Worst Rated Seaside - Should You Visit Blackpool?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

The OTHER Side Of Blackpool 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppnYfJiqiMp2ock

[@vickyfisher-bz4jj]

We are literally here right now

[@Marcus79x]

Hi Tim, I'm confused. The OTHER Side of Blackpool shows Bonny street market all shut down and that was uploaded 4 months ago, yet in this video it is all open and thriving and this one was only uploaded today? Please help my confused brain lol. Many thanks

[@curtisducati]

@@Marcus79x Open from April , closed for winter ya silly billy

[@timsimmons5953]

I can only think that when renovated it will be like the Prisoner TV series, a weird prison camp.

[@colindavid2078]

I'm from Northern Ireland, but from 1994 to 2018 my Dad and I went to Blackpool every year on holiday together. We always visited Bonney's market, and it's very sad that it is gone now! I suppose with times, everything gets worse it seems! Love your videos, please more Blackpool vids! :)

[@surfdigby]

I love Blackpool, and I have a real fondness overall for "proper" British seaside towns. My earliest holiday memory is probably going to Blackpool Pontins when I was 3 years old with my grandparents, although all I can really remember is that we bought a big bag of rock, and put it in a drawer in the chalet. When we came back later that evening, several hundred ants were having a feast. I've no idea how many times I've been since, but I always try and visit when I'm up that way. When I was working in Bolton, I would go there to get dinner (at The Fish Factory) and just have a stroll down the prom. The Tower building looks fantastic now that they've restored the original arched doorways. In all this time, I don't think I've ever been to Bonny Street market, so I might have to make an excuse for another visit before the end of this year. I know my son wants to visit again, as he loves old trams (we're near to Crich tram museum, and he'll berate you for not referring to the balloon tram by its proper title), but Tram Town was closed on the days he visited. He also loves shipwrecks and Spitfires (which he doesn't actually know is there). For people to say that Blackpool is the worst seaside town, to me, just says that they've not been to many other places. I'm realistic enough to see how seaside towns aren't what they were, but Blackpool is in better shape than a lot of the others. I had some fantastic holidays at Great Yarmouth when I was young, but nowadays it's a shell of how it used to be. Morecambe has had a lot of regeneration to make it look nice, but there's not a lot to do. I used to go for a day trip every year at the end of camping in the Lake District, and back then it still had Frontier Land, Bubbles, a lot more arcades, it even still had the pier when I first went. The south coast towns have faired far better than places like Bridlington or Mablethorpe. Part of why I love British seaside towns is the architecture, the atmosphere, and the overall aesthetic. The ornate cast iron railings, the tall, bay-fronted hotels, the Victorian shelters (where I spent many a time eating chips in the rain), even the bulky concrete and gravel sea defences. They're all things that were unique to seaside towns (well, they were to a Midlander like me). And of course, the piers. You've got to have a pier to be a proper seaside town. It's such a shame that we've lost so many, some to storm, but mainly due to neglect until they become too uneconomical to repair and maintain. And, of course, the fact that that they're so flammable (I'm assuming that they're built mainly from straw). Being at "the seaside" isn't the same as being on holiday. It's a thing of its own, and shouldn't be compared with holidaying in France, or Florida, or Faliraki. It's a culturally British thing, where we roll up our trousers for a paddle in the sea, burn our mouths trying to eat a donut that we're literally just watched someone pull out of the oil 5 seconds before, and handle more two pence pieces in one afternoon than the last five years combined. It's a change in culture that's hit places like Blackpool hard. At 6:45 you refer to the beach as being "super busy", but to my brain, it's anything but. I remember going in the early 80s (when the Doctor Who exhibition was still underneath Woolworths), and the beach would be packed with thousands of people and you'd be weaving between deckchairs and windbreakers to find a space. Back then, social distancing meant being at such a close distance, you had to be social with the family next to you. Nowadays being on the beach isn't seen as an attraction in itself. Every morning my poor Mum would have a hyperactive little Digby jumping out of bed and asking if we can go to the beach, and she'd have to say not today, as it's raining. Can we go up The Tower then? No because it's raining and the top is covered in black clouds. We need to bring back a culture of enjoying the seaside for what it is, rather than presenting it as a lesser alternative to somewhere abroad.

[@oliplayz1042]

Live in Bolton mate

[@touringosprey2833]

I went to Blackpool a couple weeks ago and I actually enjoyed it, the beach was lovely and I even did the touristy bit of buy some rock. I live in Bournemouth so it was a nice change and there's loads more to do in Blackpool than Bournemouth

[@griswald7156]

Would you like to live in Blackpool ?

[@timsimmons5953]

Bournemouth is not nice either. Swanage is nice.

