12 Serious Mistakes People Make When Visiting Blackpool
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
- Visiting Blackpool is unique in its own way. It’s just like visiting any other town or city; tourists usually trip during their trip to a place they have not quite studied well. Even after making all the possible findings about their destinations, many tourists may still encounter unwelcome surprises, making a mockery of all their plans and research. These are a result of slight mistakes that could taint their holiday. In this video, however, we’re not talking about slight mistakes. We’re focusing on significant mistakes that can be very consequential. Regardless of the gravity of those mistakes, however, a little more vigilance can make a lot of difference. We will now discuss 12 serious mistakes people make when visiting Blackpool.
12. Visiting during off-season
It’s always a very serious mistake to visit this time during the off-season when some of its areas appear as if on lockdown. July and August can be good months to visit if you want to enjoy some fun on the beach and paddle in the sea. This is when the temperatures are their highest. You can sunbathe and stay out till evening. June also can be a great month to visit if you don’t mind the slightly cooler weather. But make sure you go only on weekends as weekdays can be boring during this month. September too isn’t bad. Visiting the town outside these months is, oh dear!
11. Expecting too much of transport services
Tourists from London and other sophisticated cities usually believe that trams, trains, buses, and taxis in Blackpool function similarly to other tourist areas. They're in for a big shock when they find, for example, that there is no Uber in Blackpool. Another rude example is that tramps in the town don't accept contactless payments. When tourists don’t come with enough cash, they might find themselves unable to move as much as they wish. However, most of the town's tourist centers are within trekking distance of each other. If you don't have enough cash, you could do with a bit more trekking.
10. Not understanding money matters
While credit cards, debit cards, and other contactless payments are allowed in many places, you’re advised to bring along extra cash while visiting Blackpool. Paying for little things, such as ice cream on the Promenade and some games on the pier may not be as easy as using these methods. More so, contactless payment has limits here. Even some tourists who use ATMs during their stay are pleasantly surprised that the only good way is to be charged in GBP. If you choose to be charged in your local currency, you will pay more because it's the ATM provider that will set the exchange rate, which will be higher.
9. Not planning for pickpockets
Tourist destinations usually attract unscrupulous elements. We have no reason to expect Blackpool to be an exception. This town’s crime rate is a bit higher. Pickpockets are always at their best in Blackpool during the season. It’s illusory to depend on the large police presence for protection. These security agents can’t be everywhere at once. They’re not able to monitor every square inch and every single person in a big crowd. Your wallets might be snatched. You have to keep your belonging safe. Don’t put your wallet in your back pocket. Dress in such a way that will enable you fasten your belonging tightly close to your body.
8. Not bringing a waterproof jacket
Many tourists often make the mistake of thinking that they’ll not need a waterproof jacket since they’re visiting the town in summer, which can be hot. They often forget that Blackpool is in Lancashire and what we know about this place is that Lancashire Coast is the wettest in England. It regularly gets a thorough soaking and wetness from rain blown in off the Irish Sea. Though most days will be sunny, bright, and clear, having a lightweight waterproof coat is a precaution that’ll do you much good in case the weather behaves unexpectedly. If you don’t have such a jacket, you may plan for only indoor entertainment.
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First mistake. Contactless Payment is possible on buses and Trams.
I've lived in Blackpool most of my life. I've never heard of anyone having their pockets picked. All buses, trams and taxis take contactless payments. Booking tickets when booking accommodation? Really? Never heard that one before... I have never met anyone being disappointed with the illuminations. Yes it isn't like a light show in Las Vegas, or Dubai, but that is the charm of the illuminations.
Yeh i dont think you'd need to pre-book attractions at the same time as hotels but I think you can see a difference with the gate price on the day. Love Blackpool, coming down again in September. It's a shame how some people don't like this place as a holiday destination but you can't win them all. I still love the pleasure beach and I'm 31 😃
I have been in Yate's and nearly had my phone nicked when i'd had it on charge - I do think you need to keep an eye on your valuables in the crowds but never felt unsafe. :) I think when you go makes the difference in terms of atmosphere and things to do ❤
The blackpool resort pass is only for the merlin attractions and does not include pleasure Beach or the zoo and you can use contactless on buses and trams. Need to get your info right next time
If Blackpool is good enough for Elvis, Michael Jackson , George Michael, Freddie Mercury and Robbie Williams ( I've seen them ) then its good enough for me !! 😊
I've been to that show many a time central pier front right hand side door leading to upstairs bar on the left facing the stage with big screen , I was there with my wife and son and his partner and 5 kids in may , great show , Kylie as well ,
Elvis ? Costello maybe, not the real Elvis.
