A Mooch around Norbreck Blackpool

A little mooch around the Norbreck Castle Hotel & surrounding area in Blackpool.
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[@teddy20111000]

Have stayed at the Norbreck Castle many times and always found the staff to be great. The building around the back on it's own is were the hotel does it's laundry :-)

[@jxb9468]

Interesting, thanks. My dad was a jazz muso and regularly played at the Norbreck... probably late 80s and 90s... a very popular weekend! Happy days! Jx

[@keving331]

Stayed at Norbreck three weeks ago. Not too bad, given the price (£45 for double room), but very basic. New carpets and cheap sofas and tables in public areas. Minimal contents in bedroom, including thin mattress, I suppose to discourage theft. No bog roll holder or towel rail in bathroom - looked like both had been ripped away from wall. Breakfast in cavernous dining room was edible but industrial-standard. Biggest failing - the hotel bar shut at 9pm, yes 9pm - so we had to go back out shortly after 9pm and get tram to Fleetwood, where we enjoyed some late-night (I mean, after 9pm) beers at the ‘Spoons.

[@MoistMoments]

Love the word Mooch, its not used often enough😀👍

[@paulinefraser4097]

Thanks for the walk around Norbreck Stephen you just about went past the last house I lived in on Norbreck Rd before coming to Canada,on the side you were on across from the chippy i also spent my last New years eve with my family at the Norbreck castle New years Eve do , I loved living there and I went to Norbreck Primary school down the other end of Norbreck Road Thanks again for a little walk down memory lane for me😁 take care until next time Pauline from Blackpool living in Canada 🍁

[@phyllistaylor5534]

Originally Norbreck castle had hosts Mr and Mrs Braithwaite. They lived at Blowing Sands, an area of Common Edge Road, Marton Moss, at the bottom of Squires Gate Lane. They lived in a 16th century cottage at the end of a row of cottages. Their son, Billy , made the first swimming pool at the hotel. Their relatives still live on Marton Moss. I enjoy the videos. Left Blackpool in 1991 and now live in Pahrump, in the Mohave Desert, west of Las Vegas.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Amazing info. The cottage, Blowing Sands, is still there.

[@bobbyprice4280]

Are used to stay at the norbreck castle at Christmas time, but this year was staying at the Savoy but norbreck castle was a good hotel

[@jrsc01.]

Thanks, received my calendar through the post today, well pleased with it!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Great to hear!

[@dianemckill5708]

Thanks for another different view of Blackpool and some of the houses further down do look like they are a bit better and dearer. It's just a shame so many houses are rundown but it's the same everywhere. Be safe Stephen.

[@julianmulloy3772]

Your mate got 17k views

[@SueBarrett-rl1dm]

One of best hotels in blackpool is the ruskin hotel very clean rooms and fabulous food and very nice and friendly staff we stay there every year will be back in july and for the lights

[@dunnwell7780]

Stayed at the Norbreck as a kid in the 1980s. It was rather basic, as I recall (some of the more candid in the family group used the words "bit of a dump..."), with the size of the place it was a great place to explore as a kid. It also had a snooker room full of photos of the snooker tournament they hosted at the time.

[@carolinemcgonigle6877]

Thanks

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@thud1015]

Great video, and thanks for getting my calendar to me

[@mikebryan7060]

Hi Stephen. Great video as ever. I gave some info relevant to the video you may find interesting. In the late 80s and into the 90s I worked for Boddingtons Brewery and a pub manager. In 1988 I was at the Thornton Lodge in Little Thornton . The pub had previously bern known as the Buccaneer. The pub was owned by a msn who owned about 8 pubs on the Fylde Coast . All the pubs had a sea going theme. The Buccaneer, the Volunteer The Mutineer The Bounty Aand the County at Lytham and the Mariners as featured in this video. In about 1985, the owner sold out to Boddingtons Brewery. He also had a business near the airport. He also had a couple of other pubs maybe the Traveller's at Cleveleys. They were all hugely busy pubs back in the day. Hope this is interesting to you. Cheers Mike. The same guy also owned the Illawalla next door the Thornton Lodge aka The Buccaneer.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Great info Mike. I must take a good mooch up around Thornton soon. It's an area I have yet to cover, but has a lot of interesting stuff.