[@devonmsp9573]

@@timsimmons5953 yeah wouldnt reccomend living in blackpool, I live here and as much as tourists are fun they slow my day down everytime if u actually want to get stuff done you gotta take back routes etc

[@madeiramagic]

😥

[@Nerdchacho]

Chris is totally the energy the world needs! BTW, if you go to Blackpool, please be careful of sneaker-tides - the beach isn't even and the tide doesn't come in in a line, so you might think you're OK sat on the sand, but the tide is already "in" behind you, leaving you stranded. I've seen literally thousands of people stranded by that - and the RNLI rescue a lot of people who have been caught out.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks for the tip

[@CoasterBoy3000]

Omg Nerdchacho!

[@DangerVille]

I lived in St Annes for most of my life so Blackpool is home to me, it’s not perfect but there’s lots to love. Last year when covid was still a worry, I stayed In the Hilton and had a weekend out to Blackpool and almost saw it from a new tourists perspective, was a weird experience, but surprisingly lovely. Blackpool on a nice sunny day just can’t be beaten.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree

[@bjorklive2379]

Totally agree. Love living in blackpool,always something to do or see. And the best free day out on a hot day ....the beach and swimming in the sea.

[@rob5197]

You need to travel a bit more, definetly---swimming in the sea ? - - you can't be serious

[@AMagnus]

As a Blackpool resident born and bred my heart is really warmed by this video. It has been such a shame to see my town's ratings tank across the board over the last couple decades when we still have many great unique attractions and features each with its own interesting history, some spanning generations. Blackpool still booms when in season and in the height of summer you can barely walk down the length of the promenade without navigating a sea of people which is the best time to come here. We do have our fair share of problems like any other town and some areas are quite run down in need of attention and renovation but that has begun to change in recent years. There are still great things to see farther from the promenade like Bloomfield Stadium, home ground of my beloved team Blackpool FC, the Golf courses up towards the Hospital and within the great and popular Stanley Park also a grade II listing itself which deserves an entire video of its own which would be great to see. There is the historic Windmill that still stands right at the edge of the town off Mereside which you see as you come off from the Motorway. Plus we have such a vibrant and well known night life scene with pubs and clubs all across the town centre. I love Blackpool I have lived here for most of my 26 years and have a plethora of great memories here. To anybody on the fence on visiting here because they have heard bad things or seen bad reviews and ratings I implore you to give it a chance I am sure you will love it as I do and not be disappointed. Safe to say you have earned a new sub from me I look forward to seeing how else you showcase our great town so thank you very much ☺️

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Aaron, sorry for the delay

[@yngvarthenord925]

city its really dirty . a lot old builds. and also crime rate 150 per 1000 person. 22000 crime last year. so its not really feel save to live here

[@Etherglide]

Your town is a dump.

[@Etherglide]

And the three minutes given to the £1 burger man confirms it. Sad.

[@matthewlaunchbury265]

I think you have to blame the nightlife people. People are roudy and trash the place.

[@alanhodges8839]

I’m 80 now and spent my first holiday in Blackpool when I was 20, still the best holiday I’ve ever had along with 2 weeks in America. Things do change but memories don’t.

[@echoview1500]

Very True.

[@alanhodges8839]

And every town in the UK has a dark side of the moon.

[@ianbentley7276]

i'm 73 and first went as a child circa 1956

[@lynettesimon5607]

You can’t compare Blackpool with ISA have you been to Orlando Florida

[@madeiramagic]

By all means keep wonderful memories of the past, and I have plenty too, but don't ruin your memories by visiting here anymore ever again. Leave it to the past.

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Blackpool for me always gives me this feeling of our old Victorian heritage..The tower and it’s surrounding building is worth coming for alone in my opinion. I could look round that building for hours..Everyone went to Blackpool on our estate when I was growing up in the 70s and I honestly think people are going to holiday at home more especially as our weather seems to be getting hotter..💟

[@mickmcgill5234]

If Blackpool is voted worse seaside resort why does it get about 2 million visitors every year these people that voted Blackpool as the worse probably never been to Blackpool

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree

[@johnmenguy6509]

Because its dirt cheap and on the doorstep for the majority of the north west but, we all know the place is a dump, which tbh is a damn shame but it is what it is.

[@PresidentHotdog]

I'd agree it's bad. I love Blackpool because I live in Lancashire and have fond childhood memories of it. I can't bring my own children there, because the problems surrounding the poverty in the area is spilling out into the tourist areas. Massive drug and homeless problems in Blackpool right now. Not to mention, if you're here with your kids after about 5pm, the stag do's and hen nights will be about, drunkenly waving large inflatable penises around.

[@uk-martin4905]

It used to get 19 million visitors in the early 1980s so that tells you all you need to know. I lived there for some years and have never seen a resort decline so rapidly.

