The resort of Blackpool in North West England is often said to be Britain's holiday capital, and it soon becomes clear to the first-time visitor why that is so.
More than ten million people flock to the resort each year, from across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Famous as it is for its Tower, its Golden Mile and its world renowned Illuminations, statistically the most popular Blackpool attraction of all is in fact the Pleasure Beach, filled as it is with rides and features including one of the steepest and most scary roller coasters on the planet - the Pepsi Max Big One.
The Pleasure Beach also features a casino, some magic shows, a theatre, several amusement arcades, a bowling alley and a skating rink, as well as many car parks, cafs and shops.
The Blackpool Tower design was inspired by that of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the similarities are plain for all to see. It can be seen from anywhere within a 30 mile radius of the town. During the Second World War it was put to use as a radar station and nowadays it is often featured in television film sketches and dramas. Down at its base there is a circus, a ballroom, an aquarium and a restaurant.
The Tower is lit up in autumn, taking pride of place among a breathtaking array of Illuminations, being switched on every time by a celebrity late in August and visited by hundreds of thousands of people annually. Just as other resorts are being wound down after the summer Blackpool bursts into to life once again with what has been described as The Greatest Free Show on Earth.
Considering that Blackpool attracts more visitors each year than the whole of Greece (a staggering 16.8 million) it is maybe not entirely surprising that hotels and guest houses throughout the resort offer 120,000 beds, more indeed than the whole of Portugal.
The little seaside town of South Shore is just a very short walk from the
Pleasure Beach. There one can find many a guest house or hotel with en-suite rooms fully kitted out with useful provisions. There many a
Blackpool guest house serves up a hearty Full English Breakfast and offers low rates that make them exceptional value in a resort that is itself hugely competitive.
Many
Blackpool hotels belong to the Consortium of Independent Blackpool Hotels, to which local hoteliers are affiliating in growing numbers. The Consortium is committed to providing the best holiday experience at a very affordable price.
There isnt anywhere in the whole of the UK that is quite like Blackpool. That is why it is the resort of choice for so many holidaymakers seeking entertainment and value.
