How busy is Blackpool Midwinter?

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  • I take you on a trip along Blackpool Promenade in late January to see how busy it is & what is open and not open in midweek late January 2023.
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  • @froggiewrench1
    @froggiewrench1 Před rokem +1

    These videos of yours are an armchair delight.

  • @zeropointconsciousness
    @zeropointconsciousness Před rokem +5

    I learned to ride a bike on a Chopper.
    Used to love Blackpool in the dead of Winter/off season.
    Always nice down by the sea.
    ☆edit☆
    Thankyou Stephen you sure do bring back memories.
    "The Coaster" looks nice I like the log burners and the mural.
    You do put me in the mood to visit again sometime too maybe I'll see you sometime thanks for keeping us all up to date.

  • @andymullaney1594
    @andymullaney1594 Před rokem +5

    Great views and that sounds of the sea

  • @paulinepickering8151
    @paulinepickering8151 Před rokem +6

    I've experienced some of the roughest weather in Blackpool there is nothing more exhilarating than the rough sea and wind there,,
    We love it!

  • @EmmaKelly74159
    @EmmaKelly74159 Před rokem +6

    Well done Stephen what a nice way to see blackpool, when it's quiet, and of course you meeting old and new friends. Thank you💚

  • @westyham1
    @westyham1 Před rokem +7

    Thanks for the memories, it's certainly changed since I lived in Cleveleys, best wishes from New Jersey USA 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

  • @garygray4640
    @garygray4640 Před rokem +1

    Another great video Stephen.👌👌

  • @DJIpocket234
    @DJIpocket234 Před rokem +1

    Find out in 7 days. Lovely little break and can't wait

  • @scott24679554
    @scott24679554 Před rokem +1

    Another great video Stephen 😊

  • @suelong2691
    @suelong2691 Před rokem +2

    Great video Stephen. The Lindale Cafe is lovely you should try it out when it opens proper homemade food. Love your lesson on Blackpool history

  • @audiocoffee
    @audiocoffee Před rokem +12

    you know what I like? I like the fact that you're not shying away from what Blackpool needs, its current state, and everything else inbetween. it's easy to forget that people live there (dare I say - assuming some live in Lytham, Fleetwood and other locales). I do love the 'no holds barred' approach. 👍

  • @dazmc7744
    @dazmc7744 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic watch ste interesting as usual 😀 👍🏻 👌

  • @sheilakearney4635
    @sheilakearney4635 Před rokem +3

    Loved watching this, thank you, looking forward to visiting a couple of weekends in the summer, always go to Kings & Queens Central Pier and to the Tower and Ballroom 😁

  • @ianbentley7276
    @ianbentley7276 Před rokem +3

    i have great memories of many visits to blackpool, from the 50s with mum, to about 2010. Highly unlikely I'll be going again so I really appreciate your films and commentary.

  • @lancslass8
    @lancslass8 Před rokem +15

    My favourite was seeing the Fun House in the Pleasure Beach, and going round and round in the barrel and sitting at the top of the big slide trying to pluck up the courage to go down it. I was reading the other day that the Wedding Chapel is having a refurb and there's going to be an Open Day for anyone who is interested.

    • @racheljohnson9687
      @racheljohnson9687 Před rokem +3

      Oh I loved Jodys funhouse it was fab apart from the fact it was Art Deco if you didn't come out of there with cuts, scrapes, bruises & friction burns you weren't doing it right 👍😂😅🤣

    • @rachellunn4843
      @rachellunn4843 Před rokem +3

      I loved it in that fun house when I was younger and I used to be really scared of that laughing clown which was outside of the fun house,which is still on the pleasure Beach near avalanche ride,my kids are now scared of it

    • @racheljohnson9687
      @racheljohnson9687 Před rokem +2

      @Rachel lunn oh I hate him as well he's vile I was lucky last time I went to the Pleasure Beach he was out of order thank god 😱😳🤣😂😅

    • @rachellunn4843
      @rachellunn4843 Před rokem +2

      @racheljohnson9687 I bet many kids are scared of him he's freaky aint he hun x

    • @racheljohnson9687
      @racheljohnson9687 Před rokem

      @Rachel lunn I don't know whether you know this but the reason he is so awful is that laugh was suppose to have been recorded from a real person in a Mental Asylum years ago errrgh!!!! Horrid 😱😳

  • @ginagina9720
    @ginagina9720 Před rokem +1

    Love ❤️ the Layton rakes weatherspoons in Blackpool I’ve never been in the velvet coaster looks nice inside…your chicken and chips looks yummy 😋 another great video Stephen

  • @martinhill2279
    @martinhill2279 Před rokem +1

    Another great video....