@@lorenzomagazzeni5425 Erm , the real Elvis died back in the 70s !
Yes they made good money and not been ripped off as a ordinary person lol😤
I’m a Londoner that’s lived in Blackpool for 25 years on and around Central Drive. Blackpool people are decent people and Blackpool is a great place.
We’ve never felt unsafe in Blackpool before. We always go with a good pocket of 2ps for the arcades! Cheers 🍻
I dont think many people will be wanting to book accomodation in that care home, you could at least have found a pic of an actual hotel.
🤩yes, it's quite an amusing video in some respects
This video is loaded with mistakes! In fact probably best not to take too much notice of it at all!
agree
Thanks for sharing this video I only like to chill out there and I love Lytham St Ann's
Trams in the town DO accept contactless payments. Get your information correct first before saying it on a video , I live very close to Blackpool
I have never before read so much inaccuracy in an article. Lived here 80 years I have never felt threatened. I.have never heard of problems with pick pockets.
Public transport is fine a tramway along the seafront to Fleetwood. Plenty of Banks with cash machines. Parts of Blackpool have become rather rundown but there is a huge rebuilding scheme in progress.
NLP season from Easter to 2nd January with The Lights from 1st September. Longest season in 🇬🇧
I remember visiting Blackpool in August of 2015, pretty much the only mistake we made was number 11. But apart from that I thought Blackpool was a nice place, that's only because we never ventured beyond the coastal side of the town.
Blackpool's season is a lot longer than June to September.
The Illuminations are fantastic, they start around the 30th August when the 6 miles of the Promenade they run along. is shut to cars so people can ride the lights on all shapes n sizes of bicycles. A lot which are light up. The Illuminations run from September until 1 January but had an extra week in January this year. The international fireworks compilation in September and October is brilliant, so is the Lightpool festival in November and Christmas by the sea in December. And of course the Airshow in August.
Out of season is a good time for locals to enjoy the town when it's not too busy. Blackpool being on the west coast have amazing sunsets all year but unfortunately we do get too much rain. And maybe to much wind but I do love watching the big waves on a good high tide. The starlings are fantastic to watch doing their murmurations at sunset at North Pier. On clear days we do get fantastic views of the Lake District mountains, North Wales and if you're really lucky the Isle of Man.
This needs updating as I've just been to Blackpool and it's contact less payment for everything even chips.
and Mr Whippy
Yes it has its issues like a lot of other places in the uk but a lot of these videos just concentrate on the negative side giving the place a bad rap . For one thing, if you know where to go there are a lot of other things to do as well eg Stanley park , zoo , tower, sealife centre, sandcastle etc. There are also the very close pretty seaside resorts of st Anne’s , lytham , Cleveleys fleetwood bispham (all administratively part of Blackpool) . Then there’s the tower ,3 piers, pleasure beach , shows , events eg fireworks championships , arcades, beach, vintage trams ,some cosy b and b’s , casinos, novelty shops, tons of cheap lovely pubs / cafes / restaurants / bars etc etc it goes on and on . I even got a ferry over to knott end the other day and had a great day shopping at Freeport at knott end . it’s also close to places like Southport, preston and it’s large city centre and market , morcambe, Lancaster , peak and Lake District . It’s now even open till January with the Christmas area at the front and a new all year round indoor large entertainment complex going to be built at car park near coral island . No other seaside resort offers all this. Most other towns are boring just with a shopping centre and a club and a few bars and a small park yet people from them slag Blackpool off - I stayed in a few for a few days and was bored. Just like all uk a lot of it depends on the weather of course . And even though not as much employment opportunities as in the cities but unlike a lot of other seaside resorts there are still a lot of businesses and retail and some business parks around the area so there are still jobs if your willing to work a bit harder to find them but less than in a city but you’ll still find work but there aren’t as many professional / graduate jobs admittedly but they are still there. What other seaside resort has all this ? Personally I like living here - only thing that really gets me down about the place are the druggies, beggars (who keep asking tourists for money ) and some rundown looking shabby areas especially just behind the front (which is not fully representative of all Blackpool as when you go inwards it looks like any other area in uk and there are some beautiful places and houses such as round Stanley park area ) but the weather can also be windy and bad at times even though Blackpool gets more brighter days that most of the other parts of Lancashire but one big thing is it can go pretty dead out of season what with the winter weather and can be bad especially difficult for the seasonally employed it can be hard to find work . But on the plus side cost of living and houses are lower here than most of uk . If it was as bad as some people make out why is it the most visited holiday resort in the uk ? So I think overall the pros outnumber the cons but of course it depends upon wether you want to concentrate on the positive or negative aspects .
