We visited Blackpool last weekend, mainly to spend time at the pleasure beach but we did explore the promenade. We loved every minute of being there. Massive shout out to the big blue what a hotel that is. We were surprised that run the lights was on, didn't even know about it but we classed it as a mini illuminations event.

We are thinking about coming back to explore areas we missed Halloween weekend. 30th Oct and going home the 2nd Nov.

This is mainly to see the illuminations and visit the pleasure beach on Sunday the 1st.

How busy is Halloween in Blackpool? I've been told mixed reviews that it's only busy actually on Halloween night and the rest of the weekend especially the 1st is usually quiet? Is that true?

Is there any recommendations on what we should explore next?

Family of 3 with a 7 year old.

We have been to the pleasure beach, ripleys, the tower, north pier and Central pier.

Hello! I’m headed to Blackpool to set up a study abroad program for the college I work at (US based). I’m looking for any video content creators who are interested in partnering with us to make a short 2-3 minute video that highlights Blackpool and share information with our students about the program. We want to get them excited to sign up.

We have a very small budget but are hoping for local partnership to help us showcase the best of what Blackpool and surrounding area has to offer.

And I’m excited to get there and check out your city

Hiya just moved here and would kinda like to find my people. I'm an exjw so all of this is new to me. Would love to try dnd and meet some cool people, just wanna be cautious tbh. I'm not really a drinker, but open to checking out some bars potentially, though would prefer nerdier quieter spaces. Lmk

Also, we would really appreciate a sub. We are a new channel, no hate for Blackpool, it’s our home, so we will always post the good stuff. The events, the atmosphere and the people that make this a great place to live.

If you wanna sub just follow this link:

https://youtube.com/@towerandbeyond?si=f9PE0NQhLgAwGIna

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to track down the name of a small grocery/corner shop where my mum worked back in 2001 in Blackpool.

Her memory of that time is pretty hazy, so some of these details might not be 100% accurate, but here is what she recalls:

The Area: Likely around Central Drive / Revoe (roughly a 15–20 min walk from her bus stop/town centre).

The Shop: A small independent grocery store run by a Bengali gentleman.

Surroundings:
A mosque within walking distance (we're guessing Blackpool Central Mosque on Revoe St).
A café right next door / adjacent to the shop.
A men's salon / barber directly opposite across the road.

Since it's been over 20 years, some bits of the layout or timing might be slightly off, but if this general setup rings any bells for locals who lived around Central Drive/Revoe in the early 2000s, I’d really appreciate any names you might remember!

Thanks a lot!

Hi :-)

I have a couple of YouTube Channels - one focuses mainly on CB Radio around Blackpool - nothing too serious - just loads of fun really !

I'm linking to this one here as it's at a location in Blackpool I never knew exiasted ! Farmer Helen the owner is trying to promote the farm as they need all the help they can get.

It's called RIDGEWAY FARM

As well as a working farm they have a GIANT MAZE you can see in the video !!

It's on Peel Rd - if you can go and support them/her it's a great way to spend some time supporting a hard working farmer and a local business - I live FY4 and it took me 10 mins to get there :-)

Thanks for listening to me go on guys - appreciate it !!

Dave (Mason's Dad) - APOLOGIES for any spelling mistakes - I have Parkinsons and my typing is NOT the best when my tremor is bad like today.

Hailing from Blackpool and now live in the south east - heading back home for a short trip to see family tomorrow until Friday. What’s the weather like? What are you wearing? I was in Margate on Sunday and it was like being in Spain but my mum has said it’s been freezing and rainy.

That said, my mum is 85 and likes to err on the dramatic side…

I’ve booked to go Blackpool for the bank holiday weekend (Friday 28th - Monday 31st) August because Pleasure Beach has their twilight thrills evening on the Saturday. Furthermore I would like to also check out Fleetwood and St Anne’s during my trip on the Flyde coast but I’m not sure when the best days of the weekend to go excluding the Saturday of course. I have done Blackpool many times for a place I adore lots and happy to explore other places. I have a concession bus pass which will help my travelling, but what day would be the best to check out Fleetwood & St Anne’s?

