The bright lights of Blackpool

The only way into Blackpool was through a massive carpark that was half full, so from the get go there were loads of people everywhere. Even though it was overcast and dreary that didn't seem to stop all the holiday-makers. And we soon discovered that Blackpool is pretty much a seaside town where those who can't afford to spend their summer holidays in Spain seem to visit. And we were there to experience it all with them!

At first we were a bit sceptical, the city seemed a bit dodgy and dirty. But when the "sun" went down and the lights came on it completely changed and turned into a mini Las Vegas with lights all down the street and lots and lots of amusement arcades to keep us busy. We had such a great time. Once we looked past the grottiness, tackiness and screaming sugar-high kiddies we started to have fun. We spent lots of time (and money) in the amusement arcades trying to beat the system - Matt tried his hardest to win some fluffy toys and I discovered the 2p machines which I soon became addicted to.

We pretty much became two big kids in Blackpool, we were completely overly stimulated by bright lights and crazy characters everywhere we went. Such fun! We found Pleasure Beach which was a big amusement park with rides everywhere and more lollies and more arcades. Yet again though, I just couldn't convince Matt to get on a ride! We also discovered a Doctor Who Museum (much to Matt's delight) so we spent some time looking at a lot of collectables from the early Doctor Who years.

So Blackpool totally took us by surprise! And once we came down off our sugar highs, we continued north the the Lake District.