Totally agree, came here last month & loved it. Really dislike when people ignore the positives of a place & only say negative things, in my opinion everywhere has its pros & cons
You've not done your homework! You're out of date with some of your facts, and some are completely untrue. 👎
Wrong this no one pickpockets in Blackpool it's very safe , I been Blackpool many times,
The first mistake is visiting Blackpool
shocking video
Fkall wrong with Blackpool.
Why would any tourist visit Stanley School in the residential district of Marton - a pic in Mistake 12??? Very bizarre.
These are just photographs of Blackpool to illustrate the article. They are not individually curated for many hours before inclusion. You are reading too much into the video.
@@uws5604 Neither was much of the content - it was filled with errors as numerous people have pointed out.
1st September lights start & 8s bussier than summer because all other 🇬🇧 resorts have closed.
Lovely.
Funny i have visited blackpool many times including in the 60s and 70s when the town used to be heaving in august and many different times of year since, nither me nor my parents have ever had our pockets picked, not saying they dont operate in Blackpool but i would not say any greater than other towns of a simular size.
Yes, it doesn't seem to be a special problem in Blackpool compared to other towns and cities.
Where do you park in Blackpool, ST Anne’s .
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Sounds like this was put together by: a) someone who's never been to BPL. And/or b) the anti BPL league, maybe some rival seaside resort :)
This video offers terrible advice. I live in Blackpool and a lot of this is extremely outdated.
Firstly, trams do accept contactless payments, or you can download your digital ticket on the app.
Secondly, there is PLENTY to do in Blackpool outside of the main season. Most of our attractions remain open midweek in the off-season and this is the best time to visit them as the crowds are a lot lower! We also grave the World Firework Championships in September and October, plus the new Christmas By The Sea event which brings lots of people here during the winter. The theatres are actually at their busiest in November and December, so again, a good time to come and see a show!
Just seems a bit negative…
good thoughts there. Where you can it's helpful to book ahead as you save lots. Cash is definitely helpful for pop-up stalls and doughnut/ice cream joints. There's also ice cream stalls where having cash is quicker and more beneficial. Can't comment about Blackpool taxis but certainly in Edinburgh most of them do also take cards
Is this guy for real? 😂
Who made this? It’s not factual the images are from the 90’’s card payment is taken on buses and trams and card payment can be taken everywhere…. Criminal activity same as every other tourist destination. The resort is open all year around
I love Blackpool you should not slag it off people have there own taste in
Totally agree
Always said if you or your family can't have a good time in Blackpool it says more about you than it does Blackpool
“Unique…in its own way…it’s just like visiting any other town or city” who tf wrote this?
How can you not like a place where everyone is having a good time.
This is true. And everyone is extremely thoughtfulbut it really is horrific. In saying that I like beaches, hills and peace.
13. Never make a video about a town you've never visited.
Massive new developments of £billions mostly private. 4 new purpose built hotel in last 3yrs. Seach, Blackpool Central Development, 3hotels, 15*. Space theme park all yr round
The last couple of years the limitations have been extended to 1st of January since after lockdown not sure this year as yet check A walk on the Wild side keeps you updates on events plus other local You tubers 🎉
2022 Blackpool homicides = 3. 2022 Las Vegas homicides = 150
take cash - finding a cash machine that doesn't charge you is impossible. and keep your cash safe.