[@michaelbritain5546]

Er yes actually we have, holiday spot 🤣🤣🤣🤣 dump

[@williamevans9426]

I recall becoming stuck in the cabin lift in the early 1970s as a result of overloading. There were two 'cabins' running in a single shaft so, when our lift became stuck mid-way up, the other cabin was lowered to be alongside our cabin and a side panel in each was opened to allow half our passengers to move across, thereby releasing the mechanism! 'Though I appreciate such things can't be permitted nowadays, it's still a shame that the lift's been unused for so long.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks for the info William

[@susanemmerson]

Chris at the £1 burger stall has the chat and what a charmer. I really like Blackpool. But I have not visited for a good few years.

[@squaddingquads]

Absolutely fantastic video as always Tim, and genuinely humbled to see my aerial footage being used thank you

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks again!

[@squaddingquads]

@@WalkWithMeTim anytime

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

I do like Blackpool! But it can be rough round the edges especially off the promenade. I like how Blackpool has got something for everyone with it’s numerous attractions. I’m just not a big fan of the the central beach but if you go further up the coast the beach is nicer in my opinion. The Blackpool Tower an iconic attraction but yes never again will I visit it during the school holidays it was packed when I did it Wednesday just gone. North Pier is Also my favourite as I like how traditional it is!

[@jeanmartyn7284]

Brilliant video. My first visit to Blackpool was when I was 5. I have wonderful memories of seeing the elephants and circus animals coming out for exercise on the beach in the 50s. The iconic Wurlitzer organ with Reginald Dixon appearing from beneath the stage, the donkey rides, such wonderful memories. I hope the council will restore the buildings that are run down and people who visit will see how wonderful Blackpool is. I ❤ Blackpool , it’s unique, it’s fun and well worth a visit. Hope the

[@prettypinkwitchlaura9213]

I just love Blackpool. My favourite place on earth. I married my husband at the wedding chapel and hired a vintage tram instead of wedding cars. He’d proposed at the tower circus. We even had our honeymoon in Blackpool! It’s where I go when my mental health gets overwhelmingly poor too. Going next month with my cousin and her kids. Plan to visit that statue - 8 years we’ve been trying for a baby with no success 😥

[@WalkWithMeTim]

bit like me and gaby it was 8 years for us too

[@llandriell]

I love your worst rated series, i am reluctant to say how much I enjoy a lot of the places you have visited as it may improve their reputation! I dislike places that are busy, and the ‘worst rated’ places tend to be more quiet and are great to explore. They always have an epic greasy spoon or fish and chips and you tend to be amongst locals which is nice.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thank you :-)

[@fran9478]

I've just come back from a week there with my 7year old and I have to say we loved it. My only comment that would be bad is the amount of rubbish left on the beach after the aircraft show last weekend. We arrived Monday and came home yesturday. We did the pleasure beach sea life tower and zoo. And we have decided to go back next year to do some of the stuff we didn't get chance to including Riley's believe it or not. Love your videos

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks Fran

[@echoview1500]

*Chris the burger guy told me/us this when we came down for the Blackpool v Rangers game recently as to why Blackpool was busy but also in such a bad state (paraphrasing but you get his point) "social changes, look around we have a very very busy day in Blackpool but the 1st and 2nd generation from India, Pakistan and Africa are coming here but they DO NOT SPEND MONEY HERE, they come from Manchester etc for the day but bring along their own food and drink", and when you think about it it makes sense, its different cultures as we know it has impacted the pub trade massively being non drinkers or just not visiting a pub, but sadly it is financially impacting the resorts*

[@michaeldowd8422]

I wish you had your own tv show. The amount of work you put in to 'big up' British holiday destinations is fantastic 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks yes I work super hard on the videos

[@onegirlgigging]

As someone who lived there for 40 years you have clearly put the effort in to know the place. You either live there or visit regularly. Well done on a great video. Gynn Slyway was built like that long before my time. From memory I was told it was done to stabalise the cliffs better to allow people to use them safely.

[@sjp6839]

I love blackpool, i go several times a year and have done for the last 55 years since i was born. Its changed a lot but it will always be my happy place

[@aidanthefreerunner]

Thanks for everything you do for us Tim and through quarantine!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

are you still in it?

[@aidanthefreerunner]

@@WalkWithMeTim No Tim I live in the UK lol. I was the boy you met at Great Yarmouth Joyland thank you for that btw!! You really really helped with missing great Yarmouth as it's my favorite place in the world! During quarantine.

