Lights Out in Blackpool

[@frankinblackpool]

That was very kind of you to mention me.😀

[@MrsM70]

Everyone have a look at Frank's starling footage, it is fantastic. Also hit subscribe!!!

[@kevinmott6205]

Frank those images were beautiful. Great eye for film mate. 😊

[@yvonneallen7227]

Aww , my tower looks beautiful . I was upset I couldn't come to Blackers in 23 .That's the first time in my life . I,m 62 ! You have made me happy with your vids , thank you . I will be there in 24 😊 . Goin to the top of the tower with my grandaughter . Can't wait .

[@shirleypettigrew1483]

OMG Stephen I'm Lmao the seagulls are jealous of the starlings, that's a classic. 😂😂

[@dianeshepherd7913]

Thanks for the video, it always looks so much bigger when its gone.. 😊 ..

[@robertbrown5753]

Plenty to look forward to this year in Blackpool

[@MrsM70]

Everybody has gone....but everyone will be back!! 🎉🗼💕

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

All done Sir!! The Starlings on the beach looked awsome!!! Wow …. Smithy

[@theculturedthug6609]

Road works the Job that never ends... That's the business to be in never out of work.

[@juliec70]

Wow thats absolutely amazing, I would love to see them , ty Stephen 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Julie.

[@rogerdonnelly2946]

Stephen, I've just bought one of your eye-catching Harris Tweed 'Trapper' hats, you old fashion icon you!!

[@traceydonnelly2449]

I ❤ that sound of the sea , I miss it happy New year all the best for 2024

[@craigbrogden1734]

Nice video by the sea, Blackpool will return bigger and better this year

[@redcoatcallum9550]

Another good video Steve 👍. You should do another one of those "Saturday nights in Blackpool" videos. Also, thanks for sending the calendar i got for Christmas 👍 (from Abergele).

[@theagunton3811]

Brilliant video as usual. I've got a day off tomorrow (weds) so will mooch down to see the starlings. Getting quiet now and cold. Keep warm everyone x

[@nigelspeller1850]

I've been training starlings for years - glad they are appreciated 😊😊

[@glynncooke5653]

Fantastic video Steve the starlings are lovely thanks for sharing 😎👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@julienorman1239]

Starlings are amazing

[@phil7301]

When you were talking about the Lewis building,, the face on that girl when you was talking about being bland! Priceless 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

She probably thought I was a nutter or something, talking to myself lol

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Evening Gentlemen. How are You Steve and Frank. i really did Enjoy and Admire Your Professional and Excellent Top Quality drone footage of the Starling at rest on the Beach. What a Beautiful sight that was. I totally agree, really and Upset to see Blackpool's Big Party is over. This really was the Greatest Christmas and New Year Celebration for Everyone and Visitors came from afar. Blackpool should feel very Proud and the Council, Planners, and the Military Operation to make Christmas Festive Period and very Happy Memory for Everyone who was Involved in the Set up and getting together. Thank you, Thank you to You Steve and Frank for Your Excellent Coverage and Superb video's all through Christmas and New Years Eve Celebration Events. I Salute You both. Big, Big Respect. Jonathan. 😃😃😃😃💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍👍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@AlanWinter]

yes, drone, please! How about that traffic queue into Skippool? Love the hat. That's a proper hat, that is! Happy New Year, Stephen.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I should drone the old Ilawalla site at Skippool.

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one Ste that’s got to be the calmest I have ever seen the sea in Blackpool it will soon be summer 🙂🎥✌️

[@shanebyrne7020]

Wow that is an amazing spectacle .I would love to see them ,beach looks beautiful.Thank you again Stephen 👍

[@mickharrison9004]

I noticed a couple of dutch trucks with that xmas by the sea ,for a small country holland gets into a lot of places with its businesses .

[@ianriches5545]

Yes definitely use the drone. A narrated drone flight down Dickson road. Also would be interesting to see a narrated roofscape view of some of the backstreets. Those starlings on the beach were incredible.

[@Graham-w8u]

Have said it before, but love the videos Stephen. Both myself and my wife have been going through medical problems, but your videos always cheer me up. I also love Blackpool as well. Keep up the great work.

[@mildredschulz]

Great video Stephen. all the starlings on the beach looks fantastic. I enjoy watching all your videos. Wish you all the best for 2024. 👍🥰❤️

[@Sylvia-Storm]

Sea’s calm today. Just the starlings kicking off now.

