The Red Light District of Blackpool

*Filmed October 30th 2020 during Tier 3 restrictions*
I return to Cookson Street in Blackpool town centre to follow up on my hugely popular red light district vlog filmed back in the summer of 2020. In this video I expand a little on how the massage parlours/saunas are allowed to operate in this area, as well as finding a couple of new places I did not cover on the first video.
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[@James-zv2ho]

Your brave Stephen! Your similar video got silly views! Let’s hope you get that many again.👍👍

[@leroyt7079]

@@GSXRI300 Nob

[@trevorhoward06]

Knob

[@trevorhoward06]

I mean olly

[@GSXRI300]

@@leroyt7079 name like Leroy says it all

[@unisoulja6227]

Currently over quarter of a million

[@zerowski]

Fair play Stephen....that gave me a chuckle!!

[@williambartlett1054]

We now all expect a full review of all these establishments, and the services that they offer!

[@clarenicola1]

👌🤣🤣

[@johnwhelan2972]

Do we need to buy a wrist band?...

[@simplesecretof]

It's nothing to do with anybody what goes on.🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐

[@philipwoodacre1644]

DON'T FORGET YOUR VIAGRA AND A PKT OF JOHNNIS

[@irfanjadooqadri3951]

2 for price of 1

[@mannifuller2741]

I remember when st Johns market used to be across the road from the bus station. Always loved the smell of the sweets as you walked in.

[@bigfoot5347]

another excellent and informative video Stephen as always , certainly changed a lot since i had my honeymoom there back in 1979 where i spent a lot of the evenings in the Jenks bar Talbot square where the resident band then doing summer season was sad cafe . sadly long gone now

[@jimnut7262]

Jenks was the place to go back in the day. It’s had many different reincarnations since, but you’d perhaps be surprised that the building still exists and in normal (pre-Covid) times, it is still a popular club.

[@brianhurl3231]

@@jimnut7262 every time I went in there during the 70s it was absolutely heaving ,fantastic atmosphere and deffo the place to go with some fantastic bands of the day 👍👍

[@paulsurelynotsmith8179]

Compelling stuff Stephen yes know the area great spiel Mr C as usual entertaining and good commentary from our man on front line

[@pikeonatrike]

4:19 i could watch the tower doing diffrent lights for hours. Love it

[@Sr19769p]

Same. When I was a kid, Skeggy and Blackpool illuminations were like Las Vegas

[@Teaandabuscut]

i live here now and i fled domestic violence, the tower brings me hope and happiness and a sense of peace. 🎉

[@johnbowles4754]

I've just discovered your videos ,my God how Blackpool has changed so much when I used to visit thirty odd years ago, it was always alive and bustling. Please be careful and take care, can't wait for the next one.

[@seandoyle8629]

another great video. cant wait to get to Blackpool so i can eat Thai paradise . stay safe Stephen

[@davidthomas2422]

Found this by accident...honest !!! A very good video and shows more than BBC and other TV productions. It reminds me of my days in Germany in the early 80's

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks David.

[@twinkle3026]

WoW! This brings it all back, to me! LoL! Thank you, Stephen, for covering this subjuct, in a very open minded and friendly way. I appeciate that! xxxx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Twinkle. I wanted to make sure I made a better vid than the first one.

[@bowjana8128]

One man I know payed a girl 300 to play with her feet for a hour lol

[@JohnHughes2002]

Brings what all back, Twinkle? 😊

[@palmeristo]

You're on trending my man well done 😀 there's something relaxing about these videos, I think it's because we are all locked down again.. Subbed 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for letting me know. I did get a notification about it, but might have missed it. No wonder it is doing so well.

[@ian_y]

Another interesting video. Thanks

[@drinkwater319]

Belting Sir, you can't beat a bit of WotWS. Always entertaining.... Marvellous

[@DjNikGnashers]

Your editing skills are really improving, the shots, the scene changes, etc, it's really professional.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@edek8470]

gulls looked chilled enough, literally 👍

[@MrVxrman]

Tastefully done Stephen 🙂 Stay safe though dude ! 😀🍻👍🏻

[@davidscott9483]

I must say your channel is one of the best, your videos are so interesting

[@lambd5578]

I’ve got sciatica I wonder if I could get sorted. That was quite amusing when you pointed out the new parlour and added, “ you know where to come now”!

[@andysutils]

Happy souls will fix it all. But you're probably fixed by now.

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always well what can I say lol Blackpool isnt short of anything god knows how they social distance but each to their own take care xx

[@jesterjoe8377]

For reference, I have been on google maps, the new place Blackpool Thai used to be a chippy.