[@melissaphillips3088]

Wonderful walk Tim. Such a gorgeous day for this walk. So much to see and enjoy. Thanks Tim☀️

[@dancedecker]

Excellent video Tim. Thanks for showing my home town in such a good light. The thing is of course, the more people who visit anywhere, the more possibility that someone who may not be as good as they might be, may be about. Not excusing it, just maybe explaining it. There are up to 20 million people a year that visit, so might the odd "dodgy Herbert" appear? Yeah, probably. But put it in context to how many just come and have a great time. And I have run businesses here that dealt with on average, a quarter of a million visitors per year and I can honestly say, that I never had any issues with any of them. Perhaps I was lucky, but I think the law of averages might discount that hypothesis. Plus show me a town as spread out along seven miles of golden sands and as long established as Blackpool is, that doesn't have some less than ideal streets, a couple of blocks back. Go a couple of blocks behind Las Vegas and you'll see stuff that makes Blackpool's look like paradise!! Yes, Blackpool has its problems, but within the constraints of it's budget, they really are doing as well as they can to rectify some of these. Is it perfect or posh? Absolutely NOT! But it doesn't pretend to be. It's brash and kitschy and a bit risque, but up to 20 million a year, can't all be wrong, can they? If that's your thing, you'll have a ball. Cheers.

[@SirBelvedere]

That is a very accurate summation

[@dancedecker]

@@SirBelvedere Thank you very much for your kind comment.

[@anngerrish744]

Visited for the first time last September and loved it visited again in February. As long as you take it for what it is you’ll have a great time. The ballroom is wonderful and the Tower is a must with with 4D experience

[@wendycopcutt4891]

Great video and brought back lots of memories of weekends with my friends 30 years ago! Where did the time go.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tiggerwood8899]

I have lived in Blackpool all my life. It used to be a great place for families to visit but not now. Hen parties, stag nights and drugs have turned parts into no go areas. You cannot just walk into the Pleasure Beach and look around you have to buy a wristband to enter the park and I believe they are around £40/£45 per person.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes very expensive

[@tiggerwood8899]

@Jessica’s_Princess I grew up in the 60's and 70's it was a lot different. Stag and hen parties didn't really take off until the eighties. It's not just that though, the amount of poverty in Blackpool is a disgrace in the 21st century. It is what it is though

[@mrstrev]

It's always been a disappointment to us that they started charging just to walk around the Pleasure Beach! We loved it when you could just go in and the kids could choose a few rides to go on! Was far too expensive for us when they changed it.

[@tiggerwood8899]

@@mrstrev Unfortunately, now you have to buy a wristband priced at £45 to get in wether you want to go on the rides or not

[@lew832]

@@tiggerwood8899 Thanks I have now changed my holiday destination.

[@Cazammaf]

Lived in Blackpool since I was 3 years old so pretty much all my life and I don't want to leave. Blackpool has everything that other seaside resorts have and more. We have the illuminations, air shows, the comedy carpet, the tower, the tower circus and dungeons, grand theatre, winter gardens, Stanley park with all of it's features, the golden mile, heritage and modern trams on a 12 mile long tram line, massive hotels, the sandcastle waterpark, massive casinos, the promenade and it's features, the pleasure beach theme park, our amazing town centre, the houndshill shopping centre, massive amusement arcades, the 3 distinct piers, the massive golf courses and lakes. There is so many events and things to do in Blackpool all the time, I often take it all for granted. But there's loads more which I can't be bothered to type out. A few chavs and druggies shouldn't ruin the holidaymaking experience of visiting this amazing town. Some people let it down, but there's people like that in every part of the country. The town isn't run down, it isn't deprived. If you live here you would understand. I never want to move out of Blackpool lmao. I love it here.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Brilliantly said

[@tylerwessling3402]

Coming to Manchester for week in April planning on taking a day trip to blackpool while there. These videos are great

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you like them!

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Blackpool is literally my favourite place on earth. Fun fact, when the Mirrorball was being refurbished last year I was asked to sign the inside or it and I wrote a nice little message too. Great video as always Tim.

[@echoview1500]

I agree, being by the seaside, its as simple as that.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Oh cool!

[@archangelrach1359]

Yes yes yes to our beautiful Blackpool!! 🌟 Thousands here last weekend for the airshow ✈ good luck with the Big One walk Tim 😍 ❤ xx

[@FjIrwin]

Wasn’t the airshow just spectacular? The typhoons roar got my adrenaline going.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks im worried lol

[@carlharvey1651]

I love Blackpool, my fave seaside town. It just depends what you go for. There's plenty to do and visit. Yes it has good parts and bad parts still (most places have these!)...these things might not change or if they do, it won't happen overnight. The promenade looks great after they did it up, and of course if you're going for a mad weekend away, where else! Look forward to rest of your videos Tim....should of visited Coral Island, best arcade out :)

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes they get funny filming inside tho

[@richardthered]

17:49 The kid giving the thumbs up 👍 Top lad... Great video again Tim, i would love to be there it looks ace . The £1 burger and his c r a p bag was hilarious, £1 is a amazing deal in this day and age.