[@brewsterkits]

people are gone but the starlings are still creating content, so thats good

[@georgesmellie8717]

Thanks again for another great vlog Stephen i can't wait to get back to Blackpool hopefully the end of February or start of March bye until the next time

[@markjedi5158]

Another great video. Thanks

[@racheljohnson9687]

Well I'm booked up in my lovely little B & B for 17th till the 20th of June looking forward to being back 👍 I hope the weather is kind to us 😂

[@jacquelinemccann1493]

Hi Stephen yes get the drone out, love this starling display, see it every year when i come down to my home from home😊

[@peterkearns665]

The starlings are brilliant! Thanks for a great vlog Stephen, looking forward to seeing lots of new content in 2024...

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

More to come!

[@markburns2545]

Fantastic vlog, once again...yeah its all over....must admit, Christmas 🎄 by the 🌊..sea , this year, was fantastic....thought that the lights were quality (nice upgrades)this year... had a great time, coming into town, and plenty of tourists 😊😊😊..massive respect 🙏....(im from lytham st annes..)....just up the road 👍.....cheers .mark.

[@josephwalker3658]

Would definitely be nice to see some more drone shots. Great video as always!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Noted!

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Would be nice to see some drone footage if you decide to Stephen. Amazing to see the Starlings all on the beach. Good you are wearing your warm hat and jacket in this chilly weather !

[@Andy5634]

Would be fantastic to see some drone footage from you stephen esp when the illuminations and chrismas markets star flyer is on .great video as always keep up the good work mate 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Absolutely incredible footage of the Starlings

[@deborahnessbert1891]

Nice look around Blackpool, keep warm Stephen, 🧤

[@janetgilesrudland1028]

Fabulous video Stephen I could watch and listen to you all night walking around and talking about the history of Blackpool and the starlings where breathtaking ❤❤❤❤

[@charlotteinnewengland7266]

I love the feeling of the empty beach.

[@Andy5634]

Another fantastic video mate would be great to see to see drone footage especially when illuminations and christmas markets are back on with the rides trams and star flyer on keep up the good work mate 🎉

[@hazelmanship7516]

Good evening Stephen and all, great vlog, sea and sky colours were smazing, loved the starlings,sad to see no lights but always end of the year to look forward to. Keep warm and safe,its freezing here,bye for now 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Hazel.

[@JasonYeo-jj3sb]

Another great video u done Steve keep up the good work 😂😂😂😂

[@paulawilliams2204]

Watch all your videos Stephen. Hoping to visit soon. I love Blackpool anytime of the year! Keel the videos coming, they're grate 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Paula 👍

[@ms.b8724]

Beautiful Stephen! Yes, please bring out your drone.

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always the starlings are amazing yes I was surprised on the amount of traffic this time of year have a great evening xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Wendy x

[@christineparkin5443]

Just had an idea as the beach is so empty can you save me a spot fir when I'm there again this summer lol I think the seagulls are probably thinking look at those show offs again lol I will tell you something stephen it's been freezing the last couple of days in donny that hat looked lovely and warm I am so annoyed at missing your calendars this year does look like a nice night there been in the viva show bar lots I think the diner shut because it was very pricey in there thank-you fir another good one my love see you on the next one x

[@jillwilliamson4825]

I'm giving you a wave across the water from barrow-in-furness haha 👋👋

[@martinwebb1681]

It seemed like a lovely evening, the natural light looked fantastic especially when you was on the beach area, overcast but didn't look gloomy and depressing like it can sometimes do at this time of year. The sea sounded lovely, so gentle and calm on this occasion. And of course the variety of birds on the beach, seagulls, starlings and what I think you called an oyster catcher, they always make me laugh as they tend to run up the beach away from the waves and then back again, those ones are always fun to watch.

[@Witsiz]

Well, I’ll give ya that! Don’t think I’d like being on the beach in Blackpool in January! Must be very sobering 😂😂😂

[@dianemckill5708]

Great video Stephen although a drone would be different there's nothing beats you walking around and showing us up close and personal the views of Blackpool. Keep up the good work 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Diane. I'll see what I can do.

[@josephkane829]

Another great video Stephen. Starlings display was amazing. I feel the promenade would look so much better if Blackpool council made it tree lined, to include trees on the pavements outside the various shops and buildings. Maybe one day 🙏 as there is more than enough space 👀. Thanks for all you do 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Joseph.

