Blackpool to Fleetwood Road Trip

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

**Correction** Sir Peter Hesketh of Fleetwood, not John.

[@ellie-maydavenport3118]

Sir Peter hesketh of flewoood not John

[@williamfowler8840]

Will, from the USA here. Awesome video Stephen! I really enjoyed this. Better than a tour bus, and I hope you can do some more like this in the future, preferably when you are in the best of health. Thanks once again!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Will 🙏

[@jamesmiddleton5213]

Look at this ladies and gentlemen a bad back and can barely move but can still provide a damn good video for his viewers Stephen you really are a credit to your viewers and Blackpool

[@steeleye2112]

As a Fleetwood lad who's not been back for many a year this brings back a lot of memories. Used to love taking the tram to South Pier and walking back through the lights. Seems like a lifetime ago.

[@darrenwilmer3971]

Absolutely loved this video. Despite being born & bred in Peterborough I used to be a regular visitor to Blackpool. This brought back some great memories. So much has changed since my last visit about 12 years ago. That big black building next to Coral Island definitely wasn't there nor was the mirror ball. Brings back memories of some really fun times in Gaietys ( probably spelt that wrong ) & the Flagship or the Palace night clubs.

[@jen6251]

I love drive through videos something a bit different sometimes it's nice to just to go for a drive and have a change of scenery I love walking videos I learnt a lot a lot about Blackpool it's nice to have a walk and visit different places good video can't wait for the next new videos

[@moonagedaydream4489]

I meant to say that all of my friends received their calendars this week, they all really love them. Thank you so much for sending them all out so fast Stephen xxx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Moonage xx

[@muddy789]

hi steve anchors home lane is where borders Blackpool from wyre so like squires gate with st Annes same with crossing anchors home lane one side begins b/pool other wyre once you cross it...john..south shore...

[@stamfordplace5]

Wonderful memories watching this. My late Grandparents lived near the Norbreck Castle in the 70’s and 80’s. As a young lad I used to ride then tram back and to from Cleveleys to Starr Gate. Still visit a couple of times every year. Always love your videos, Happy Christmas and all the best for 2023

[@stever2588]

Thanks for the memory into Fleetwood where i used to live back 40yrs ago, so much has changed. woww

[@stephenmcculley7]

I remember the windmill at Waterloo Road. It was always useful as a landmark to pin point where Waterloo Road was when I wasn't quite as familiar to Blackpool as I am these days.

[@jenniferjones188]

Loved it thank you. Memories of Cleveleys in the 1990s with family.

[@jamiesmith8042]

Really enjoy these driving videos.

[@TheBorzoilover]

That was fabulous Stephen i remember so many of those areas of Blackpool and up towards Fleetwood, i really would love to move back to Blackpool so much to do and see and places to go outwith Blackpool, maybe one day soon. Thank you.

[@seanb9815]

A very good video and Blackpool looks wonderful when the sun is shining. I lived there for 20 years, coop Street and have some lovely memories. The journey to Fleetwood is very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.

[@jacquelinemccann1493]

Hope your back gets better soon Stephen take care☺

[@moonagedaydream4489]

Thank you so much for that fantastic ride in the Starbus, it was a really enjoyable, fact filled journey. It was quite a long video, but it went by so fast when I watched it, just shows how much I loved it. I know how bad your back has been all week Stephen, but as always you are so dedicated, and you went out and delivered an absolutely brilliant video. Speak to you later 😘 xxx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Moonage xx

[@markoconnor5240]

A trip down memory lane, have been on holiday in fleetwood, loved it thank you

[@fredgaskit]

Thanks for posting. I've ran the Blackpool to Fleetwood pier to pier race😁

[@richardbarber8023]

Get well soon I am waiting for 2 new knee joints know how you feel love the videos please keep them coming if you not well to do any more videos till new year have a wonderful Christmas and hope you and family have a great one

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 👍

[@phildeffley6380]

Mate your the best what a great video I've drive all the same as you last year its a good drive thanks mate

[@gazza2933]

I don't know this part of the world at all. So bit of an adventure. Thanks for this Stephen, and hope that you get that back problem sorted out mate. 🎅 🎄 ⛱ 👍

[@missliverpoolcatlady]

Brilliant 👍👍 ill say it again.....i love the driving and commentary vids ❤ all the best Cheryl from Liverpool

[@forklift8675]

Worked as a taxi driver in Fleetwood for 10 yrs. Remember the pier and the Jolly Roger Bar before it burnt down. We used to pick up a guy from there who was a manager. His name was Harry Allen who happend to be the last Hangman in the UK. He lived on the Rossall estate. Also the Steamer Pub on Dock St opposite the old Roll on Roll off and Ferry Dock was run by Syd Little of Little and Large fame. Don't know if he still does. Very busy for taxis especially when the fishing boats were still operating from there.