  • @navid.S
    @navid.S Před rokem +2

    Thanks again for another fantastic video 🙏

  • @kathleenmccarroll3755

    Nice to see you again

  • @rosiew1952
    @rosiew1952 Před rokem +1

    great video Stephen, used to love walking a lot from south to north and back again (when I came for a holiday ) sadly wouldnt be able to walk like that anymore , but it looks a beautiful day . great place ,and I do hope I can come up again to blackpool in near futre for a holiday , take care Stephen

  • @callummccarthy1346
    @callummccarthy1346 Před rokem +4

    Love watching your videos Stephen, I remember commenting about 1.5/2 years ago as I’m in NZ. I’m back in the U.K. this summer and looking forward to be seeing Blackpool glammed up!

  • @zombieee666
    @zombieee666 Před rokem +1

    We're going for my kids birthday at the end of the month, this vid showed me some great places to check out ☺️

  • @LancashireLass37
    @LancashireLass37 Před rokem +1

    I loved the Fun House...and my dad always took me with him to the Cenotaph on the prom. He was in the Navy in 1914..He even took me to see Stanley Mathews play football, had my first hotdog. Met Tarzan when he performed at the Derby baths. Wouldn't give me his autograph, I was a kid. Very disappointed.

  • @bryannightingale5442
    @bryannightingale5442 Před rokem +5

    Yet another interesting video especially inside the Velvet Coaster. You’re videos are really informative and interesting I can’t believe how sharp the quality is. Keep up the good work Steve. ❤😊

  • @sharonellis8776
    @sharonellis8776 Před rokem +2

    Hi Steve. Will be going to Blackpool in early April. xx

  • @juliec70
    @juliec70 Před rokem +3

    Hi Stephen oh I had a purple chopper bike , wow love the sound of the sea 🌊 beautiful view 😊 x

  • @jasonwelsh5986
    @jasonwelsh5986 Před rokem +1

    I went on that roller coaster back in the late 90s. It was called back then THE PEPSI MAX

  • @davidorton4487
    @davidorton4487 Před rokem +2

    I do remember the Dr Who exhibition Stephen. I was just watching a small bit of footage on CZcams the other day. Definitely worth checking it out. Dave

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  Před rokem

      I never went in, but a mad keen Dr Who fan friend of mine couldn't stay out of the place.

    • @davidorton4487
      @davidorton4487 Před rokem +1

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Me too. I Never actually went in, I think at the time it came across as very scary. Dave

  • @kkrispy2009P
    @kkrispy2009P Před rokem +1

    Well done on 40k subs . Up and away . Thanks Stephen. I can't wait 4 the video collab with random and desperate the 2 Stevens lol cheers

  • @Tips-r-us
    @Tips-r-us Před rokem +1

    I worked in those Hotels as a DJ in 1980 to 1989. The Viking was one.

  • @davidnm21
    @davidnm21 Před rokem +3

    Great walkabout along Blackpool seafront Stephen. Love my Wetherspoon pubs and The Velvet Coaster looks a belter. Good to see the businesses preparing for another season including the Higgitt who is currently reflooring James’s bingo parlour. I believe he’s reopening first weekend in March, not long now. I think The North Pier is my favourite out of the three piers. Nice vlog👍😉

  • @dougaldouglas8842
    @dougaldouglas8842 Před rokem +5

    I used to visit in January, and most months. We found the resort very quiet. Just about to see if it has changed.

