t need to. Thank you 🤩
Been to Blackpool many times over the years.Took the grand kids there last year.Sea fronts are not too bad but the back streets are slums.Was a shocker.Oh had a pound burger was great.Great vid..
We went to Blackpool every year for a week at whitsuntide, me my parents and 2 brothers. My favourite ride at the pleasure beach was the Grand National
great vlog...I was so little the last time I went as a family to Blackpool, there's a picture of me holding nans hand. Thanks so much for the memories. New Subbie. We're daily vloggers and just moved to Florida from NY ! have a fantastic time in Ireland, looking forward to watching.
@@THErealBRITSofFlorida hey guys welcome omg how have you gone from the uk to florida to NYC so jel we love NYC XXX
Hi guys. Just subscribed and liked. Looking forward to watching your videos. I was actually watching James and Helen, I am a subscriber since they began their Y.Tube flogs.
The four of you were having ‘ Tea’, James had put your information up, so of course had to watch your Blackpool flog. Took me back to times gone by when it was a yearly trip to see the lights. I grew up in the Wrexham area, in the fifties, moved to Vancouver Canada 40 yrs ago. Thank you for sharing your journeys. I’m thrilled to find you. Cheers guys. 🙋♀🇨🇦
hi janet welcome to the channel yes had a fab time meeting helen and james lovely couple glad we could bring blackpool to you and hope you enjoy the rest of our vlogs as also have lots more to come xxxxxx
@@NorthernersonTour Thank you for your lovely welcome. I shall look forward to enjoying your videos. 🙋♀♥💙
I love blackpool, been going since being a kid an now take my kids and they love it.
Walk on the wild side did a video about the last lap of the grand prix ride. The event was in the evening so the pleasure beach could have been closed due to that.
Thanks for your video ❤
I used to work at the Derby Arms in Inskip and on my day off I used to love the Grand National (that was in the 70's)
I went into blackpool on mon from martin mere caravan park.i was disappointed that the big arcades have got rid of the prize bingo.found a small place on the front but doesn't open till 1pm but with having sticks my back was killing walking around I went and got a brew at central pier where it had tables outside.only good thing was it was nice and sunny went across road 2 a shoe shop then asked 4 a taxi num my back was that bad I couldnt hang around another 2 hours 4 the next bus back.
Loved the caves ride on the pleasure beach a long time ago .
Hi Lisa Mark & Chicco, I used to go alot to Blackpool as a child with my dad as he was from Manchester and he loved it...
My favourite ride was the carousel...
I was so surprised to see the once bustling place so deserted...
Such a shame😢xxx
Wow well done Olivia, I absolutely loved that vlog. Really put a big smile on my face ❤❤
great video and chris he has a video page be there on OCTOBER LAST TWO WEEKS OR LAST WEEK
Great meet you guys! Dont think you got my best side when you did the video editing lol and yes the trafford centre was mental, but it shut the girls up lol
Great to see your faces again. Anywhere with beach and water is always lovely....but I know when the happy memories of time spent there have changed over time, it is disappointing! Sad to see businesses closed down. Looks like a great place to visit, with yummy eats!
I love Blackpool and i watch it on other you tubers vlogs, but is funny , no matter how many times i have watched, you showed me a different version, even the chippy i havent seen before!, there are a lot of new places being built, its a shame about the old shuttered buildings they cant get rid of because they are still owned apparently, and i always wondered why they dont go on the pier, they should have notices
I used to go to Blackpool every year with my nan and grandad now passed away in the 80s and 90s great memories hour from Bolton sand in our sandwiches fab times I'm so sad things seem to be a bit worse for wear now but I'd defo visit again the illuminations we visited every year too! Book of tickets! ❤❤❤❤ Subscribed ty for posting xxxxxx
Mad mouse was my favourite we need to wake to whats happening in this country Blackpool is synonymous with summer and coast such a shame to see its decline ill be there for the lights laster in the year ....good to see you both and equally great knowing Marks appetite hasn't crumbled now back in the UK 😎
you are kidding that will never crumble
Last time I went to Blackpool was 1981 I think and stayed at my Mates Aunties place. Pleasure beach open all the time and FREE!! Used to Love going on the 'Grand National'! The prom is all different now I see! And even concreted onto the beach! :-( We saw Little and Large at the Central pier, with Jim Davidson, Norman Collier and Frank Carson supporting! Brilliant night that was!!