[@davidlittle3045]

I thought Syd Little ran the Strawberry Gardens ?

[@forklift8675]

@@davidlittle3045 you know you are right old pal.... my mistake. I finished on the cabs 1986 and moved south... So he took the Strawberry after I'd moved away. And I relied on mates to keep in touch with Fleetwood.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Syd Little is still in Fleetwood.

[@noeticaphrodite221]

Very interesting stuff, although sent me on a large Wikipedia article reading rabbit hole 😂

[@35davg]

that journey brings back memories from years ago for me, i hope your back gets better.

[@duncanletts3015]

Nice informative commentary 👍

[@tinniswood2577]

Really enjoyed that trip, beautiful weather, cold but so bright and cheerful.

[@stephenmcculley7]

I remember the overbridge by the Tower, near to where the building that was the Palace was.

[@sharonheeley4115]

Hi Stephen, another trip down memory Lane for me! I can’t thank you enough for your great videos. As a child , my mum and dad always took me to Fleetwood , and Blackpool, such a wonderful time over 40 years ago now! Bless you , look after yourself and wishing you a very happy Christmas xx

[@juliefoster2812]

Same here.Looks gorgeous in the sunshine.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Sharon

[@JohnSmith-bx8zb]

Hesketh also devised the street layout for Fleetwood.

[@fredziffle1991]

Brings back a few family memories.... Stayed at the Cliffs hotel full board with my dad when my wife first came to the UK then stayed three times at the Queen's hotel just behind the tower. Did the tram route from end to end several times.... Love Blackpool...

[@johnlaw3323]

Another great video many thanks for sharing and I hope your back gets better soon.

[@geoffreycstevenson226]

Didn’t know that they built the tower building around the aquarium loved going around that a lot as a kid always on a Saturday in the two week pit holiday Thanx for that Steven

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Really enjoy the driving type videos well done great idea 👍👍

[@maccate6868]

Hope you feel better soon. From someone who has back problems I can understand the pain and inconvenience back problems cause.

[@roytabberer7427]

Thoroughly enjoyed the drive, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@philipcroft9857]

Nice drive Stephen, beautiful blue skies, shame its not 25degrees warmer!!

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Enjoying the drive through to Fleetwood.Hope your back is feeling more comfortable soon, Stephen.

[@jammyjolly1401]

Your so underrated. One of the best vloggers I've seen in a while. Keep on going with the amazing work.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jammyjolly1401]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool You always do!

[@moonagedaydream4489]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool What a lovely comment Stephen, and very well deserved xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@moonagedaydream4489 Thanks Moonage xx

[@davidowen5295]

Enjoyable drive Stephen really enjoyed that 👍

[@davidjones4456]

Thanks Stephen. Hope the back gets better soon.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks David 👍

[@jeanwalker3752]

Hi Stephen , another great video! You are so knowledgeable about Blackpool and the surrounding areas. We park our motorhome near the North Euston Hotel and go on the bus or tram into Blackpool. We love Fleetwood, there’s a mix of the old and new. Hope your back feels better soon! Look forward to your next video.xxxx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jean.

[@Otto4th]

Really enjoyable video-trip! Hope your back gets better & all the best for Christmas and the New Year

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks, you too!

[@junelaw4162]

Kept me gripped from start to finish love the drive ones hope yer back gets better till the next one 😊 37:24

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks June.

[@johnowen5686]

Thanks Stephen a really interesting and informative video 📹hope your back soon improves nothing worse than back pain I know the feeling, and no painkillers touch it.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks John 👍

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always very much enjoyed that drive very interesting and informative thank you its good o know different things looks a lovely sunny day too have a great evening xx

[@juliec70]

Aww hope your feeling well soon back pain is awful, great driving video Stephen ty 😊

[@jonhartley]

The reason the hotel was built was that whilst LNER had a dirct route to Scotland on the east coast, the west coast had Shap to climb which was too high for the loco's to manage. Passengers stayed at the North Euston and then caught the ferry to Ardrossen to connect with the train to Glasgow and beyond. When the tracks over Shap were built it still needed a banker engine to help the climb, but at least it gave a direct west coast route from London.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for the info.