  • @joycelang5463
    @joycelang5463 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for another great video Stephen really enjoyed it

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 Před rokem +3

    Always enjoy the videos on your channel keep up the good work 👍👍

  • @EmmaKelly74159
    @EmmaKelly74159 Před rokem +2

    💚

  • @stethemeterman1968
    @stethemeterman1968 Před rokem

    Great video will be visiting soon

  • @sharonheeley4115
    @sharonheeley4115 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much Stephen for another fantastic video, I remember the log flume from many moons ago , and the open air baths , happy days! Keep safe and warm !

  • @Robertonnz
    @Robertonnz Před rokem +2

    Very good video Stephen. You packed a lot in there. Thank you for going into the pub. It would be great if you went into more pubs in Blackpool and have a meal when you get chance. Thanks again. Oh......love the beard.

  • @jacquelinemccann1493
    @jacquelinemccann1493 Před rokem +2

    Hi Stephen thanks for another great video, the sea is so calm.

  • @waynepaxford7263
    @waynepaxford7263 Před rokem +3

    Another excellent video Stephen what a lovley day for Blackpool you can't ask for much more than that I can't wait for August for my holiday to blackpool I can't wait for next video Stephen I hope you and your family and friends are well and safe

  • @markrowley2739
    @markrowley2739 Před rokem

    I used to love the Dr Who box on Chapel Street...you entered the Tardis and went downstairs to the exhibition....wonderful times.

  • @Shaunsfavourites
    @Shaunsfavourites Před rokem +3

    What a brilliant video Stephen. Blackpool on a lovely sharp sunny winter's day and so very informative. A particularly useful video.

  • @mikebryan7060
    @mikebryan7060 Před rokem +2

    Great video Stephen, I love the little history lessons we get in your films. Regarding that brightly painted cafe I saw a review somewhere of it and it does a three course roast dinner for about £8, maybe you should review it sometime . Yeh, really enjoyed watching this video.

  • @edwinfitchett6033
    @edwinfitchett6033 Před rokem +2

    Unfortunately I am old enough to remember the Dr Who exhibition with the Dalek outside and Woolworths and Lewis's department store

  • @robh699
    @robh699 Před rokem +2

    Evening Stephen, i had the blue chopper bike

  • @user-dp1bz4ql9f
    @user-dp1bz4ql9f Před rokem +1

    Lovey winter sun do miss the go-karts docter who place and lovey food at Lindale and Chris burgers grate vidio

  • @BaljinderSingh-cq6sh
    @BaljinderSingh-cq6sh Před rokem +1

    Great video.👍

  • @itsonlyme9938
    @itsonlyme9938 Před rokem +1

    Blackpool tower was used in WW2 as a radio mast for experimental radar.

  • @brynsuperblue52
    @brynsuperblue52 Před rokem +1

    the Ice Dome went every year to the Ice hockey tournament the smell in their was a one off brilliant days

  • @Littlewing6was9
    @Littlewing6was9 Před rokem

    I watched this last night and absolutely loved it. You're a true testament to Blackpool and a patriot for sure. Thanks for sharing the history and showing the present. Outstanding Stephen. ☄️☯️

  • @brendasword5115
    @brendasword5115 Před rokem

    Thanks Stephen once again i really enjoyed that thanks

  • @hayleyhubbard8307
    @hayleyhubbard8307 Před rokem +2

    Love these videos ❤

  • @JamesSmith-iz4mv
    @JamesSmith-iz4mv Před rokem +1

    Brilliant video Stephen thanks mate

  • @vancebutcher6805
    @vancebutcher6805 Před rokem

    Hello Stephen, I love you new disguise, it's great

  • @juliepownall2000
    @juliepownall2000 Před rokem +2

    Hi Stephen thanks for showing us around loved the chopper bike it was iconic 👍

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  Před rokem

      I used to have a red one. I wish I still had it as it'd be worth a small fortune!