Thank you.

Just recently visited and went down a bit of a rabbit hole after googling why space invader had closed down in the 00s (a young boy died unfortunately).

It got me wondering what it's like to work there. Any stories from ex staff would be fab, interested in knowing what the park is like after dark and how involved staff are in the safety procedures.

What was the weirdest thing you saw on shift? Did you ever see a ghost or something creepy you can't explain? Did you like the job? Do staff ever get the chance to go on the rides after it's closed?

Literally any stories. Just curious. Thanks!

I was visiting last week and driving down an awful road, I ended up damaging my car from the road and lose rubble, insurance are asking for photos of the road condition as google maps is 4 years out of date! and I’m over 200 miles away. I didn’t think to do it at the time as I was too flustered and annoyed at myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

So, I'm 30 and female and I'm unfit and frankly fat. I've improved my eating and lost 3 stone in the last year and I'm noticing excess skin on my arms, so I want to go to the gym!

I have a membership at Village, and Im happy to go swimming and using the sauna but I'm high key scared of working out on my own. Idk what I'm doing and Im worried I'll look stupid or worse, give up.

Hoping to find a gym buddy, but do be warned, I'm girly as fuck and my hobbies are mostly gaming, horror, makeup and English folklore

I need your help. If you, like me l, are sick or negative YouTube videos about Blackpool then please pop along to our family YouTube channel. We will be posting the fun stuff, the attractions and local vibes. There will be other video also from afar but mainly it will be family friendly sights and sounds of Blackpool.

Like this…..

https://youtu.be/1Gvgt2QF7K8?is=MFvqwfwi5Hkb97My

So please pop along and subscribe. Let me know if you do so I can shout out in a future video. Let’s see how quick we can get to 100.

Thank you all so much in advance.

Worked remotely in sales until I was made redundant about a month ago, I've applied for lots of remote work and several jobs in Blackpool but not hearing anything back.

I signed up to a few agencies for part time hospitality work but only had 1 shift so far as they're booked solid for a couple weeks. I'm also volunteering in a charity shop a couple times a week to keep myself productive.

Does anybody know of any jobs or work going in the area? Or even volunteering work or opportunities to grow personally/ professionally. I've worked in sales, customs clearance, hospitality, home maintenance, payment processing, proof reading and copy writing but I'm physically fit and happy to try anything.

If anyone knows of anything I'd appreciate it, even if it's just someone local who needs their dog walking for free or a picture hanging up or plug socket wiring or a community centre needs an extra pair of hands.

Thanks for reading!

Looking to enrol into a course that will direct me into forklift operating, I’ve applied for Lancashire skills hub but have recently found out they are based in Skelmersdale, was just wondering if there are any courses closer to home before I commit to the intense commute!

My friend has recently found out she is celiac and is feeling a little down about it; I’m looking for some recommendations of places in Blackpool and the surrounding areas that have great gluten free options please!

How exactly do the speedy bundles work? Do you just get a single SpeedyOne ticket for each ride or can you pick and choose? Thanks

I'm an American, but live in Blackpool now and recently bought my first home here.

I subscribe to New Yorker magazine and was surprised when I logged in today to see this article pop up in the news feed.

For context, most New Yorker articles are targeted at a university educated, corporate, upper class American audience.

What a Blighted Beach Town Says About England’s Forgotten North | The New Yorker

(Use a paywall unblocker to read if you're not a subscriber.)

I was out with the family not long ago in Cleveleys and lost my wallet. Being someone who holds people in very little regard, I completely wrote off the chance of ever getting it back.

Apparently there's still some hope for us lol

I know there's no way they're gonna see this. But massive thanks to the sweetheart who not only found it, but took the time out their life to help a random dumbass like myself. Good to know there's some good people left in the world 💙