love blackpool down 27th july 2nights to watch the famous play fleetwood great beers great weekend allways had in town
That Bentley chippy looks bang on & clean
Graham says he loved Blackpool as a kid, especially the ride that spun around and pushed you against the wall then the floor fell away 🤷♀️. He laughed and had so many great memories to share with me watching this video. You two, and your content, are awesome as always. Thank you! 💕Amy
Love it thanks amy
Great video the food looked really good I've had the pound burger which is really nice but I must try those fish and chips from that shop the next time I'm in Blackpool. Blackpool has just recently opened a new tramway from the promenade to Talbot gate. The pleasure Beach hasn't been the same since they made you pay to even walk through and now it's called Blackpool Beach Resort and not pleasure beach. I just check on the website and it closes at 5pm in June what's that all about. I remember it been open really late with all the lights on the rides that was the best time to go. All the scaffolding on the sand castle is a new water slide they are putting up from the roof. Looking forward to seeing you in your next video.
thanks for the info but the pleasure beach closed at 5pm is so sad to see
@@NorthernersonTour I don't understand why you would do that in summer doesn't make any sense. Love the vlogs.
Thank you for that update on modern Blackpool. Brings back great memories, but sad to see nowadays. Glad to have been umpteen times tho'...a long time ago...
Land grab ‘nuff said. Rab All the best to you and yours I loved the video guys. Rab
This is the same everywhere unfortunately.Good to see the 1$ burger good to see there are some not greedy bussiness.All the best all.Give Cheeko a big hug from me and Tracey
Fist time I've watched you're videos. I must say very well edited. And informative. I'll be watching more. Many thanks 👍
I used to love the Pleasure Beach years ago, when it was raining enjoyed the Fun House in my stockingfeet.
Hello once the schools close for the summer hols it will get busy and also when the illumination, s start 😊
Never been to Blackpool or any of the seaside resorts similar. We were taken to remote Beaches with styles and footpaths to get down to. I remember dreading the cliff climbs back up at the end of a day and minding the sheep droppings and petrified of the geese wandering about.Looks as though it used to be fun.
Just to say , I've been watching your videos back to back as off with a poor knee .
I ve really enjoyed them .
My husband and l are originally from Northern UK but emigrated to NZ 17 years ago
We are thinking of retirement now, and you ve both inspired us about returning to the UK and touring Europe
Thank you both ❤
Don't know why they just don't call it day on the place. Was watching a BBC Arena program from the Eighties the other day and the history of the place is very interesting. The place was popular with surrounding mill towns back in the day when mill closed for a shity week only and employees flocked in their droves with bucket and spades for the time of their lives apparently. The place was heaving and everyone having a good time.
Hi folks we enjoyed your vid of blackpoolr we were there a long time ago in our first motorhome in the 1980,s and danced in the tower ballroom. When you come to Ireland the titanic quarter in Belfast is well worth a visit. And HMS Caroline a world war One cruiser. The drive on the north Antrim coast is very nice (weather permitting).Carrickfergus norman castle. We left Carrickfergus in our mercedes camper in 2014.and have never left Calpe Spain to go back! Good luck with your visit. Dave and Pat
Btw my husband and I love watching you guys. We are in Australia. Keep the vids coming. We wish you well for the future with the new PM
I’ve never been to Blackpool at all, we only went to skeg vagas,mablethorpe and mainly the east coast like sea houses xx
Stick to skeggy or sea houses 👍
I u used to love Blackpool took my kids to Blackpool for year's to run down now but lots of good memories loved your little dance mark ❤❤👍👍
HAHAHAHAHA john travolta he is not
Hi , loved it but got a little bit emotional at the end , I’ve had amazing times in Blackpool as a child and taken my children and first born Grandson on holiday there , it just breaks my heart I just hope the country gets back on the road to recovery now , it will take time but fingers crossed Blackpool gets back to being a magical place it was to me xxxx Julie Mullen
it really is sad thanks julie
Hi Guys. Pleasure Beach is still owned by the Thompson family and still up & running. It doesn’t stay open as late in the day as it used to but it’s definitely still Blackpool’s biggest tourist attraction. Cheers.
Plenty of good childhood memories of Blackpool, sad to see it now 😕
My mum used to love Fleetwood market, we used to get the tram up there.....is it still open ?
we went to fleetwood a few years ago and it looked like Blackpool does now so i wouldn't guess so
Still open and recently refurbished.