Blackpool transport is fun. and regular. and a day ticket for bus/tram isn't that expensive. great if you have mobility issues as the platforms are ramped and easy to get onto in a wheelchair.
it's not a city.
no pickpockets, but definitely some shady characters along the golden mile - just be mindful of that.
as for toilets - good luck finding any that aren't 40p per trip (it used to be 5p) some places are free (the piers), but, it's a question of where anywhere else.
it's undergoing massive redevelopment - expect diversions and a lot of construction noise/traffic.
going mid-week is good for those who want to go, but don't like massive crowds.
raincoat?? pfft!! there's always something indoors along the prom/piers. and the usual clothing outlets within easy reach to purchase such an item. it's not like their isn't a primark/poundland in the area!!!
the illuminations are usually on first Friday in September, and are on until the end of January - and there are loads of events on between the start and end along the prom. you can also ride an open top tram during the illuminations from end to end - better than being stuck in a car/bus/coach and moving only a couple of feet per minute. the roads during the illumination season get rammed to the point where it's often better to walk. every year, there's a 'ride the lights' night where cyclists can ride up/down the prom to view the lights - it's an annual organised event.
Hotels are plentiful and not that expensive. and new ones are being built every year. chain hotels will have lifts in for the less abled. there are tons of B&Bs in the side streets.
you didn't mention the massive availability of food - no shortage if you're into the bog-standard fare usually sold.
the arcades are awesome - and some of the attractions in some of them are pretty damned good. a good reason to take a couple of bags of 2p coins. although, there are places to obtain coins - be it a machine, or an actual human. regardless of which, you'll need wet wipes of some description - your fingers will look horrendous after a couple of hours at a coin pusher.
best of all - the rock is made in the town and you can watch it being made - and take home armfuls of it in a whole world of flavours - including 'fish and chips' (I wish I was joking, I'm not!)
as with any other major town - the nightlife can be a little bit 'in yer face' and loud at throwing out time. british drunks tend to go deaf after several pints. and with fast food/chippies being open until very late, if you are in need of a bag of seaside chips to eat along the prom - do it before the pubs/clubs close.
and when you see the access to the beach cordoned off - it's to do with the tide coming in.
the gulls will mug you if you're eating along the prom in the daytime. seriously, they have no fear. seen countless people deprived of food this way. the gulls have NO fear. (seagulls don't exist - they're gulls. there's herring, black backed, lesser-black backed to name but a few. herring gulls are usually found in coastal areas where they've learnt to mug people for food. better yet, don't eat along the prom.)
yes - get ride/admission tickets in advance as it's cheaper. the more ahead you book, the cheaper it is.
plenty of channels on youtube highlighting events and places to go/see in Blackpool.
Audio coffee brilliant, all true an exactly what a visit to Blackpool is like. I love the place an would love to live there. Get fed up with folk dissing the place, there is good an bad areas in a lot of places nowadays
I’am a local and i don’t know of any bank that charges you for withdrawals even if it’s not your own branch / I don’t understand why you would say they charge 🤔
Thanks
Is it true that Goth women give the most painful Enemas?
the biggest mistake is slowing down....... anything less than 30 and those alloys will go AWOL 😆😆😆
had a great week in Blackpool in 2012 then again in 2014 and a great day in Blackpool with a friend in 2015 never made any of these mistakes . would i go again no. seen it . done it it got the t-shirt great vid
Now, until 2nd Jan with all other 🇬🇧 resorts close September
Trams and busses accept contactless ..and yes we can get Ubers ..
Serious mistake #1: Visiting Blackpool in the first place. I worked in Blackpool twice and stayed at a Hilton Hotel near the Village Herons Reach Golf Course. The city itself is a dump and even the suburban hotel failed to impress.
It sounds like you are a man who is not easily impressed. Try to enjoy what comes your way and you will lead a happier life...something you have struggled with for many years.
Nothing wrongbwith the front terriblevat the back. Bit I don't believe it's bring renovated notvall.negative
.loads to do. Zoo good and Stanley Park.very attractive
By the zoo there are nice.houses
Pleasure beach is a dump.
That is EXACTLY what I said
@@uws5604Or maybe a person who can see what they're looking at and be perfectly honest about it
Well, that was just a huge conundrum of images found on Google. The majority of which were not even relevant to what the narrator was saying. A lot of the scenarios weren't even filmed in Blackpool. As for the image of someone point a gun with regards to pickpocketing; utter sensationalism at it finest.
Parking is a major problem in Blackpool. A lot of hotels claim to offer parking then try to charge for it and still not have enough space. Also a lot of hotels are absolute shitholes.
Came here last Oct & I really liked the town, yeah it has it's not so great parts but what town/city doesn't? If you ask me I thought it was a great town with a nice beach, great illuminations, iconic tower & awesome trams
Millions visit The Lights every yr. September 1st to 2nd January with many hotels have free entertainment
We weny to Blackpool a couple of years ago for the first time in many years,we used to go regularly in the 60/70s.