[@juliec70]

I've stayed in Norbreck they was painting when i was there my room was very clean and a sea view nice area near bispham ty Stephen 😊 the views are amazing x that Chinese takeaway is food is beautiful 😊

[@hazelmanship7516]

Great walk around a different area, Norbreck looks nice, thanks take care 😊

[@mildredschulz]

Hi Stephen . The castle hotel looks lovely very big and some nice houses in the area. Looks like a lovely evening. The sky looks great. Take care of yourself and I’ll see you in your next video 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@dianeroscoe1220]

What a fantastic history and information packed video Stephen. You’re a natural. Love your humour, the lady whistling and mattresses outside a hotel maybe ? Lmfao. A natural. Perfecto ! I’ve learned so many things about places previous on sites and lots roads and sides roads never. Been down or knew existed. Don’t know lot Blackpool roads let alone further afield and other areas nearby ish ! So it’s so good for you to highlight so many things, you’re an encyclopaedia of knowledge Stephen, you know so so much and facts. Absolutely amazing. No wonder you e thousands followers and avid fans. I consider myself a top fan and always try watch well do watch them and put my comments. The norbreck castle, clueless, heard of it, see it when passing on a train, but never stayed in it, seems be many bad review !! It’s a big place, guess with much smaller hotels etc there’s more of a personal touch, and time to manage it and smooth running, but a place that big, Who may have cut corners ! I’ve no idea whatsoever. Oh yeah ! You mentioned a. “Haunted house” or supposedly ? Could you let us know the full name or road or number. I like researching on that type stuff. Thanks. Again a fabulous video Stephen. Keep up your great work, time and decication. Takecare. Have a relaxing Thursday and Friday and weekend too. Di. Xxxx

[@SimonM-63]

Nice atmospheric video, Steve 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon

[@nps2512]

Love the Norbreck despite its faults

[@RadeyRads]

I stayed at the Norbreck Oct 22, room was fine but the hallway stank of weed and there was loads of half eaten pizza/kebsbs left outside some rooms. The breakfast was really nice

[@alanpearson9898]

Trader jacks was the night club at The Imperial. There used to be the Norbreck Nite Spot at the Norbreck Castle.

[@jacquiquinn997]

Been to both of those many years ago

[@DisneyMarkUK]

I saw you & Chris last night in Happy Days, was gonna say hi but you were in deep conversation.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No probs.

[@jonathanbowles2577]

A very Warm and Good Evening to you Steve. I really enjoyed your Mooch around the streets near the Norbreck Castle Hotel. Very clear narration, Superb Quality Camera, Your night time Light Exposure was Excellent. You always make your video's really Interesting and very Factual. Thank you very much Steve. 😃😃💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Jonathan

[@uk-martin4905]

The original hotel was the block on the right as you face the building. I have always thought it looks rather sinister - evil, in fact - but the recent rather bold repaint has worked in its favour. I remember the BP petrol station at the front . Occasionally I used to walk to work along Norbreck Road next to the hotel and the view of the rear of the building (not seeen by residents) was truly appalling.....this was nearly 30 years before I first saw the shocking reviews of the place. Nothing on this earth would get me inside there......100 years ago there were large potted palms in the Dining Room. The hotel had style! The back looks a lot more presentable now.

[@ianmccaffery3896]

Stayed there around 30 years ago, it was nice then, Received my calendar today, absolutely brilliant, thank you, Great Job

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you got the calendar Ian 👍

[@chipbuttytime3396]

It looks like the kind of place former members of Showaddywaddy go to for a swinger's party.

[@rosscol1164]

I've stayed at the Norbreck once and had a tiny room with antique creeky furniture and an awful shower over small cramped bath which i slipped and fell in!!! Room was at the back so had a great view of the Premier shop and Morrisons Local 😂😂

[@LouiseHawkins-pk7gg]

Yes I stayed there when I was about 10 years old with my aunt and nan and my brother who was 16

[@stevenwade7466]

Marvelous video done at the perfect time to give it all a Halloween feel.