[@edwardharrington678]

Very good video. Loved the Starlings,they look amazing. Said it before but now Blackpool does belong to the locals (Till the holiday season) Well done.

[@TheBorzoilover]

Everytime i see you walking by Christmas by the sea i keep hoping you are not going to trip yourself up and have another fall Stephen, The Starlings looked amazing.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I hope so too!

[@jennybates]

Wowzers Stephen.

[@desburke7786]

Pigeon weekend the 20th of january will be jammed, the winter gardens will be full saturday and sunday that weekend

[@dawnoakley1776]

Hi Stephen Makes you realise all the hard work thats put into christmas by the sea and the illuminations ! Great video👏🏻

[@sarahillingworth2718]

Will be in Blackpool on February 18th, I'm guessing Stephen will be away then lol.. please do some droning 🙏

[@mickharrison9004]

That sound of the beach ,believe it or not reminded me of the sound of sea ,in film castaway tom hanks and i heard you mention ,scottish duncan with your hat is it dunky the big celtic fan ,who gave it you .

[@MICHAELMEEHAN-vj6zh]

Hello Stephen Yet another engrossing video , you are such a good commentator on "everyday" Blackpool. There's a bit of humour, a bit of nature, and a little tongue in cheek !! Try the drone, see how it goes, there may be times e.g starlings when it could pay off. Thanks once again Mike.

[@robdubz1510]

Seaside resorts all quiet. Today in sussex beach empty. Good videos bro

[@robtolley]

Thanks for all the fantastic content Stephen. Please use your drone for more vlogs ❤

[@mickharrison9004]

Good to see more with your chanel mate ,i came past xmas by the sea today saw them packing ,it away on trucks whoever came up with the idea ,is a genius it will surely be an annual event from now on ,anyway hope you have a good year mate .

[@juliewright-v3v]

thanks Stephen for another great video 😊

[@jacquiduke2921]

Brilliant video thank you

[@Photofinish43]

More room at Stanley Park for that prom ice rink

[@Rich_G]

Only seems like a few weeks ago I was watching Sophie Ellis-Bexter switching on the Illuminations 💡It's going to be quieter in town now....roll on Easter 🐰

[@janobyrne2424]

Thankyou for another great video Stephen, enjoyed listening to the sea, it's relaxing bar the motorbike! Loved the starlings on the beach constant source of amazement to me. Some drone footage would be lovely if you decide to Stephen. Sad to see all the lights taken down but they will be back next year and we still have the Tower lights. Take care and keep warm Stephen.😊😊😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jan 👍

[@theweddingsinger1970]

Loving that hat, need one of those bad boys myself

[@mickharrison9004]

Theres roadworks on prom mate ,and our town has always been cursed mostly ,north to south of the town because of happy campers mainly ,just going slowly along the prom just sightseeing mainly ,when they would be much better off parking up and walking ,the other big thing that changed blackpools main north to south ,south to north via the prom that used to be a duel carriageway,which obviously made a massif difference to us .

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I think doing away with the 4 lanes on the busy section was a backwards move along with dismantling the bridge over the road.

[@mickharrison9004]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool yeah your absolutely rite mate ,around 15 years ago I was driving a cab and having that ,second lane at least gave you a chance to get about but obviously though the prom ,is an A road under Lancashire county council blackpool council have ,decided to virtually make it a living car park especially in summer and spring ,when the horse and carriage s come out in numbers pure carnage ,for locals because especially going north to south trying to get through town ,on to park Rd or white gate drive is ridiculous most of the time ,coming along north prom towards north pier at times is out of this world ques ,don't forget before they upgraded trams you used to be able to sneak ,past slow drivers along the tramlines by the metropoll hotel obviously now ,it's sealed off for trams now the prom from north pier to south of pleasure beach ,is a no go zone and obviously apart from all the zebra crossings ,when it's busy imbeciles stop to let pedestrians over the prom at other points too 😂

[@outlaw4941]

Another great video Steven 👍📹

[@wind.del.change]

thats not a deer stalker hat, its a beer stalker.

[@ms.b8724]

Lovely hat and coat too

[@tinniswood2577]

Thanks Stephen, just watched Frank's compilation video it was excellent.

[@guypickup4966]

Thanks, enjoyable atmospheric.

[@jayoneill1533]

With thousands of starlings overhead it’s a wise move to wear that big hat.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes lol 🤠

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Steve I Enjoyed It 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Anthony

[@ShinyChariotDetailing]

The birds are class brilliant video

[@heatherjoy479]

Hello Stephen blackpool still nice with out Christmas lights

[@philipfletcher6074]

Lovely video Stephen best wishes Phil and Pamela

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Phil & Pamela.