    • @juliepownall1063
      @juliepownall1063 Před rokem +1

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool true l used to borrow a lads chopper bike they were great

  • @robertinman7683
    @robertinman7683 Před rokem

    Love your videos keep it up

  • @robertboughton11
    @robertboughton11 Před rokem

    Good evening Stephen

  • @joymaxfield7589
    @joymaxfield7589 Před rokem

    Thank you Stephen ,nice trip down memory ,👍👍

  • @josephthompson1318
    @josephthompson1318 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Longest season in 🇬🇧 by months. Many event's yr round. Dance comps. Pegion weekend. Rebellion weekend

  • @maxinemcgrath1756
    @maxinemcgrath1756 Před rokem

    Another great video stephen. Your knowledge of blackpool is amazing. We come through from morecame about 3 times a year in sumner months. Love comg through i had a purple chopper. Wish i had kept it now. Worth a fortune. Thank u for your videos. Take care. 👍👍😊

  • @edwardharrington678
    @edwardharrington678 Před rokem +1

    I bet the locals are pleased to have Blackpool to themselves for a while.

  • @jeanhorn8891
    @jeanhorn8891 Před rokem +1

    ♥️ to everyone in Blackpool
    Thanks for putting up with holiday makers.
    Stephen remember keep the gates open ,coming down in May..♥️
    Yes a little run down
    Hopefully someone will take the housing over.

  • @juliemcgarty4764
    @juliemcgarty4764 Před rokem

    Thankyou for another brilliant and interesting video on a nice quiet day in Blackpool looks cool

  • @rachellunn4843
    @rachellunn4843 Před rokem +1

    Hi Stephen I've stayed in them aparthotels twice,1 is a hotel and 1 is like apartments,both really nice we are staying there when we come to Blackpool In September for 3 nights n late night rides on the pleasure Beach,its not cheap to stay there but its really nice x

  • @gavinharrison7497
    @gavinharrison7497 Před rokem +2

    Have to agree with you Stephen maccys do the best coffee and its the cheapest.

  • @nathansemple3052
    @nathansemple3052 Před rokem

    Hi Steven Yes I so remember the open air swimming pool. They used to have bathing Beauty competitions with celebrities who were appearing in Blackpool doing the judging.

  • @gazza2933
    @gazza2933 Před rokem +2

    Would you want it to be as busy as the Summer Season?
    I think coastal resorts need to have a rest in winter.
    Interesting video mate. 👍⛱

  • @hancecrawford
    @hancecrawford Před rokem

    Hi Stephen thanks for a video stay safe sea is more peaceful

  • @garylivesey7571
    @garylivesey7571 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant walking with you again Stephen👍🚶

  • @richardhinchliffe1678
    @richardhinchliffe1678 Před rokem +1

    Another great video Stephen thanks very much for it look forward to the next one

  • @philipcroft9857
    @philipcroft9857 Před rokem +1

    Great video stephen, Chris the £1 burger man "I'm gonna do something controversial to get in paper" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 love a bloke with a sense of humour!! How about a video about Blackpool hauntings?? I'm sure yer fans would be glued to their devices, everyone loves a good 👻👻👻 story!! Topman keep them coming.

  • @nigelstringerNVS
    @nigelstringerNVS Před rokem

    Watch and liked all your videos Stephen, fabulous, and now on this one.

  • @paulhardy7585
    @paulhardy7585 Před rokem +1

    Coming at the end of march for the weekend, be nice to blow away the winter cobwebs.. Love the videos by the way..

  • @carolbuck7744
    @carolbuck7744 Před rokem +1

    Mornin Stephen..:) its sad the Golden mile is being moved..the new place looks small..:( nice to see blue skies...looking forward to coming to see the old place later on this year..:) enjoyed the video as always

  • @davefreeman7629
    @davefreeman7629 Před rokem

    yet an other great video keeping us up todate with whats going on in blackpool thank you for this video nice one!.

  • @lazychemistry
    @lazychemistry Před rokem

    I'm from Manchester and it's nice to see you have a Manchester spot, lol. Also you share many of our street names 🤗🍹

  • @kathleenmccarroll3755

    I worked in the casino cafe when I was young Steven I remember the fun house as well

  • @jen6251
    @jen6251 Před rokem +1

    When I go through Blackpool sometimes it's fairly quiet but I don't think the bad weather has helped but come summer Blackpool will be heaving Wich is good good video can't wait for the next one

  • @MrSargemneil
    @MrSargemneil Před rokem

    Lovely soothing scenic video Stephen .