[@lenlever9539]

Hi Stephen - I stayed at the Norbreck back in February / March 2023. It was basic but for the price I could not complain. Everything in the room worked, the radiator too. I actually ate most breakfasts and evening meals there and whilst they didn't vary that much over the course of two weeks, there was certainly plenty to eat. The bed was comfortable and I slept like a log. Would I consider staying there again? I would say yes. My room actually looked back on to the Morrisons Daily; not a great view but I wasn't staying there for the views. I also remember attending the pool when I was very young and at school (cannot remember which school - it was either Baines Endowed primary or Belvedere [now Milford]). The pool was on the Norbreck Rd side. I saw in Feb that they now have a pool near the dining area so not sure if the original pool has been closed.

[@bernardpage4639]

The Norbreck Castle used to be a nice hotel until recently. You need to watch ‘Walk With Me Tim’ who stayed there and didn’t think much of it.

[@jimmyparr4493]

Good evening Stephen

[@guypickup4966]

Back in the seventies the nearby esteemed catering college,used have food competition for students there (salon culinere)

[@spex357]

i used to swim there in the winter because it was heated, and Derby baths wasn't.

[@julianmulloy3772]

I love the Norbreck castle stayed there twice 2002& 2012, Alex Higgins, Jimmy White, Steve Davies played in the UK open at the Norbreck, love the shops at the back of the hotel thanks Stephen.

[@ianmodernist.7038]

You should do a book m8 A-Z of Blackpool top man you no the Manor stay safe ❤

[@dougslad7]

Enjoyable & informative video mate - it's a pity someone like Stevie Wynn couldn't buy this, demolish it and build a Vegas style hotel/casino in it's place - I think it would be fantastic for Blackpool and do really well - if you've been to Vegas you will know what I mean - keep the videos coming Stephen - cheers - Dave.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

The Norbreck Castle is the only hotel that can in some way be compared with some of the Las Vegas hotels due to it's size. I have stayed in Vegas a few times, first at the Luxor, then Excalibur and Mirage.

[@bettywhittaker6083]

It was very interesting looking around the Norbreck. Thanks Steve.

[@derekHowes-nq7nf]

I used the mini market to get my cans after the bsr closed

[@stephenmerrington4823]

Hi Steve another good video love you vids Steve you’re the best

[@shm1270]

The size of this place is incredible! I wonder what the electricity bill is? 😂

[@RyanFord-13]

I like the Norbreck Castle Hotel i go pass it when I go to Fleetwood on the tram Stephen I’m going to Blackpool for Halloween and Christmas this year so thanks Stephen I enjoyed that little mooch around Norbreck.

[@kathleenmccarroll3755]

Great Steven I remember trader Jack's Norbreck Castle was a great venue in its day and I knew a lady who lived in the area really nice house very wealthy

[@davidnm21]

Nice walk around the Norbreck Stephen. I can remember a couple of years ago another certain KZbinr stayed here and done a vlog on it. Looks quite a swanky area around the back part. Handy shops and takeaways nearby if you we’re staying there.

[@davidwil58]

Stayed there a few times, never had any problems. You get what you pay for; they’re a value hotel for coach trips and cheapskates. If you want somewhere more swanky, pay a bit more. You can hardly pay some of the cheapest rates and expect the ritz.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

True 👍

[@Sr19769p]

Exactly.

[@neilcunningham3280]

Yes. At the weekend and saw your good self on Sunday. I was the slightly rotund person you held the door open for me then on the tram. Hope I wasn't too loud on the phone

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No probs pal 👍

[@joymaxfield7589]

Thank you Stephen .👍👍 17:32

[@leoaoreilly408]

Stayed there in the last year ,loved it yhe place is nice loved the atmosphere and staff

[@jacquelinemccann1493]

Hi Stephen my husband stayed at the Norbreck in April this year as my grandson had a football tournament over that weekend he said it was OK but basic, you get what you pay for, I've Just ordered a Calendar can't wait to get it 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jacqueline. I saw your order come in tonight.