Great Video Guys and no I would never go to Blackpool, not my cup of tea. Same as Paignton Devon, the last time we went there, was so rundown, like most of these places now, have gone to the wall. Such a shame!! ❤ xx
Oh my days why did you not tell me you were coming I would have brought you both lunch.
Please let me know next time you're in Blackpool.
Stay safe
Thank you for sharing with us ❤
Good video you two. Mark is gonna have to try the Wild Side burger next time! Can he eat a five stack like me? Shoutout to Bentley’s Chippy too, one of the very best in Blackpool. Amanda Thompson has turned Blackpool Pleasure Beach into Pleasure Beach Resort, no Blackpool in the title. Cant see it ever going back to free entry. I think she is competing with the likes of Alton Towers & Thorpe Park, but people drive to those parks specifically, whereas in Blackpool, many visitors will stumble upon the Pleasure Beach, as they used to in their 1000’s, but can’t do that any more unless they stump up £50.
I remember a small roller coaster where the cars were horses that you sat on. Now that was interesting back in the day. Blackpool needs some more unusual rides (that you don't find anywhere else) in order to give it a boost. I was never a regular but when I was at Hudds. Poly in the late 70s I came to Blackpool to sit down in a deckchair and revise for my final exams on the North Pier.
Maybe you mean the steeple chase ride
Mam used to go to the Green Shield Stamps shop in Blackpool back in the day and i think there was a massive Scalextric track on the top floor of British Home Stores?
So glad I have found you guys
It’s sad to see Blackpool like this. I remember my annual visits in the sixties as a boy when it was so busy
The illuminations were brighter and bigger (used globes) and there were live shows in all the theatres.
We had relations that lived in Bispham and he was musical director at the ice show when they had live music
Charlie Cairoli was the clown at Tower circus
I grew up in Birmingham and now live in Phillip Island 90 miles south east of Melbourne 0z
Love those Northern accents and am looking fwd too relaxing with my mugs of tea and sharing all your travels
Best. wishes. David 🌍💥😀❤️
Blackpool so many great memories, loved the place shame about its neglect, although still a great night out at any age.
I came as a kid two weeks every year pit holidays 50s/60s loved this video cannot belive the changers :) lOVED THE WILD MOUSE
Thomson family still own Pleasure Beach. It closes at 5 or 6 o'clock at night nowadays unless they're doing the occasional late night riding & fireworks. Remember going down there on holiday from Glasgow in the 70/80's & Pleasure Beach was opened till midnight everyday. Changed days indeed but most of Blackpool's visitors only go for the day now.
We love watching u.blackpool is run down places closing places burning dwn and its a really xpensive place .
hi Lisa and Mark the castle isn't having repairs done, they are adding a new waterslide that is suppose to be starting your descent from the roof, also the pleasure beach is still open for business they just don't open it in the daytime during the week because of the schools, as when it was open during the week it was encouraging kids to miss school and go there but its open every night during the season and open every day during school holidays
so why was it closed at 5.30pm on a saturday when we where there
On Blackpool pleasure Beach website says they are closed for planned maintenance
as planning as it’s closed during the winter when maintenance should be done
Thanks for showing us around Blackpool! Saves me going! 😅. I'm sure it looks much nicer in the sunshine?
Absolutely!
To the two of you 🤗🐕🐕🐕🐾🐾🐾🚐🚐🚗🏴🏴🏴❤️
How sad. Unfortunately I think its a sign of the times, so many seaside resorts have been underfunded in the last 14 years.
Levelling up, my arse! Congrats to your Olivia, what a fab job she did on the last vlog. Looking forward to Ireland, we were in Galway 2 years ago, it was fantastic. Will be interesting to see if it's changed. Safe travels guys xXx
thank you xxxxxxx
They r building a multi million £ complex in Bonnie St a lot of Central Dr is up for demolition also, best chippy in Blackpool is sea fish in Foxhall if you are looking for fish n chips never let you down. They started to charge to get in pleasure beach to keep trouble makers out as far as I know. I luv Blackpool got something for everyone and all ages. Enjoy your time there I just wanted some of your chips looks lovely. Ps they only open Pleasure beach if Its buisy enough I believe. Happy Days ☺️
Hi great Video and those fish and chips looked banging, but… Mark i have said before about my baked bean phobia - had to forward that bit!!! ❤
Great vlog guys
I go to Blackpool for the ballroom
I am going to try the fish and chip shop and the one pound burgers .