[@martinnorth2680]

Brilliant video, enjoyed that

[@alanhoyle8901]

Thank for a very informative and interesting video 🙂

[@Bernardo-df2oy]

Great video, I used to love going to Blackpool for holidays when I was younger, I remember getting the tram to Fleetwood market from Blackpool Central pier, Great memories, and the donkeys on the beach, and a boat ride they used to drive lorries into the water to get on the boats😄

[@markedwards6147]

Hi Stephen, Such a superb video. Thanks so much. It evoced lovely memories for me of when I was a young boy, back in the Seventies, and mum and dad would say 'let's drive up the M6 to St Annes, and then drive along the Prom to Blackpool to see the illuminations.' We did this pretty much every half-term school holiday in October. I loved the big, open sand dunes at St Anne's to romp in and make my sandcastles ☺️ The Prom along that stretch of the Flyde coast is so long, and seeing it again today in your video has been so uplifting. I hope your back has improved by now - LOL! You probably need some physio or massage therapy! I must get around to another little holiday in Blackpool, perhaps this coming summer or Autumn. I really fancy trying the brand new hotel, Boulevard, as a couple of people I know have stayed there and said it was SO superb and clean with every possible amenity. Keep up the great work 😎👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark. Great memories.

[@brewsterkits]

Sorry you have a bad back, sympathies, I have a little rotter that plays up now and then. Nice trip out thanks

[@karengill8234]

Super video Stephen, Do hope your back gets better soon. …….

[@steveshakespeare8492]

That was a great drive through to Fleetwood Steve 😀👍hope the back is feeling better soon!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Steve 👍

[@MICKEY1964able]

hi just to let you know calender arrived today thank you

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Great stuff 👍

[@carolbuck7744]

Good Morning Stephen :) really enjoyed the video..nice to see blue skies and glad you are keeping warm in your car...:) hope your back gets better soon

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Carol.

[@Gail-o3f]

Lovey vidio take care with back

[@gavinhodgkins6643]

Hi there Stephen. Great video and one of the best driving videos yet. I would just like to say you always make informative, entertaining and enjoyable videos. Thank you so much for your videos this year, wishing a very happy Christmas and here is to more brilliant videos in 2023.

[@ThomasDevOnline]

Hope your back improves. Great videos and great job for getting out there for making videos!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks pal.

[@fredaredfern6670]

Brings back lovely memories Steven done that journey times when we visited Blackpool my husband loved Fleetwood. Spent many a day there x

[@beckylee4735]

Thanks for showing the beauty of my little hometown. Fleetwood can get a bit of a bad rep, but I'm sure most places have a bad element. True codheads, as we are known, are the salt of the earth. In times of trouble, you couldn't ask for a more caring community. Again, thank you, for showing people, my beautiful home.

[@seekerofstones2017]

Many thanks for this Stephen.

[@scottstrails9369]

Superb.. thanks

[@juliefoster2812]

Really enjoyed this.A very enjoyable trip down memory lane.Hope your back is better soon.

[@Nutmeg498]

Get well soon stephen

[@mismis150]

This has been one of your best so far Stephen. Thank you so much. I have done that journey thousands of times and love every inch of it, especially at sunset. I love everything you do. Please never stop. You are an absolute legend. Hope your back is feeling better soon. Take care mate . All the very best to you. Happy Christmas

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@leeandrew8987]

Hello from Fleetwood hope you feel better soon

[@davidnm21]

Thoroughly interesting drive from Squires Gate Lane to Fleetwood, really enjoyed that Stephen and a terrific commentary to go with it. Love the way the tram crosses the road into the middle of the roadway at 21:47. Nice drive thank you and hope you feel better soon with your back.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks David.

[@pamtufnell6751]

I love the mirror ball

[@fionacrockatt5614]

Hi stephen another good video looks cold there hope you feel better with your back soon nice drive from blackpool to Fleetwood

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Fiona 👍

[@brianhiggins3090]

Hi Stephen, thanks for another great video really enjoyed that trip out to Fleetwood and you pointing out the landmarks on the way, hope you're back improves very soon I know only too well how painful it can be. Have a good weekend. 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Brian 👍

[@chrislennon4298]

Hi Stephen. Enjoyed driving video. Didn't realise how far Squires Gate to Fleetwood was. Hopefully you will feel better soon. Take care

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Chris.

