Has anyone been or live in Blackpool?

[Luke30]

Hi has anyone been or live in Blackpool? As I am on holiday in Blackpool from today till next week.

[MI5]

Used to go on holiday there when I was a kid but a bit too chavy for me these days.

[jonsie]

I live about 25 miles from there and lost count of the days I have spent there. I've not been for a few years and the last time I went I was surprised just how the town has changed so much from the once thriving holiday centre it once was.

It's still worth going if you haven't been before. The illuminations have started now I believe. Then there is the Tower with it's own attractions as well as the Pleasure Beach, Madame Tussauds and the Pier. Best way to travel around is on the trams. Enjoy @Luke30 

[TallTrees]

Hi @Luke30
Have a great holiday in Blackpool 👍

[Cleoriff]

I've been a few times years ago to see the lights. Once stayed at the Butlins Metropole for a rock and roll weekend.

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[gmarkj]

Went a couple of years ago.
Saw the lights. Went up the tower. Walked on the beach.
The town is not up to much (like a lot of towns now unfortunately) past the first two streets back from the front.

[jonsie]

Yes, it isn't somewhere I could go for a week unless the sun was shining every day. It's quite run down like most seaside towns in the North West now.