[@Lovelifeandtravel]

Stayed at the Norbreck Castle when I came over from Australia for my Nana’s funeral in Fleetwood. It was disgraceful. Customer service was dreadful, needed renovating, the room wasn’t cleaned very well….the hallway was like a rabbit Warren trying to get to our room with heavy cases. Worst place I’ve stayed. A running joke in the family now. 😂

[@jennybates]

The Mariners Bar was a very popular pub. It burned down almost 20 years ago.

[@juliekulatunga4188]

lovely twilight walk about. Thank you.

[@brendasword8903]

That was good to watch Stephen really enjoyed that thanks

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Brenda 👍

[@72thewho]

My mate lives on Westbury Close behind the Norbreck Castle , I remember the petrol station there and it was very handy , I would have thought a petrol station would do very well there

[@TheBorzoilover]

I think it looks a spectacular building from the front and the recent painting looks really good, i stayed at the Norbreck a few years back and yes it has it's faults but it's not all bad for the price, they put on great entertainment when i was there....I believe and stand to be corrected that Trader Jacks was in the Imperial hotel further down the promenade, also stayed there as well and the drinks were well pricey.

[@tonidewonderful4187]

Your voice and presentation style (all natural) and tit-bits of information are a real pleasure to see and hear and very relaxing after a hard day out and about. Thank you

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for the compliment 🙏

[@Sr19769p]

Top vid as always, Steve 👍.

[@andywright3450]

Hi mate great walk round looks all good .. sky looks lovely ....

[@sb-kn6vb]

I stopped in the Norbreck last year. The place was awful. Dirty and stunk of smoke. The room needed renovation. Stain bathroom floor and old carpet in main room.

[@jayoneill1533]

There are even fewer trees in North Blackpool than in the rest of the city. It’s amazing to me how few of the flats show any signs of life.

[@paulsanderson8804]

Nice walk Stephen yes that street did look a bit eerie a lot of people saying the hotel is basic.. anyway catch you on your next tour..

[@garrisonsgorrillaz1]

This is a great channel.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks

[@davidpendry7731]

My late uncle lived in Pennystone road for many years. He was the musical director at the Ice Show at the Pleasure beach when they had live music Pennystone road is first right after Red Bank Road

[@Shaunsfavourites]

Sad Cafe played at Norcalympia. Excellent concert.

[@andrewlee109]

Only time I have visited the norbreck is when Narsa the northwest amateur radio rally was on. Don’t think I would stay there due to the reviews of the hotel and rooms itself

[@MrSargemneil]

I stayed at the Norbreck on Saturday Night and apart from Swim and a very late Night to Bed that s the only times I use the place .I'm OK with it. 5:17

[@RB-jq6gh]

I call it "NOBREAK" Castle.

[@ColinWhitehead-xy9px]

Hi Steven, just watching this video, and my hubby was wondering what happened to Derby Baths, all he knows is that it got sold and that's it. Hope you could tell us more.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It got knocked down in 99, and there was a clause put in place not to build on the land it occupied.

[@user-ep2nc7sv3j]

My son lives on Norbreck rd and it's quite a nice rd ify at all

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Hmmm, I see you created your account just to make this comment.

[@barbarafowler6842]

Great views out to sea

[@janobyrne2424]

Thanks for the video Stephen, not sure what I think of the Norbreck Castle heard so many nightmare stories from people who have stayed there. Yet the dos they have there are always recommended, perhaps a place to visit not stay. By the way 2024s calendar is beautiful and better than last years, thank you. 😊😊😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jan. I’m glad you have the calendar.

[@ralmac1000]

Wilfred Pickles and Mable lived on Chatsworth avenue in the bunglelow half way down

[@centureye]

I remember that petrol station

[@Shaunsfavourites]

Hint, Go to Thornton, and you can show everyone where Illawalla was!!