[@mariaandwill563]

What next - Swingers Avenue and Doggers Park ?! 😈 lol 😆 👍🏼 All joking aside, another informative and interesting vlog. You stay safe Stephen and keep warm out there x

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Hmmmm, swingers? Definitely. Watch this space!

[@trevordickenson3196]

They would be on the wild side

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

very well put together video and relaxing to watch

[@lunalea1250]

We were there for 3 days in July 2021, we have piks of the Tower, Promenade, glorious Sunsets, walked the beach, tram to Fleetwood, drinks n great dancing at Soul Suite, never saw this area, but we weren't there for that! 🤣🤣

[@davesamu9230]

I bet the Blackpool tourism board absolutely love you! :)

[@davidatkinson1615]

Love your vlogs used to visit Whittakers motor bike shop in that street 41 years ago i was 27 then moved to Oldham

[@Whisky_Tango_Foxtrot-jc5uq]

Hanging. No chance. However If Sandy's superstars still existed, I'd be there every week! 😂

[@ApacheSmash]

Thanks for promoting local business, you're always doing your bit to give back to the community!

[@stintonsmythe8565]

Just because one of those massage parlour/knocking shops looks closed, doesn't mean that it is closed for business. I'm sure there is plenty of action going on in those beds upstairs lol. Glad to see a follow-up video. No surprises that the view-count for this video and the one previously on the red-light district of Blackpool is so high. That will be because it will get lots and lots of shares to peoples Facebooks and many groups and pages on Facebook. Quite a few that are Private Groups, knock-knock...hint-hint lol ;) The owners of these places should give you commission for these videos. I bet they've made plenty more money as a result of it.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for watching. I wouldn't be surprised if my first video increased the traffic for these places. Maybe they also have back doors for those people that are apprehensive about being seen going in, so you might be right about them not necessarily being closed even if they look so.

[@chrisfallon9678]

I still visit blackpool ( it's in my blood ) blackpool has always been special to me the 70s were great shame how things have gone empty shops pubs knocked down etc .bonny street market no more

[@jackriley603]

Got yourself on the trending page of KZbin well done

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes I see I got a notification about that and tried to share it, but I hit a dead end. No wonder I’m doing so well.

[@christaylor5107]

We came to Blackpool as children great memories of the town and pleasure beach ,same it's not the same

[@mikefranky]

Went there back in roughly 2001....Didnt enjoy smelly dirty place,it was probably a lot different back in the 70’s-80’s

[@fredbailey2076]

i went passed there early one morning all i could think was i hope thats the cleaner

[@user-jt4bv9xt1p]

So which places are the best ones.

[@stevenbuckley1416]

Thank you sir that was interesting 🤝👍

[@jimnut7262]

Very interesting to see this. I was born in Blackpool (in the 50’s) and I still live in the outskirts now. I sort of knew that the streets shown were not very salubrious but I wasn’t really aware of Cookson St being a particular ‘red light’ district so it proves you are never too old to learn. I don’t think I’ve ever in 60+ years walked down there at night, and your video doesn’t really encourage me to do so. Hopefully, with the ongoing regeneration of the district it might be better in the years to come. These establishments must service a demand so better they are ‘controlled’ (probably licensed?) than the alternative.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

You can walk down there no problem. There were a lot of people around when I was filming, who probably didn't bat an eyelid at these places.

[@jimnut7262]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Fair point, but in truth I have no need whatsoever to wandering around there - particularly at night. Your video tells me all that I will ever need to know (thanks).

[@davidran9317]

@Jim Nut. Kind greetings to from other side of this planet. It sickening to see such a places exist there or any where!

[@rassyconkerhead5548]

Yeh right... you're probably down there every night!

[@newyoupersonaldevelopment3497]

Ahhhh Blackpool biggest sheeeeeeeeeethole for miles 😂

[@Mini-Me]

I moved here many moons ago. I love living here. I have a sheltered life, I didn't know this existed! Still I live a lovely street by the sea. X

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you. I mainly use a DJI Osmo Pocket, but I mixed up some footage in this video using my dslr.

[@milkmanofhumankindness5118]

ironic, the only thing you cant get in a massage palour is a massage.

[@beatlebrian4404]

You'll never been in one than mate?

[@fredbailey2076]

i went amserdam once on a motorbike in the red light area a big sign sauna and massage if only i thought true story by the way

[@andrew-ge3sz]

New viewer here well impressed watched loads of your others now keep up the great work 🙏

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@ian_y]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought "it looks quite inviting" ;-)

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

That was the idea lol

[@user-jt4bv9xt1p]

I went into that “Premier” place you showed. It was not what I expected.