The biggest mistake we made was getting off the train.
Rain is same 🇬🇧 wide with forecasts everywhere
Same on all apm charge exchange rate
Zoo voted best family zoo, well planned layout & has all big 6.
Erm losing big is same chance as winning big??
I think not!
Busiest in Lights season through to 1st January
Mistake no.1 : going in the first place.
No. 8 makes me love Blackpool.
How much money do I need for 2 adults and children hotel already paid for 5 nights 1 take away a night and breakfast a day planning to do sea life zoo and go to the winter by the beach new year theme place arcade ? No drinking. Got around 550-600 and return ticket already paid for
Best place in Europe
Blackpool has a teasport app with accurate times. £6 24hr tram pass. Buses work as elsewhere
June is the sunniest and Wormist month in 🇬🇧
BPL is a town. Check l9cation of accommodation. 70000 holiday beds with widest price range
Rains a lit here un B/pool yes, though attractions are never full. Illuminations are free to see, so dont be ungrateful !!
I head there are a lot of junkies and other sketchy people who hang out on the boardwalk.
Don't take longer than 2 minutes leaving the platform at Blackpool North station, they set the dogs on you. They are a really strange bunch there.
First mistake: Going there.
I enjoyed it there…
Mistakes 1to 12 = GOING TO BLACKPOOL NO 12 +NO 1. + GOING TO BLACKPOOL
Biggest mistake is going to Blackpool in the first place
At least the name got it all right .
Black sand beaches,black water,black weather,very dark and grimm environment,very dark job prospects,etc,etc....
A very Depressing place to live.
60 days a year for a little bit of "fun", but the other 300 are a struggle.
Ive been there for 3 months,and was more than enough to me.
Over there your Patience and good Manners are tested to the limits everyday at any hour and any place .
You have to stand your ground and play along otherwise those packs of Junkies will eat you alive and spit out.
Not a single nice memory in 3 months over there.
See you Blackpool,stay high.
BLP has longest season by moths than eny other & major events between Newyear & Easter
My wife wants to go to UK and Europe. I tell her she has to change her ways. She carries her bag on her back and many other things.
She says im full of shit and its not the 70's anymore. So i won't come.
We do have crime here but its low.
Western Australia.
you dont get wet on Valhalla you get soaked from head to toe. BPB has updated Vallhalla unfortunitly the cold element room was taken out and replaced.
Easy solution, don't visit Blackpool. It's a dump.
Lights, sep 1st to Jan 1st with much more than lights.
Missed last 3 storms because of Ireland and Wales
No horse riding available. Horse deaen carriages. Most owners have 2, am & pm.
Don't take part in the stalls where they have darts, or such like... I was ripped off, I paid over £30 and only got a small teddy when they kept saying if I played again I could win a big teddy. Nope... That's ya lot.
♥️ Blackpool ♥️
You forgot another potentially fatal mistake in regards to visiting Blackpool. Actually turning up.
Town. Distances r short.
How many mistakes? what a load of rubbish you are talking
First mistake, going to the dump in the first place.
Reasons 1 to 12 are all the same the problem is don’t go to Blackpool that was your problem horrible dirty old hole. Nothing to do. Very few attractions outside of the pleasure. Beach loads of derelict buildings falling down drug problem drink problem boarded up shops literally one straight back off the seafront a lot of it is completely derelict a lot of money investing in it by the local council and a lot of the landlords order to be ashamed of themselves how they leave the quality of the buildings when boarded up and for God sake don’t even go anywhere near the place after dark because it is not safe especially if you’re not street savvy or street smart
I have never heard
This is nonsense. I prefer visiting Blackpool off season..less crowds & tourists, cheaper hotel prices & loads of cosy pubs & restaurants to shelter from bad weather.
70000 holiday beds with widest choice of ££ & * ratings
The first mistake “is” visiting blackpool..
Don’t go !!
What, large pol
Place is a DUMP!
Uber is in Blackpool and both the Buses and Trams have accepted contactless card payments for many years. This video is stupid.
What a load of bull. Whoever made this have never really been to Blackpool.
Been many times over the years since the 70s and yes its run down and neglected like a lot of uk seaside towns but never experienced most of this.
The only accurate one is the weather but that's the uk for you!
Try living here, then comment on great it is
I would say you need a wetsuit on valhalla
BPL pass give 20% discount on BLP main attractions
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