[@sallymurray2147]

Hi Tim great video I have been in the Blackpool Tower I especially liked the glass floor as you could see things underneath you the horse ride was very good as treated my grandkids I would do the horse ride again

[@aaronsimkin5084]

Absolutely fantastic channel pal, stumbled upon it the other day and me and the Mrs are hooked on your videos! We would love to see more food reviews in your videos but that’s just us knit-picking. Definitely deserving of more subscribers. Such an underrated channel for the quality of content! Keep it up Tim. Peace & Love.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow thanks Aaron

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

Thumbs up Tim. I’ll never ever get the chance to leave my home country and I really appreciate how In depth you have with the details of current and past history. Huge Thanks for all your hard work! Hello to Gabby and Bubby too. Thanks

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thank you :-)

[@andymullaney1594]

Thanks our Tim , enjoyed your vidio , great see you back up here , least no rain this time,was lovely you met ,jp, blackpool sights and sounds thanks Tim

[@charlesstanmore]

Great vlog Tim yes there are good and bad sides to living in Blackpool like most seaside towns it is what it is

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree

[@heatherhanks4869]

I live in Blackpool for 11 years this September. ( Watford 30 Telford 10) If anyone has any questions I’m happy to help if I can. What I can say is I’ve seen a lot of change in the years since I’ve been here and yes there are some places that are not desirable. But I can say that of any place. Just a mile or two away is st Anne’s and it’s more upper class. There also a few cocktail bars, there another Area next to st Anne’s called lytham. I would say it’s the most expensive part of the area. But very pretty at Christmas. Best fish and chip shop is on Harrowside, which you can eat in or take away, it’s 5-10 min walk straight down from the mirror ball. This fish and chip shop has been voted the best by the locals. St Anne’s has a lovely restaurant called ego. If you look them on line your see they do offers for different times a day. The best show for fun is Viva Blackpool. Just a lot of fun. The lights have got better each and every year I’ve been here. Please sometimes stop at the roundabout where all the shops have stop, but if you carry on up the road your see more spectacular lights and a few you can walk round. There more for children , but they are huge. Don’t book any Britannia hotel except for the one that used to be the Hilton. If you have money and want to go for a massage or facial, the best is at the spar at the football ground. Shannon is marvellous, but with everything you get what you pay for. If you come self catering, there is an Aldi quite close to the main part of town and it’s also next to a very big the range. Apart from big supermarkets there are not many petrol stations that are on their own. There is one just round the corner from the cinema. If you are unwell there a drs anyone can go to . It’s open 364 days a year. It’s called Whitegate medical Centre. It’s on the Second floor to the left. You don’t have to been from the Area to be seen. It does get busy and urgent cases are always seem first. I’ve been there and there lovely and try there best for you. Well I hope if you come to Blackpool you have a good time and pack for all weather and it’s a good idea to bring your umbrella.

[@jenniferjones188]

Hi Heather I love Blackpool holiday there for years. My home town is Telford.

[@simeonselmon8318]

I feel sorry for you 😞

[@CBCB78]

When I was a kid, Blackpool was like Disney land to us northerners, it seemed modern and clean. I went a few years back and was sad about the decline. It really needs a good lock of paint. Especially the fun fare. There as far to many empty businesses too. It’s a shame and I hope it gets back to its former glory.

[@griswald7156]

The fun fare is the £1 burger..

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Tim,another brilliant video of Blackpool,the different piers and shops look nice, so many places to eat there.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks Steven

[@nelliemelba4967]

Ok, I'm going to say it: I've never been to Blackpool! But your video, Tim, has made me want to go. You highlighted lots of good interesting points, and it was nicely paced too. I never knew the tower and the Big One were so far apart! I like the shabby and the not always so chic of seaside places. Most of them down here in the south are the same.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

im glad , give it a chance Nellie

[@chewar7537]

I am an American, never been across the pond...but that place looks awesome! I loved the video, looks like some places need TLC, but still a great place to go I would think. Thanks for the video. 😊

[@PeterWoodstorrechianca]

It looks fantastic , last time I was in Blackpool it was the 80s, British people should be grateful places like this exist , long live the British resorts

[@RastjackA]

You spelt "foreign" wrong. Brits dont go to these places because the gov has mass immigrated foreigners in these places turning it into an absolute shite hole and dangerous. Not only that the prices are through the roof these days due to greedy politicians and brits can't afford nor do they wanna afford to pay for places that now look like syra after the war.

[@cockneycharm3970]

I used to live in Blackpool. It may be great for the tourists, but not for people living there.

[@cliffhorman6846]

Excellent and so very interesting. I need to spend much more time on your channel, it is fun and informative.

[@tonyhalliwell5115]

Thanks for showing some reasons to visit this great seaside town. I can't understand why it get slated. The Fylde coast has got a lot to offer and Blackpool have and are still, spending millions on improving its appeal for visitors. I live on the Fylde and I think it's great. Cheers.