[@sandradowling4605]

I adore Art Deco Steve

[@adamsimmons631]

Beautiful weather for your video, Stephen 🙂 nice to see you driving around some of the areas in Blackpool I visited a few months ago. My friend Jennie and I even ventured out to Lytham and I had a foot long chocolate éclair 😊. I was going to get to go on one of the heritage trams - unfortunately they were fully booked 😑- I did get to ride on one of the modern ones.

[@stephenshippam9374]

Hi Steve great video as always really enjoyed it look forward to your next one

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 👍

[@jayoneill1533]

Thanks Stephen for driving us up to Fleetwood in the Starbus, an interesting trip. As a Los Angeleno, I’m amazed how casually people park their cars along side a busy road. I’m curious how many cars get smacked at night by motorists with maybe too much to drink…

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes our roads can get a bit cramped with parked cars, but I made the trip without incident.

[@jacquiquinn997]

Brilliant video stephen. If I do move back to Bpool not sure weather to look in stargate area or very north with all those lovley looking flats

[@Silverlady57-h2d]

I remember the windmill .. thanks Stephen really enjoyed this journey ...hope you’re not in to much pain with you’re back ...take care merry Christmas to you 🎉

[@garygray4640]

Really like visiting Fleetwood when we go to blackpool. Really like going round the shops and freeborn.

[@garygray4640]

@@Buzzj4k thanks for the information.

[@waynecheshire7878]

Great drive I’d never heard of doctor cocker thanks for all the info I hope your backs ok by now 🚚

[@hazelmanship7516]

Nice change for you to sit down for your vlog, take care with your back, great weather too. Thanks for sharing, can remember going to Fleetwood on the tram a long while back, it's further than you think.

[@bradmason5064]

Top video

[@sugarbertie1143]

A great road trip. I don't live in the Fylde but was in the North Euston a week ago for an evening meal when working and staying in Blackpool. Went up on the tram. Love the place and have been for the last two Christmas's in that hotel, the staff are great and food is really nice. . Fleetwood has fantastic views over Morecambe Bay and is great for sunsets. Keep up the good work! By the way the statue is of Sir Peter Hesketh not John !!

[@breebw]

Me old mum, long since passed had a habit of interrupting people if they were talking of their aching back. Before they could finish she would cut in "Shagger's back".

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

If only lol

[@JimAckroyd]

We've made the same journey many times Stephen. My wife and I always have a trip to Fleetwood Market when we visit friends in Blackpool.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jim.

[@rosenbloom100]

Another enjoyable drive video m8

[@juliemcgarty4764]

Hi stephen thanks fir the video hope your better soon a bad bad is horrible when i was off work with it took a while to get better

[@cannonfodder6654]

Lovely coffee and snacks in the Fleetwood beach kiosks and now a new cafe as well

[@JOHNRGRAY]

Another interesting and informative video 👍🏾 Greetings from Birmingham

[@JINNYJANNY]

Hope the back pain eases off soon x thanks for the lovely drive 👍

[@luken9263]

Could do with a few trees planting along the route.

[@kevinbarrett2653]

Another great video. I am just wondering if there is still a snooker hall underneath Burtons? I spent my childhood in that particular den of iniquity.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Did you mean Centre Cue? It used to be downstairs, opposite where the wedding chapel is. We were in there all the time & at all hours.

[@AndrewGerrard8]

just a point on the solar activity mentioned in the last blog our star has been experiencing heightened activity since spring 2022, having fired off its most powerful solar flare for five years back in April. It appears to be moving into a particularly active period of its 11-year cycle of activity, which began in 2019 and is expected to peak in 2025. so the cold weather is unlikely to be down to lessened activity? like your show alot have a great christmas.

[@fleetwoodinfocus7051]

Welcome to Fleetwood Stephen

[@Andrewjg_89]

There once was a railway line and railway station that went to Fleetwood before Blackpool Tram was extended to Fleetwood. And with Blackpool Tram to extend to Blackpool North station. I do like to go to Blackpool and take a ride on the tram.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Part of the railway line is being used by a club, I believe. I saw some of it in Thornton last week.

[@alansmith9166]

Ello from Woodstock Ontario Canada... good fish and chips in Fleetwood too... Alan!

[@xxqq5719]

23:00 crossing the border, sign on the left hand side "Welcome to Cleveleys". Carry on driving at the end of the video and mysteriously you'd end up back in Blackpool. Thank you for this video and all the rest.

[@minimaxi802]

I remember the Palatine hotel near the tower before it was demolished about 1973.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I was 4 then.

[@paulwood1088]

get your scope up clear sky freezing keep going Stephen