  • @moonagedaydream4489
    @moonagedaydream4489 Před rokem +2

    What a fantastic walk Stephen, wish I'd known you when you had your Chopper, I'd have loved a ride on it 😉 xx

  • @patparry389
    @patparry389 Před rokem

    Great vid Stephen thank you 👍

  • @davidorton4487
    @davidorton4487 Před rokem +1

    Can you remember when their was a Mini Kind of Pleasure Beach where the Golden mile amusements are, or just behind. I’m not completely sure. Dave

  • @LancashireLass37
    @LancashireLass37 Před rokem

    My father was a scenic artist. He worked on the River Caves and the Tower ballroom ceiling. Years ago....

  • @johnashton5474
    @johnashton5474 Před rokem

    Another interesting video well done

  • @jjkEDITZ45
    @jjkEDITZ45 Před rokem

    Stephen great videos 😊

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 Před rokem

    Wow, Stephen, you rode a chopper?! “Born to be wild…” 🏍

  • @centureye
    @centureye Před rokem +1

    We'll be paying a visit to Blackpool Pleasure Beach in April , we had a full English breakfast in there on Sunday 28th it was delicious I can never understand why would want a beer in a morning lol 🤣, we did try to live vlog on Saturday night didn't help with wind and rain we a tram video earlier that day on Balloon 717

  • @Alice-ub2kq
    @Alice-ub2kq Před rokem

    My favourite place that bingo be there end of march x

  • @briandeakin8177
    @briandeakin8177 Před rokem +1

    can you remember it being fairlyland in the 1950s also next door was a picture house

  • @mousecharger
    @mousecharger Před rokem

    Really really enjoyed this video there was a bit of everything I've never ever noticed that arcade building where yes is as well really really interesting thank you for sharing

  • @nickthomas181
    @nickthomas181 Před rokem +1

    I remember The Velvet Coaster being like Mothercare in season never seen so many kids.The Beachcomber Restaurant next door picks up Wetherspoons WiFi when dinning there .A brilliant restaurant by the way never disappointing.

  • @brianhiggins3090
    @brianhiggins3090 Před rokem +1

    Hi Stephen thanks for another great video, I love watching your vlogs they remind me of some very happy memories from Blackpool. Please give Pat and Derek from the New Osborne Hotel my regards. Thank you Brian 👍

  • @fishypie
    @fishypie Před rokem

    weatherspoons , just a great place

  • @itsonlyme9938
    @itsonlyme9938 Před rokem

    I visited the open air bath a very long time ago always very cold and they had a Beauty Queen competion's

  • @ronpollitt1070
    @ronpollitt1070 Před rokem

    i like your vlogs cos you show things we wouldn't see

  • @wendyjones2351
    @wendyjones2351 Před rokem

    Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always I like the velvet coaster your food looked really nice will be interesting what the new hotel will be like shame about St Chad's though be good if they build houses on that waste ground its quite big too have a great evening xx

  • @stephenguppy7882
    @stephenguppy7882 Před rokem +1

    Ah, The Velvet Coaster. I have had many a works 'executive meeting' in there on a Friday lunchtime. It has been mild these past few days and a quieter Blackpool is looking good. Great video.😊👍 P.S. I still have my Chopper.🤣

    • @joebrown4564
      @joebrown4564 Před rokem

      Wetherspoons the Velvet coaster I did have a chicken one. It was like a rubber chicken you could throw at the window and it would bounce off. I didn’t really enjoy myself. Enjoy Stephen

  • @TinWhistleTV
    @TinWhistleTV Před rokem +2

    I use to live on Withnell Road which starts at the side of the velvet coaster and your video make me wish I was back in Blackpool rather than here in overpriced London. I first started living on Princess street when I first moved to Blackpool and that Lyndene cafe is a great cafe. Have you done a video or thought about doing a video from Happy Dayz arcade? I had a dream I lived in the flat above the Robert's Oyster place.

  • @fishypie
    @fishypie Před rokem +1

    i do like blackpool but its having a hard time at the mo. long live the pool

  • @jimmyparr4493
    @jimmyparr4493 Před rokem

    Good evening Stephen hope your well oh and I went to raffles earlier for some tea still a decent chippy