[@haylandbroadley9166]

Nice vid. Was only there 2weeks ago for a weeks hol (in that mad heat wave) I have always gone as a kid and got my wife into it, now my kids love it. Like others have said, few streets back it gets a bit awful, alot of run down areas. But the front area is great, so much to do for everyone. Even a bit further afield, the zoo and model village is worth the visit. Good to see my fave wetherspoons is yours aswell 🤣 food is always spot on 🤤 Along with loads of b&b's/hotels, theres nice touring sites around. Deffo worth a visit imo.

[@simonlove9178]

Fantastic vid Tim,,,I love Blackpool ,,every time I visit I go to the £1 burger bar ,best burgers and hot dogs I've ever tasted ,,and what a great guy Chris higgitt is ,,was at the air show last week it was packed ,it was great to see Blackpool like that again 👍🎥

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes like the old days

[@hikingwiththeshackletons]

Blackpool encompasses all that a traditional family holiday is all about. We live in Blackpool & often walk down the promenade when we’re not hiking the fells. It does get a bad rep, however, the majority of trouble & rubbish everywhere is caused by visitors! We have walked down the prom late evening in the summer & the beaches are covered in rubbish left behind. The entire prom is getting a facelift so that’s positive. Reference transport, a family ticket from Blackpool transport is £13 which covers unlimited travel on both buses and trams.

[@tinaharrison5872]

We live 49 minutes from Blackpool and have visited several times but had no clue about there was sooooo much to see! Thank you Tim, we’ll be back to see what we missed 😊

[@susanreid9857]

Loved this Tim . Thanks x

[@yvonneatkins7386]

Thanks Tim I went two weeks back long weekend yes it does brings thing back to mind when I went with my parents and in-laws love the video look forward to the next Yvonne 😊

[@vertigodrone]

I’m a local (well Cleveleys which I think you should visit) and I think your video is a good representation. Shows there is some good and some bits where shine worn off 👍🏻

[@heatherwinstanley-flinn1602]

Omgosh, this brings me back to my childhood and adulthood 😂 I love blackpool! I'm fine with roller coasters, but that wheel terrified me! 😂 great vid

[@simonallchin7436]

I took my 2 young children for a day out in Blackpool a few years ago , and I regretted it . It was the most depressing , downtrodden place I had ever been to for à day out ..Everything about it spoke of a place that had seen better days in the past ...and made worse by the dull weather, which is not seen in this video !

[@danielledewitt1]

Oh you must be Grumpy. Can’t blame blackpool for weather.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes agree when the weather is rubbish its looks not so nice but like any seaside resort in the uk

[@johnmitchell2269]

Simon, would it be fair of me to assume you are the type that love going to places that charge £8 for a coffee and £20 for a full English?

[@DMC888]

@@johnmitchell2269maybe he spent his time on Central drive instead of the sea front.

[@aoilpe]

6:33 I had my hotel at Station Street , right in front of the South Pier - for my 5 day stay at my birthday in June… I loved it in Blackpool ! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@CJ-zt5mr]

Aww Tim in my hometown it's a shame i never knew you were here i could of met you to say hello love the video as always and yes you can use the ticket and both the bus and the tram

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Next time! ill be back next month

[@tormid100]

That was a wonderful walkthrough in a very sunny Blackpool. We have visited many times with my grandchildren and usually stay at the Sheraton Hotel. I love Blackpool and its people. Thanks Tim.

[@janicetidswell7409]

I was born in Blackpool & have watched with dismay as the town has gone from bad to worse. A very depressing place. Got sick of having my stuff stolen & eventually left & now live north of the border. Just seeing the video made me feel sick. Very sad.

[@williamevans9426]

I last visited Blackpool in autumn some 15 years ago. Frank Carson was appearing at the North pier on a Sunday and my parents and I stayed at a lovely sea-front hotel on the South Shore. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Mr Carson was either staying at the same hotel or had just popped in for a post-show drink, albeit at the other end of the prom to his venue.

[@tiggerwood8899]

Frank Carson lived in Blackpool in Layton.

[@williamevans9426]

@@tiggerwood8899 Thank you!

[@tonisharpe7192]

Blackpool is a typical British seaside resort ! It has everything for a family to have a good time. Some snobby people turn their noses up at the mention of Blackpool, but it is just what you make it and I happen to love it! My late mam also loved it and wished she had visited it much more! She loved the bingo 🤣🤣

[@ulfberht4431]

As someone who’s from Ireland where the only enjoyment is how many farmlands there are, going to Blackpool was an incredibly fun experience. It’s no Disneyland, but it doesn’t need to be. It is its own thing and what makes it stand out. Is it a tad bit out of date in most places? Yes. But ironically the charm is its archaic appeal. If someone says it’s the worst holiday resort, then I wouldn’t want to be friends with them.

[@annepollock8306]

My happy place. 😊

[@juliesmith3888]

Haven’t been to Blackpool since I was young. Was great to walk with you and relive it 👍🏻

[@MrTReinold]

This place looks like a ton of fun. It reminds me a little of Atlantic City.

