destination in Blackpool!Recently awarded the new BLACKPOOL QUALITY award, The New Osterley Hotel is the ideal Blackpool holiday choice. It boasts a central location,...
destination in Blackpool!Recently awarded the new BLACKPOOL QUALITY award, The New Osterley Hotel is the ideal Blackpool holiday choice. It boasts a central location, directly behind the Winter Gardens, comfortable and clean rooms and a warm, friendly family run service.Other than spotlessly clean facilities and being situated in the heart of Blackpool, guests can expect wholesome, home cooked four course dinners or relax at our well stocked bar with games.All of Blackpool's famous attractions are close to hand, including Winter Gardens just next door and Blackpool's town centre shops being virtually on the doorstep. The glorious Golden Mile and Promenade and Blackpool Tower as well as the Piers are just a few minutes stroll from the hotel, and trams, the railway station and Talbot bus station are close by with taxis available.An ideal Hotel to stay at anytime of the year makes it the perfect place to relax after a hectic day in the fun capital of Europe."At The New Osterley we have built our reputation on good value and first class service."HOTEL FEATURES:All rooms en-suiteAll rooms equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and T.V.Four poster beds available on requestBig licensed bar with pool and table football table Recently renovated large dining roomHome-cooked wholesome 4 course evening meals available on request (vegetarians catered for)Special discount for group O.A.P.sLift to all floorsConference delegates, dance competitors and coach parties welcomeFree car parking available(first come, first served unless reserved for disabled guests)Open all year
Advantages: Plus ca change Disadvantages: Plus c'est les memes shows
...was connected to the railway network in 1846, the masses did not have holidays, or even days out. The history of boomtown Blackpool through the latter part of the nineteenth century is the early history of the leisure industry. Before then, leisure - like pleasure - was the prerogative of the privileged, enjoyed piecemeal and in accordance with their particular whims. Post-Blackpool, leisure assumed a mass-produced character and was provided on an industrialised scale.
"Progress" is Blackpool's town motto, adopted at the time of its most rapid and ambitious development. It always strove to be ahead, or at least abreast, of any rival. For example, in 1879 Blackpool became the first place in the world to have electric street lighting, before London or New York.
If Paris built an Eiffel Tower, so did Blackpool (albeit on only half the scale...
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Advantages: Although a bit tacky, you can find some great places to visit. Disadvantages: Loads of tacky souvenir shops.
...many blood-curdling exhibits, but this is definitely not for the faint-hearted. New and exciting tableaux and figures are introduced every season and there is an optional Anatomy Exhibition for adults only.
*** Blackpool Zoo.
A holiday would not be complete, I feel without a visit to Blackpool Zoo. You don't have to travel miles to get there, it's only two miles from the Promenade, and the clever landscaping makes it easy on the feet. Blackpool Zoo is said to be one of the most modern in Europe, with a carefully planned out environment of spacious moated pens, lakes and islands. I would recommend you take a camera so that you can get some terrific pictures of the big zoo favourites, like lions, tigers, giraffes, apes and a fine collection of marsupials. A family favourite of ours is feeding time for the sea lions, they love...
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Advantages: Pleasure Beach, sealife centre, cost Disadvantages: Pier amusements
...on Blackpool's Golden Mile.
There's was a new shark exhibition to see and with some of the worlds finest marine and freshwater creatures that you could see, we walked all the way through an caught some of the feeding times which was amazing to see, make sure you get a good space though as these get quite busy. Also we walked though the tunnel where you can see all the sharks above you, some of them actually sit on the tip, so you are inches away from them. It was an amazing experience and we took some great pictures.
There is also a touching pool, where you get the chance to hold starfish and other little creatures. The whole place is great and was really nice way to spend the day.
We paid £17 for the both of us which aren't too bad; there are family tickets available as well.
There is also a chance to visit Blackpool Tower which is 518...
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If you are one of the people who read my review on Blackpool pleasure beach you will know that I am a regular traveller to Blackpool. If you haven’t read my Blackpool pleasure beach review then why not? (Only kidding). Normally when I visit Blackpool I... more
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I know, I know, Blackpool is perceived as fish'n'chips, bucket and spades, amusement arcades, B&B's. What about something different?
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