Like your hat Lisa xx
We used to live in Fleetwood and I worked in Blackpool, guess how much fun it was getting home on a Saturday afternoon in summer 🤣
I know it's gone downhill but if people keep refusing to go then it's only going to get worse
Not sure why the fair closed maybe the weather played a part and cost of living ,its been raining basically non stop up here since October , only came dry few weeks ago.
seems they close at 5pm !!!!!
even though im a southerner i would like to go to blackpool .
actually i would prefer benidorm
you should
@@NorthernersonTour im going to both will let you know which one i prefer, love northerners where ever they are,
At higgets you can get a five yes five for 350 three pounds 50p unbelievable value 👍🙏
Used to l9ve the Fun House on the pleasure Beach! 😊
Only been to Blackpool twice, not too keen, the highlight was seeing Cannon and Ball at the Grand Theatre - a beautiful old building and getting to meet and talk to them after the show. Rip Bobby Ball ❤
those where the days i saw the grumble weeds and russ abbot on north pier back in the day now they wont even let you take photos
@@NorthernersonTourYes, those were the days, we saw the grumble weeds too but at Scarborough. Would love to have seen Russ Abbot!
There putting a new water slide in the sandcastle as walk on the wild side 😊
Cedar square next to the church is a lovely spot some great places to eat and nice wine bar pity the rest of Blackpool isn't the same
We went in sept last year and had a fab holiday , now in Bridlington and that’s suffering to since Covid .whats the answer dunno not looking good though
it isnt is it
Just used to soak up the atmosphere at the Pleasure Beach
Hi Guys 😂👋👋🤗,
Great!!!!! What a treat to see you🎉❤.
I looooove the rain. I find it so relaxing and I could definitely go for some of Chriss' burgers 🍔 breakfast, lunch and dinner!!!! No trouble ❤
I wish him all the very best from us from here. If I ever get to Blackpool Chris' pound Burgers will be the first thing i go looking for. 100%. No doubts whatsover❤❤❤❤❤
I went to Blackpool a few years ago and it was horrible never again
Me too right orrible , dirty place .
Well past its sell by date .
Really enjoyed the video watching from Colombia,sad too see Bllackpool in such despair
Wow well done Olivia, I absolutely loved that vlog. Really put a big smile on my face ❤❤sorry Blackpool has died 🙈
Frozen chips those if I have ever seen them
Started going down about 30 years ago had fantastic weekends there
Great hat and eye makeup Lisa ❤. Enjoying your reminiscing. What did you do when you lived there? X
i worked at pontins
@@NorthernersonTour interesting, thanks for the reply. Plenty of stories to tell from there I’m sure, but what happens in Pontins stays in Pontins 🤭😝. X
Great video Good camera work
Glad you like it
The vintage bikes, they started off at the glitter ball and rode to Cleveleys and back again, then some did a ride out to Lytham on the Sunday,
Love your videos you deserve everything xx
@@AnnemarieMay-u9w oh how lovely of you thank you xxx
shame you went there but nice seeing you both
The only thing i love about blackpool is the soul weekenders 😊
LOL 12.30 Michael Jackson! My first bike as a 12 year old was chopper. Pleasure beach closed = unexpected. As a teen I enjoyed the IrnBru ride. I did love the hot dog, dogs! Sad that the living crisis affects everywhere if your below the living wage+austerity.
Great vlog guy's 👍
I've lived in Blackpool for 45 years. Best chippy is Yorkshire Fisheries on Topping Street 👍👍
Good to know!
We came to Blackpool a couple of years ago our coach was robbed the place was dirty and it was awful won't be going,again❤
Stopped going to Blackpool years ago when you had to pay to go to pleasure beach. Do you know why Wetherspoons is called Albert and the Lion? It’s a monologue by Stanley Holloway - very funny.
What! Worth hundreds??? I recently gave a Mongoose BMX in VGC away for free. I bought it in the early 80's for my son. It was hardly ever used and was taking up space in the garage. Maybe I should have done a bit of research to check what it was worth. Oh well, you live and learn.
The guy selling the burgers very very friendly great humour brilliant customer service a credit to Blackpool,it’s such a shame that Blackpool is slowly dying due to those who earned good money in its heyday not putting the money back into their business,you would think the local council would put some money into upgrading the shops and bed and breakfast,it was once a great place to visit ot anymore.