[@bradmanchester7843]

Get realistic please....

[@cirias]

We went down to Blackpool as a family last year and we loved it. We mainly went for Madame Tussauds as they had a DanTDM display on, but we spent a few days there and did the Tower, the Dungeons, the amusements, arcades, beach, had dinner in town. Overall we enjoyed it and although it was MEGA busy and overwhelming at times we were pleased to have experienced it. Oh, and some of the best chips we've ever had.

[@TheLordHiggs]

2:01 That's the Hilton Hotel Extension, they're making it bigger cos it was more popular then they were expecting. Also, not surprising due to Blackpool's mainly old B&B's in crappy areas.

[@jasonsmart3482]

As a Southerner I would say Blackpool is fine. I wouldnt chose it for a holiday with my other half but if we had kids it would be somewhere to go as the kids would love it. Enjoyed my one visit and certainly you really need to go at least once.

[@jerrysmart9051]

We went Cala Gran Haven Holiday's which is not far from Blackpool in a town called Fleetwood and that's a rather nice area with a beach and of course you got St Annes not far off aswell if you went via car. We did Blackpool twice during our holiday and it's not half bad. Beach is a lot cleaner than I remembered, must've had it all done. Pier has a cheap and decent cafe, kids loved some of the attractions and Coral Island is pretty neat if you want all ur best arcades! Only place where I've found Luigi's Mansion arcade! Not sure if I'd wanna stay in Blackpool overnight, but I enjoy the towns close by and visiting there 1-2 times during our week holiday.

[@kirstybonnot2562]

Informative video. I must say Blackpool still doesn’t appeal to me, but it was good to see it through the camera 😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@noelp4916]

Good coverage of Blackpool. Thanks. 🇦🇺

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks noel

[@pokeraa77]

Love your channel Tim! Followed it a while and it’s been a great find! I used to go Blackpool a lot as a kid, I’m sure that big wheel used to be way way bigger. I know it’s new but the one from like the 90s was massive I used to think?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I think it may be yes

[@spex357]

There was a time when Blackpool had more Millionaires and Tramps than London. Stars from film, tv and Radio lived there and could often be seen "Promenading" on sunny days.

[@Mike_Vlogs_YT]

Personally I love a trip to Blackpool, as you've highlighted there's plenty to do & its not as bad as some people say

[@brianmitchell8347]

We’ve all got good memories of Blackpool, not so keen as I’ve got older, great video Tim

[@lorddamocles2222]

Go two streets back from the already slightly taudry front, and it's like being in downtown Mogadishu.

[@JonnyMack33]

One of my fondest memories is when we took a road trip in dodgy Ford Orion from Loughborough to Blackpool.. and we were right up the top near Fleetwood on the pebble beach... happy hardcore blaring out the car while we watched the sun set with a beer and a ..ahem..."cig".. loved it ever since.

[@hx77ington]

never been to Blackpool before! I dont understand why it has been rated as the worst seaside in the UK!! This video has made me book a trip away with my family! Thanks Tim, keep up the fantastic work! p.s we NEED more terrible hotel/holiday park videos!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Totally agree! more coming next week James .. Blackpool was towards the bottom but not worse

[@danielledewitt1]

Stupid people with no working brains must have voted it the worst.

[@leer798]

I’d cancel it before giving your family nightmares for the rest of their life 😂😂

[@leer798]

Joking aside the pleasure beach is one hell of a fun day out :)

[@danielledewitt1]

@@leer798 Even more fun when valhalla used to be open.

[@dianehosler2552]

Thanks Tim you have shown me more of Blackpool than I knew was here and i only live 40 mins away, love your videos!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow really?

[@dianehosler2552]

@@WalkWithMeTim yes really, I didn’t realise there was so much at north pier, watch all your videos, keep it on, Di x

[@bigzach1000]

I have never been to the UK, but I am a bit of an Anglophile. It amazes me at how clean and tidy the main areas of these pleasure beaches are. I really don't know why Blackpool ranks so low, especially with all of the amazing landmarks there. These videos are great!

[@amanwithaplaninavan]

Because people are more fixated on the terrible social deprivation just a few streets behind the promenade, similar to many other seaside towns.

[@bigzach1000]

@@amanwithaplaninavan I feel like that is possibly the case in a lot of places. For instance, in Florida here in the US, we have the massive impact of Disney and the theme park. Leave the theme park a few miles and away is some crazy poverty. You are correct; we need to look at the complete picture. But Blackpool is pretty cool.

[@JulzPoolz]

@@bigzach1000 check out A walk on the wild side. He does brilliant Blackpool vids. The good and the bad 👍

[@roseben5737]

I got to Blackpool twice a year and have done for the last 15 years, id highly recommend the Viva shows and kings and Queens for a good nightout, Great video.

