A lot of people in the UK have taken the extraordinary decision to holiday at home this summer. I can’t imagine why. Though perhaps the economy has got something to do with it. But staying in the UK needn’t mean having a rotten time, and you do get the odd sliver of sun appearing through the clouds. From time to time. But if you want to head for somewhere where fun is order of the day, then how about the traditional seaside town of Blackpool? On the lovely Lancashire coast and looking out over the Irish Sea, Blackpool became a major seaside resort in Victorian times, with the well-to-do Victorian ladies and gents being attracted to this resort’s extensive golden sandy beach, which stretches for a full seven miles along the whole of the seafront. Blackpool has thus grown to be the traditional British seaside resort that we know and love, with its cheeky picture postcards, stripy deck chairs, donkey rides, seaside rock, candy floss, ice cream, and fish and chip shops.
And if, amongst all the glittering amusement arcades and souvenir shops what you really yearn for is the chic sophistication of mainland Europe, you need look no further than up into the sky, for there is Blackpool Tower, which was inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and stands 158m high offering a fantastic view over the whole area, the town, the beach, the sea and the piers. Indeed – the piers. Blackpool has three of these fantastic constructions that form such an integral part of the British Victorian seaside resort. They are fabulous to walk along – in fact it’s like being on a ship, but without the sea sickness. They have shops, stalls, cafes and entertainment, and one of them even has a Ferris wheel.
One of the novelties of a visit to Blackpool and its beach, is that you can ride a tram all the way from Starr Gate in the town out to Fleetwood, eleven miles away, and the journey is all along the promenade, with a view of the beach and the sea all the way.
Blackpool Illuminations are particularly dramatic, and run for sixty-six days every year from the end of August. The illuminations are all along the promenade for several miles, and the trams are decorated too, sweeping along through the evening darkness sparkling with a multitude of lights. Children especially love the magical quality of the glowing profusion of colour.
And talking of children, they are bound to love Pleasure Beach Blackpool with its many different rides and attractions, including the fabulous roller coaster, Infusion. In fact you can enjoy the Pleasure Beach at any age.
Accommodation of all kinds is in abundance at Blackpool, from the well-known four star hotel chains, to reasonably priced bed and breakfast establishments. So if you want to get away for a bit, pack your bucket and spade, head for Blackpool, and pray for good weather.
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