Blackpool Illuminations 2014
Jan 6, 2015 8:17:44 GMT
Post by tod2 on Jan 6, 2015 8:17:44 GMT
Blackpool....playground of the Stag Night boys, the Hen Party girls, the thrill seeking rollercoaster riders, and the rest of us who see Blackpool in a completely different light altogether!
As we were in England the time of the annual Illuminations, a visit with old friends, and the fact there would be a fireworks competition on the North Pier, convinced us it was time for a second visit to Blackpool. This time we had high hopes for good weather unlike the constant drizzle that dampened our enjoyment last time.
Our friends wisely booked a rather nice old hotel with a bit of class. It was further down the promenade and out of the crush of the area around the Tower.
Setting off from Rossendale ( near Manchester) we first called in at Bury Market. Being a Friday it wasn't overcrowded and we had a very enjoyable stroll through the stalls and shops.
Our arrival in Blackpool at lunchtime was an opportunity to enjoy a lovely light lunch at Bispham Kitchen. We would never have known about this delightful eatery on our own....pays to go with old hands at the Blackpool game!
With an afternoon to kill we continued on by tram ( new and very slick!), to Fleetwood Knott End Ferry. A trip back allowed us time to stroll the promenade on this glorious calm day.
Our Hotel
The promenade had been renovated beautifully, except they had not got around to painting the rusting seats on the Pier.
Tram to Fleetwood
That evening we did a mini tour of the lights and had dinner at Bella Italia.
Coming up....A trip to Lowther
As we were in England the time of the annual Illuminations, a visit with old friends, and the fact there would be a fireworks competition on the North Pier, convinced us it was time for a second visit to Blackpool. This time we had high hopes for good weather unlike the constant drizzle that dampened our enjoyment last time.
Our friends wisely booked a rather nice old hotel with a bit of class. It was further down the promenade and out of the crush of the area around the Tower.
Setting off from Rossendale ( near Manchester) we first called in at Bury Market. Being a Friday it wasn't overcrowded and we had a very enjoyable stroll through the stalls and shops.
Our arrival in Blackpool at lunchtime was an opportunity to enjoy a lovely light lunch at Bispham Kitchen. We would never have known about this delightful eatery on our own....pays to go with old hands at the Blackpool game!
With an afternoon to kill we continued on by tram ( new and very slick!), to Fleetwood Knott End Ferry. A trip back allowed us time to stroll the promenade on this glorious calm day.
Our Hotel
The promenade had been renovated beautifully, except they had not got around to painting the rusting seats on the Pier.
Tram to Fleetwood
That evening we did a mini tour of the lights and had dinner at Bella Italia.
Coming up....A trip to Lowther