[@kyliem4547]

I love Blackpool I’ve just come back from spending a week there. I agree it’s got some not so good parts in the streets behind but everywhere has its rough and bad parts. I’ve been coming since I was a kid and now I bring my daughter every year.

[@sbtechdif]

Great video. I too love Blackpool but I wonder how much nostalgia plays a part in that. It's funny hearing you saying that you were dragged around markets and so on, I remember the same things. My mother seemed to be the slowest walker ever when I was a kid.

[@simonpearson8239]

Absolute quality that Tim, the £1 burger fella was pumped up that’s for sure. Vegas of the north. Like it or not it’s gotta be seen at some point. Many thanks for the upload 🎉🔥🖖🏼

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Absolutely

[@coolperson962]

What a character Chris is, he could be a KZbinr himself! 😂

[@chrislox1]

What a fabulous video. Have many fond memories of the place, especially in the 80's and 90's. So much to see and experience. You have really captured the the essence of what makes it so enthralling. Looking forward to coming here again sometime soon 👍

[@bigpaul4450]

I like how positive you are about British attractions but i just think it looks so tacky and unpleasant. Its a jumble of individual frontages, fascias everywhere which looks uncontrolled and i don't even like the modern promenade as it just jars with the surrounds.

[@RXAXV]

Thank you for this great video. A Pearl of a city. tangerines moving up this season too!

[@craigjones7111]

Love Blackpool, yes its lost lots of back street shops that was around in the 80's. But Blackpool is spending big and it does show in all the new and planned buildings.

[@Lyndyette]

Suggestion! If you ever come back to the US, California you should visit the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. As far as I know they have kept it up pretty well. There is no admission fee unless you want to go on the rides. The smells of corn dogs, popcorn and cotton candy permeate the air. They have a roller coaster called the Giant Dipper and an amazing Carousel. The hotel we used to stay at is the Dream Inn, not sure the condition but I imagine they keep that up as well being very popular and not too cheap. You can get a room overlooking Santa Cruz Bay, stunning views. There is also a wharf you can go on. It did sustain damage not too long ago so some of the restaurants near the end are being removed. Take a walk on East Cliff Drive and visit the old Light House. You can do a wine and sunset sail cruise from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. The San Francisco Bay area has so much one can enjoy. Monterey Bay Aquarium is a great attraction, Big Sur has a really cool restaurant called Nepenthe that has stunning views as well and pretty good food. Really cool vibes there. Carmel is also a favorite spot. Happy and safe travels.

[@deanmiles2127]

We’ve been twice with the kids who are both under 6. We stayed at haven and went into Blackpool everyday. The passes were great value, theme park, water park, zoo… There was absolutely loads to do. Might not be the best looking place in England but it was cheap enough and we will go back. We went two weeks before the summer holidays in England so it’s not as busy. (The school fine still makes it cheaper)

[@WalkWithMeTim]

blackpool is great any time of the year too

[@davemulready]

Nice Vlog Tim .Having Been There Yet And It,s Only Across The Pond 💓

[@euan7310]

Blackpool is an awesome place, even with the 'bad bits', its unique and nothing matches it in the UK imo. Also love the series and the channel Tim!

[@tiggerwood8899]

Unfortunately the bad bits hugely outweigh the good. I live there and you're right the council needs to tidy it up

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks for giving it a watch

[@ElenaEll16]

So admirable how respectful you always are

[@brianscales9912]

Love Blackpool. Our number one resort to visit for a holiday in the UK! I have lost count how many holidays we have had in Blackpool. Every holiday in Blackpool was 10/10. ❤👍🙂

[@alwolfy1782]

This is a great video. It's nice to see Blackpool in a more positive light. It's not a perfect place but it is a nice walk along the front on a nice day.

[@andrewcroft9541]

Cannot believe they say Blackpool is the worst resort I absolutely love the place always so much to do

[@theshowmanuk]

Another great video Tim. Must pay a visit some day.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes you do

[@mattg2861]

I think Blackpool has a lot going for it such as the themepark which is arguably the best in the UK at the moment. However, the poverty and violence let's the town down. The council needs to invest more into Blackpool to attract more visitors. The last time I was there when I was a teenager, someone got stabbed outside the hotel and it was a regular occurrence according to the receptionist.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes thats a shame but most seaside towns have this problem

[@deaddave8805]

I always enjoy your video's and I thought I had already subscribed months ago. I am now !!!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@juicybuttons73]

I really like Blackpool it has so much to offer probably more than any other British seaside resort. So much to see and do especially entertainment wise great shows for everyone and so many attractions. Yes go off the tourist areas and it's rough but so are many towns nowadays. People should give it a go so many turn there noses up at it and haven't even been. Love funny girls.

[@samanthawebber9748]

I have family that live in Bispham so Blackpool has some amazing childhood memories for me. Great video.