[@titchethorne4758]

I have only started watching your podcast. Loving your contents

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@aaronwallis6597]

I never ever thought I would see my hometown on the trending page of KZbin 😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for letting me know. Great to make the trending list.

[@twinkle3026]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Stephen! Ya know, you've made it, when ya get on the trending list! Well done you! xxxx

[@noneedtoknow6098]

I like Cookson street because visitors always come first.

[@bigtsparanormaluk5989]

I used to live in Blackpool some years ago and I was in a hostel on 57a Cookson Street 2005/6

[@colinmccarthy7921]

In the 60’s,70’s and 80’s where I used to live,the Red Light Area at night,had Women with Red Lights Showing in their Houses.You just knocked on door.There were Cities and Towns that did this.all over the Country,especially Ports and Seaside Towns. I am quite surprise to see in Blackpool you now have Parlour’s,Spa’s,Massage,Etc. that do this Business now.I have lost touch from the 60’s,70’s,and 80’s to the present day.(Times change). In my day,it was big business.I saw many Houses with Red Lights on.

[@fasthracing]

You seem very well informed about the area!

[@chirstopherj22]

No doubt he'll of spent a few quid in these places,,, he looks the type😂😂

[@myopinion1758]

Not been around this part for years 😂🤣 all these Blackpool videos are making me want to visit the seaside 🏖️ what's the best massage parlor 🤔🙄 only joking 😀😃 my misses would kill me (not that i would) happily married for many years Have a good weekend and keep posting the great walk around videos I've subbed to your channel

[@ian_y]

You are fast becoming the George McCoy of KZbin ;-)

[@coachnut1]

Great work , looking forward to the next one . Stay safe out there

[@petercole3134]

A walk on the dark side of Blackpool. Just like many places in the UK have ' certain' streets were ladies of night work better for them to work inside than out on the streets were they are at risk of harm or worse.

[@theliamofella]

My wife trained as a masseur and she started a new job in Blackpool, It’s on Cookson Street, she always seems tired when she gets home early in the mornings , there must be a lot of people who require a back and shoulder massage for some reason😆😉

[@johnschofield6675]

love the heavy breathing

[@clubbanker]

Absolutely Mental ! Massage parlours... I so need a relaxing rub down after the year we have had, of course I wouldn't dream of going to such an establishment as I'm a gentleman of excellent reputation so I'm only asking for a close friend if you know of their opening hours and possibly a telephone number for Ones friend to communicate, of course there's no need for you to correspond with Ones friend directly, just pass the information onto oneself and One shall endeavour to see that information is delivered. It is with much appreciation that you have bought this to our attention.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

This is the website for one of the parlours www.massageblackpool.net

[@lindenbutters9396]

I once went inside a rather smart brothel just off the beach Labadi Beach, Accra. This was for a woman who needed a job as a masseuse. The madame had an elaborate hairstyle tipped with gold embellishments. It was cool and decorated with fresh flowers. The beds were in screened off cubicles with crisp white sheets. It was spotless. I found out that the masseuses did only massage and further services were given by girls recruited from the city. It was a very professional set up. I was simply curious, as a female, to find out more!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I've no idea what these places look like inside.

[@frankinblackpool]

Don't forget to do an episode on the Swinger's Clubs in town as well. I know of a couple on Springfield Road and General Street. There may be more but they are the ones I'm aware of. I think there are a couple of Swinger Hotels near the train Station.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ahh yes. Shona was telling me about those. She is my contact for info around those parts.

[@jimmyp7928]

One on Ribble road too ;-)

[@simonrodgers3278]

And while youre at it can you do one on the Dogging Areas as well .😂

[@Biogeology]

@@simonrodgers3278 bum boy corner ... aka fudge corner near notorianni ice cream parlour but it is spelled fugde dyslexic sign writer lol we called it fug dee corner

[@charlescollins6440]

Its Amazing how many Thai massages in Blackie, i dont recall many when we were on restoring the Grand Theatre back in 1976.. Regards from Issan North East Thailand

[@davidhepworth5969]

Your video looks nice cool weather at Blackpool weather

[@markmonaghan8546]

Great vids

[@drewcorry5056]

Enjoyed Video

[@denni7173]

Just curious... When you were looking in the windows of the new place, their sign at the bottom said "training available for massage &..." The last word they had blocked out. Could you see what it said?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I couldn't tell what it said, but maybe on the raw video it might be more clear.

[@jamesyoung1078]

looked like a phone number

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@jamesyoung1078 Yeah it looked like they’d just slapped on a different number.