[@jasonwilletts559]

Thoroughly loved the video 👍

[@bparkinson5397]

Well said - monstrosity - half the buildings in Blackpool are a monstrosity. It is Blackpool council, they demolish grand buildings of architectural worth and replace them with inane ugly blocks. Beauty is an anathema to Blackpool council.

[@richardhinchliffe1678]

Be great if you got the drone out stephen but once again a great vlog love these videos you do

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Richard 👍

[@dnvlogs4390]

They gather on the beach because there are no trees to roost in,that looks awesome on the sand

[@argopunk]

Looked up The Palace Theatre...what a beauty. Too bad it got hammered.

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

Drones are ace Stephen. Don’t forget the CAA restrictions around the Airport though. On the Prom, you can’t fly south of central pier I think as the oil rig Helicopters are coming in often. Like Frank has, you are fine north central pier. On my other channel, I filmed the illuminations by Drone but could only do it from the Tower north.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

You wouldn't believe I actually used to fly professionally with a PfCO.

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool think you need to dig the drone out and get back out there if you have that experience Stephen, you could add extra value up your videos

[@animalbird9436]

That hat you gots like mine .they are awesome for keepin ye heat nice 1 😊

[@bredaquirke7362]

On the plus side, that horrible wind break is gone, the starlings End of the Pier Show is on for another month. A nice time for locals to enjoy restaurants that are often too busy in the summer. I can see why you don't like that building next to the Tower building. When was it built? I don't remember the C&A building. Maybe I was too busy looking at the sea to take notice of it. I first came to Blackpool in the 90s on a day trip from London, on the 5 November, I think the year the Big One opened at the Pleasure Beach. Didn't see much of the Illuminations because our train departed North Station at 6pm. But I loved my few hours by the sea. It was a shame they demolished that lovely old theatre it must have been beautiful. But we're very lucky to have the Tower and its beautiful ballroom, unlike New Brighton who lost their tower and ballroom. Even though I'm not that interested in ballroom dancing I could spend hours in the ballroom with my highlight seeing the Wurlitzer rise up out of the floor.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Lewis's was deconstructed about 25 years ago into that carbuncle next to the Tower.

[@bredaquirke7362]

Oh! I am always mixing names up. I don't remember either building, I was too busy looking at the sea to go shopping on a day trip and rushing down to the Pleasure Beach to go on the Big one and touring the rock shops on the way back xxx

[@binniemod]

Another great video Stephen, any news on the St Chad's Site?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Nothing yet

[@eddiejones.redvees]

Yes use your Dron every now and Again just to give us different shots of things around blackpool

[@KathleenLewis-w8s]

Hi Stephen do injoy your videos Blackpool is my favourite place in the world

[@davidnm21]

If it’s not an ambulance or fire department or police it’s a noisy motorcycle, no peace in Blackpool Stephen and certainly kicking off as usual lol. All looks sad and at an end Christmas By The Sea.

[@mickmcgill5234]

Xmas by the sea is great investment for Blackpool a wish years ago,someone had av thot of that

[@davidandrews8963]

ITS THE SAME HERE IN CROMER WITH THE GULLS THEY NICK YOUR CHIPS THEY ACTUALLY STALK PEOPLE IN THE AIR THE BLOODY TOURISTS ARE TOLD NOT TO FEED THEM BUT THEY STAND THERE LAUGHING AND HOLDING THEIR CHIPS IN THE AIR AND ALLS WELL TIL THEY GET PECKED THEN THE JOY TURNS TO FEAR THATS ACTUALLY QUITE FUNNY TO SEE SORRY MY HUMOUR IS A BIT DARK FABULOUS FILM STEPHEN THANKS FROM DAVID IN CROMER ♥️🛸🤣🚀👽🌖🌻🎸☄️💰🥂

[@warbwarb]

The starlings are amazing. Out of interest, do they always choose North Pier do you know? Great choice

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

The North Pier is the biggest, so most starlings go there.

[@warbwarb]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Fair play.

[@1DuckyTSB]

Stephen do you know what the donkeys in Blackpool get for there lunch ? 30 mins the same as everyone else

[@jayjayvee4394]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Good luck with your channel in 2024 👍👍👍

[@lewisjackson6395]

Is it like a ghost town now lol