[@nigelstringerNVS]

Nice video Stephen.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Nigel 👍

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always love the look of the Norbreck but I'm not tempted to stay there its too far out for me though I like Hull Road areas have a great day xx

[@phyllistaylor5534]

The cottage i refer to was demolished long ago, sorry.

[@chessparrotify]

I played in the British Chess Championship in 1988 at the Norbreck.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I played a 14 year old at chess earlier this week and he ran rings around me. It did, however, end up a stalemate.

[@Shaunsfavourites]

I thought Trader Jacks was the amazing nightclub at the Imperial. Based around the swimming pool. ThevDJ was brilliant.

[@mrtiabrown]

Aye Tut Tut Swanky

[@helenpolson2453]

Hi Stephen hope are keeping well from helen

[@briancumpsty4205]

In 1991 anyone could become a snooker professional if they had the money to pay for entry to tournaments and around 700 people did so ' including a 16 year old ronnie o Sullivan 'John Higgins and mark Williams ' i spent most of that summer watching them in there first season ronnie won around 72 of 74 qualifying matches there' including the quickest ever best of 9 match which he won in around 42 minutes and yes i was there' also the Mariners pub was the pub Alex Higgins would go in when he was playing in the qualifiers and was often seen worse for wear' also the bend you walked to at the side of the norbreck if it was daylight you would have seen a massive tap and watering can feature in one of the gardens approximately opposite the vets

[@leightongoss6147]

Interesting video. Just to point out that Trader Jacks was the nightclub in the basement of the Imperial Hotel so your informant got a bit confused there 🙂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for the info!

[@robertboughton11]

Hi Stephen

[@robertbradley6866]

Worked their for £2.50 an hour. Hasten to add never again. It was fun though.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Must have been a few decades ago, I hope!

[@robertbradley6866]

You introspective mind never ceases to amaze me. 20 years ago.

[@robertbradley6866]

Or it could of been 30 years ago. I remember the Mariners sold Boddington s for a pound.

[@patriciajohnson7658]

wasnt trader jacks the disco under the imperial ,

[@SueBarrett-rl1dm]

Hi Steven would it be possible to send a cheque for two calenders if possible let me know how much plus pp if not will ask my son to sort it then pay him calenders look brillant

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I have an idea Sue. Could you send the cheque to 6-8 Dale Street Blackpool FY1 5AF & just put my name on the letter. I’ll get it when next over there and then I can post them. It’s £32.50 for the two 🙏

[@SueBarrett-rl1dm]

Great thanks steven will sort it over weekend

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@SueBarrett-rl1dm Hi Sue. My name is spelt with a ph, not a v, thanks.

[@SueBarrett-rl1dm]

Sorry

[@ellenkellett6529]

Hi Stephen you wouldn't get me staying at the Norbreck hotel 🤮,the area around doesn't look to bad i would want to live around there, but the other rosds don't look to bad

[@guypickup4966]

Never seen back of norbreck

[@mortie111]

Hi I thought Trader Jack's was under the imperial Hotel?

[@juliemcgarty4764]

Couldn't stay in that hotel they should pay us to stay there 😂

[@al.4477]

Hi there, Loving these videos. However, I think you missed a trick by not calling your channel 'A Walk on the Fylde Side' :)

[@fffddgcg1263]

can you stay in norbeck for video

[@nbvhoho2738]

Great to do the shining If the guests are noisy the man with the axe will get em Prob ok in the week as long as the kids dont mess with the plug socket

[@johnallen3423]

Is that near the bullion deal place?

[@waynecheshire7878]

I heard it’s a cheap hotel but like most things you pay for what you get 💰

[@lawrencewatters5448]

No Craig Jack was at the Imperial hotel

[@roseannburke-lj5qt]

Hi Stephen anotha great video saw your video abt your calendars was that your mum videoing you

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No, it was Frank in Blackpool www.youtube.com/@frankinblackpool

[@Shaunsfavourites]

Did Violet Carson live in Norbreck?

[@TinWhistleTV]

Great video Stephen, you are showing me parts I am not familiar with. As for the Chinese shop, it was making me peckish hehe

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

You and me both! 🍜