[@denni7173]

@@jamesyoung1078 Thanks! Don't have my glasses nearby and it was one of those things that was driving me batty not knowing!😆

[@jamesyoung1078]

@@denni7173 Your welcome

[@Snappy14]

Welcome to another video, a walk on the wild side. Hello mate you've still got my gold card for the parlours 💳

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes.

[@twinkle3026]

Blimey! I thought it was bad enough, when the councellors spent 500 quid each, for a roll of wallpaper, to decorate the interior of the town hall, a few years back, but this takes the biscuit! 10 grand per tree??? Insane!

[@Xighor]

Yep I heard it too, not sure if it was those trees or somewhere else but they spent £100k on 10 trees They're definitely sending that money to their off the record business or friend

[@bowjana8128]

I payed a girl at Natalie 100 a week to keep my Chastity keys

[@nicholasr39]

It’s a good investment, they turn into much bigger trees, it’s important for the environment and also improves the street scene, trees aren’t cheap! But the cost would include the planting of it too though ect…

[@twinkle3026]

@@nicholasr39 Yes, you make a good point. x

[@markmcsweeney2468]

Hey priceless Stephen...love it...

[@bignozza8647]

Interesting video as always Stephen, message in the window said TRAINING AVAILABLE but please bring your own banana and in BABYLON i'm sure it said SPECIAL RATES FOR WALK ON THE WILD SIDE SUBSCRIBERS. Stay safe Stephen and always stay protected.

[@kkrispy2009P]

Thanks 4 showing Stephen it means this is the side of Blackpool that not a lot of ppl see the nice side and now there is always bad areas

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks kkrispy. It's quite a nice street and the businesses are well regulated.

[@briansnail7362]

awsome backing music...

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks.

[@Shurdeflurgen]

Haha good ol sticking handbrake.....mine used to stick a lot back in the day too!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It made for a good piece of video anyway.

[@mafffrancis752]

Went to pier jam in 2018..It was SICK!! never seen so many peoples Jaws Swinging 😃

[@briandoherty3249]

Which is the best sauna and are they still open in tier 5 . There's a few swingers clubs in Blackpool too .

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I've seen some happy people come out of Natalies a few times. One young lad was wooping in the street after leaving there. The Thai places will be pretty good I bet, even if you just want an innocent massage.

[@briandoherty3249]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool lol whooping in the street. Hahaha

[@anniespencer7879]

I'm really amused here. I often used to nip down these streets as a short cut after a show, on my way back to my hotel. I was quite safe as it happened. I did wonder why two lovely ladies once advised me to flag down the nearest taxi and go to my hotel immediately.

[@michelledevereux1905]

Very interesting...

[@mjstefansson7466]

Never knew they offered such things in my local Spar.

[@JamesSmith-iz4mv]

Great clear video stephen mate with Great music bet those parlour are suffering with Lockdown

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I'll be glad when they open again, not that I am a customer lol.

[@motormouthalmighty]

blackpool!took brentford apart at bloomfield road!4-0!dismantled bury 5-0!aw blackpool!it used to be a fantastic place!my best friend paid for me to go on that new space invader ride back in 1985 or 6,that was just an incredible ride!i'm terrified of roller coasters now!i haven't been on a cable car or roller coaster ride since alton towers 1987.we always used to go on those rides in the seventies and eighties.as you get older,you just become terrified of everything don't you?

[@brydekirkbrewer]

I used to have a few in the hogshead before heading to scrooges and then finishing the night in the tache. Those were the days.

[@willkempster2031]

Love your red light district vlogs i think we need one of these every few months hopefully you might get a free massage off one of them

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

We'll here's hoping lol. Will do some more when I get chance.

[@theovanstaden5766]

Very good video Mate!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@scott2824]

This we’re you spend the KZbin earnings? no wonder you brave the cold if your getting a nice warm rub down afterwards 😂😂😂

[@MrMonero]

Hiya mate, recently just stumbled upon your channel and like your vids. You seem like a nice chap. Just wanted to ask which camera you are using for most of your walkabout filming? Is it the DJI Pocket? Also as per your music is it all free to use royalty free stuff or paid for? Thanks bud and keep up the good work. Next time I am down in Blackpool maybe we will bump into each other.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Hi, just noticed this comment but I think I answered it elsewhere.

