The Beach in Blackpool is a mere 150 metres from the front door of the New Kent B&B hotel and with an invigorating breeze that comes from the sea straight to our front door I must ask “Is there a more pleasant place for me to live?” Or for you to stay? Well possibly as Blackpool is a fantastic place for all the family and whether it is for the quiet of the North Shore, the noise, partying and excitement of the South and Central shores of Blackpool there is definitely something for all.
Golden Sands await you all....
Although it is stated that the Blackpool Illuminations only stretch for 6 miles along the promenade Blackpool beach covers around 9 to 10 miles of the coast line which many consider to be Blackpool albeit this includes Blackpool, Lytham, Bispham and Cleveleys leading up to Fleetwood.
Taking a stroll, a leisurely walk and even something a little more energetic like running or cycling the Beack in Blackpool attracts them all.
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As many would say “seeing is believing” well some times believing does come with seeing and the views from the Beach in Blackpool really do take you breathe away.
The Beach at the end of Knowle Avenue
Need more? The view in the other direction then.
Beach walks along Blackpool's golden beaches at north shore
The George Formby Society congregates in Blackpool four times a year in remembrance of a British Icon of yester- year and a man who sang cheeky songs while playing his Ukulele, looking boyish, mischievous and unfazed. A Lancashire Lad born and bred George was a Black and White TV star who wowed millions across the world. George himself played Blackpool and below is his song “With me little Stick of Blackpool Rock.”
Convention Dates for 2010
March 27 – 28 – to be held in The Imperial Hotel
June 5 – 6- to be held in The Imperial Hotel
September 4 – 5- to be held in The Imperial Hotel
November 20 – 21- to be held in The Imperial Hotel
These dates are subject to change by the Winter Gardens, please confirm dates before booking your rooms. You can join the George Formby Society to gain free access to the convention, non members are welcome at £5 per day or £8 for the full weekend, again please check the official site for confirmation of prices and dates for 2009.
The New Kent Hotel would like to offer a very warm welcome to visitors from the George Formby Society. In 2008 we had the great pleasure in accommodating a few happy families visiting Blackpool for this event. Please bring your favorite DVDs and enjoy them in our warm spacious lounge on our 32″ Plasma TV. The lounge is fully licensed serving sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold drinks for all the family.
I personally remember watching George Formby films with my Nanny Smith when I was a small boy as I think he was one of the biggest stars during my Nanny Smith’s younger days. My favorite song is “When I am cleaning windows” which always brings back memories I have of my childhood and of my Mothers Mum me Nan.
The New Kent Blackpool would be delighted to be the hosts of any George Formby conference goers and welcome anybody who can play a Ukulele.
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Chris lowe was born and raised in Blackpool before going on to conquer the world with Neil Tennant as one of the pop duo “The Pet Shop Boys.” To say the Pet Shop Boys are idols of mine is an understatement indeed, as a teenager I grew up listen to their music and dreaming of following in their foot steps to fame and fortune.
To see them perform at the Brits and receive an award was a fantastic and nerve tingling experience that not many pop groups or bands have on me these days. Performing with Brandon Flowers (The Killers) and Lady GaGa it was quite a performance to remember!
Please view their performance below and if you do not have a CD of them in your car ‘Go get one?’
Chris in his act reminisces about his up bringing in Blackpool which I do feel shows his respect and love of his home town a town that he describes like himself “Fun loving and exciting.”
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The Blackpool Illuminations 2010 will be switched on September 3rd and will run until November 7th.
Blackpool’s Illuminations are switched on annually at the start of September and continue, nightly, until the first week of November. The illuminations consist of many a glowing tableau, large illuminated models, and laser lights. Fibre optics and computer control have brought a new dimension to Britain’s biggest tourist attraction. The illuminated displays stretch along the sea front from Starr Gate to Bispham. The sea front is lit up like a Belicia beacon with the view of the lights being an array of colours that can be seen afar.
View from the Beach during the Illumination
Blackpool has a wonderful International firework display every year that has attracted some fierce competition from numerous international competitors. The International firework display takes place on the first weeks of the Illuminations so to book early as rooms get snapped up very quickly.
International Firework Display Blackpool
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Our Blackpool Hotel was originally built in 1919 and was a purpose built Guest House. Built over three floors the New Kent Hotel has now been welcoming guests for 90 years.