[@MrMonero]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool hiya mate yes you did. We had a chat on one of your other videos. I think I wrote it on a couple of your vids to see if either yourself or one of your viewers would notice my comment. I have bought the Pocket 2 now and a few accessories. Have to say for something so small I am quite impressed. I also have a cool mount that I have fixed to my dashboard in the car that allows me to connect the DJI pocket so a GoPro mount and now gives me awesome driving videos or hands free vlogging so I can talk to camera whilst driving but stay focused on the road. Have a look on my YT posts in a sec I will post a photo of the setup for you mate. Once again many thanks. 👍🏼

[@matthewcoyle5277]

Growing up I never knew what to think about Blackpool this channel shows all and it’s a beautiful city

[@TheAmateurBasher1984]

8:45 - Didn't know Tower Models was still going. Thought it had faded away from existence...

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Elm Computers is also still going and hasn't changed a bit in 30 years. Same guy running it.

[@jordanmcpartland897]

Respect to your videos and channel I love blackpool but at night i tend to get in for 9pm when visiting aha. But ma kellys is amazing

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Not a bad idea!

[@Brian-om2hh]

Blackpool can indeed be a hotbed of sordid activities. I once survived a visit to the Norbreck Castle Hotel relatively unscathed. Although the memory of it still fairly vivid.

[@nigelw7626]

Lol made me chuckle.

[@stevesgaming7475]

Norbreck? Wow, you're brave :D

[@lambd5578]

Is this the bit they call the pleasure beach? Big Dipper etc?

[@bobbobby9798]

If you walk or cycle in central Blackpool often enough, random women will ask your interested in them. Certain areas and streets are worst than others for this. Its horrible to see it happening 😭

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I know. I had two come up to me last year close to the junction with Palatine Road.

[@bobbobby9798]

, bless you and those women 😇, thats a similar area to one of the times it happened to me.

[@gazzertrn]

Place is a s well i cant stand the place , went once wont go again . Crap hotels , miserable owners . Dirty pubs , what more can turn you off .

[@tinahole2181]

Should have places for the working girls..keep them safe off the street..but no one will allow..it sad as its fact of life..thanx for showing ste😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No Probs.

[@cameronlewisgooderham3141]

I like the videos you do stephen from Andrea

[@leosommerville8757]

Hi Stephen, Whilst watching your video my city Edinburgh in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 has 3 saunas in it as well

[@drummerboy1390]

Edinburgh seems to have found a good solution. They’re fully licensed, so if there’s persistent problems, they can close them down. It keeps the women safe and off the streets and they get regular health checks. The council’s thinking is that it’s the oldest profession and it’s not going away, so by licensing them, they can keep them under control and the sauna’s know if they keep their house in order, no one will bother them. Seems like it’s a happy ending all round in Embra.

[@stevewebber5966]

OMG!! I wondered what had happened to you? It's been a while Wallace, how's Gromit doing?

[@danielosullivan5216]

Just wondering guys instead of booking a flight to the Dam like I’m doing end of the month could people just drive here stay in a b n b what’s the cost of a full massage 😉😉 n are the police ok with it as it brings money n business to the area ???

[@juliepownall2000]

Hi Stephen stay safe

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

brilliant video thank you leroy

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

@michael marshsorry stephen great video

[@wayne1243]

Interesting video .Stephen can’t you do one on ghost are murders around Blackpool 👻

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Not so much ghosts, but murder & mystery, yes. Plenty to go on there in Blackpool.

[@wayne1243]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool think that be good Stephen

[@beccideed9957]

Murder By The Sea is being filmed at our friend’s hotel Raffles in Hornby Road

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@beccideed9957 Wow. Is that for TV?

[@beccideed9957]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool yes

[@bluey7007]

Hi mate..we are in town next weekend..can you recommend any hotels for swingers ?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Hi pal. There was a swingers hotel on Crystal Road near the promenade, but I'm not sure if it is still open. It is called the Hotel Paradise and it is run by Sonia and Steve. The website is here, so you can check www.paradiseblackpool.co If that is not available, you can try the Touchwood on St Chads Road.

[@bluey7007]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool cheers mate

[@trevordickenson3196]

Happy New Year Stephen, Interesting seeing where the ' tourist ' attractions are located away from the sea front !

[@Cody-zd2ye]

An eres me thinking they were all fortune tellers tah Steve. PHIL N CODY x

[@kennybrown5607]

How often do you use said facilities,,,,, asking for a friend

[@michaelwilliams-og2wu]

where is the follow up vidio central drive pallatine rd area ??

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It will come. Check out my Central Drive vid where I touched on the prostitution there.

[@curlyteeth3097]

More reasons to go to Blackpool... great promo work... hope council appreciate your work... top man! ....

[@celtictothecore1888]

What one do you go into when the camera goes off?😂