Hotels in Blackpool have not always been as prosperous as one would think and in the early 1960′ѕ Blackpool went into decline, аѕ did all British holiday resorts. Just аѕ cheap rail travel brought the crowds to Blackpool in its heyday so cheap air flights took them to the sunny beaches of the Mediterranean coast and their more dependable weather. However decline is а relative concept and Blackpool today still attracts around ten million people every year and many supposedly flourishing resorts would consider themselves extremely fortunate to have much large numbers of visitors.
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But perhaps Blackpool is most famous of all for its spectacular Illuminations which provide Autumn holiday visitors with а dazzling display along much of the promenade. The town has а wide variety of accommodation suitable for every requirement, including hotels in Blackpool, guest houses, bed and breakfast accommodation and self catering holiday flats; it has been ѕаid that Blаckpool hаѕ more than two thouѕаnd holiday eѕtаbliѕhmentѕ of vаriouѕ kindѕ. Аt the lаѕt count the figure wаѕ two thouѕаnd ѕix hundred аnd twenty one holiday unitѕ, contаining over ninety thouѕаnd five hundred holiday bedѕ.
In fаct it iѕ clаimed that the town hаѕ more holiday аccommodаtion than the whole of Portugal! With аn eѕtimаted ten million viѕitorѕ аnnuаlly, it iѕ believed that Blаckpool receiveѕ а greater income from tourism than Greece аnd the Greek iѕlаndѕ put together. Tourism in Blаckpool bringѕ а totаl revenue of five hundred аnd forty five million poundѕ into the reѕort.
View towards the sea from our Blackpool Hotel
What does the future hold for Blackpool hoteliers and their hotels over the next few decades? Well as long as we still have panoramic views from the coastline, a fantastic Pleasure Beach an amazing Tower and growing shopping facilities Blackpool will continue to be the leading and best Coastal resort in the UK.
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The local watering hole located a mere 5 minute stagger from our B&B hotel “Uncle Toms” is now fully up and running after many months being closed. It was a loss however it is now back to its best and offering many drinks to us all at last.
Uncle Toms Blackpool
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Funny Girls Blackpool is one of the major evening tourist attractions within Blackpool and is extremely popular with members of both sexes whether they are ‘Gay or Straight’. Situated near the town center and a multitude of other bars the show is a cabaret of entertainment that is cheeky, friendly and very funny right in the heart of Blackpool’s night life. Previous guests of ours that have visited Funny Girls have said “They would definitely recommend this show to people of all ages as it is really a proper night out and one to remember.”
If you have pictures of ‘Funny Girls’ or any other events, attractions in Blackpool please send them to me Tony and after review we may use your photo and add it to our new Blackpool Photo Gallery.
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The Pleasure Beach Blackpool is Europe’s number one tourist attraction with estimated visitor numbers of around 7 million per year. Blackpool Pleasure Beach was established in 1896 by Alderman William George Bean in his bid to develop in his words:
One of our guests enjoying a day out at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
“An American Style Amusement Park where the fundamental principle of which is to make adults feel like children again and to inspire gaiety of a primarily innocent character.”
Today I do believe that this dream is very much alive and kicking as I know from every visit to the Pleasure Beach that my family has a great time.
To visit the Pleasure Beach from The New Kent B&B Hotel just hop on the Tram at the end of the road and enjoy the 20 minute tram ride which goes all along the front promenade. Tram Time Table
This is Blackpool Pleasure Beach as seen from the top of Blackpool Tower;
Blackpool Pleasure Beach from the Top of Blackpool Tower
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Blackpool Tower stands at 518ft 9 inches (A staggering 158meters) and was commissioned to be built in 1891 by John Bickerstaffe the Mayor of Blackpool at the time. After only a few years on 14th May 1894 Blackpool Tower finally opened and greeted around 3000 customers on its first DAY! Blackpool Tower did not come cheap as the total cost for the design and construction of the tower and buildings was about £290,000.
Blackpool Tower in black and white, photographed december 2008
Blackpool Tower can be seen from many miles away and although many may feel it is just a big tower one must inform you it is much much more. Blackpool Tower is the home of the Tower Ballroom, Tower Circus Arena, an Aquarium, Jungle Jim’s Towering Adventure land, Jurassic Walk, Charlie Cairoli Exhibition, Tower Top and much more.
Blackpool Tram lines outside the Blackpool Tower
To visit the Blackpool Tower website direct click here
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Just around the corner from our hotel on Queens Promenade is a picturesque building that houses the Stanley Circus Casino. The casino has recently been re-furbished to a very high standard and offers adults a chance to have a small flutter if they have a few pounds to spare.
