Blackpool according to Lonely Planet

January 11, 2006

I haven't had much opportunity to use my guidebook to Britain so I forgot about it initially when I decided to learn more about Blackpool. Here are some choice excerpts.

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Blackpool
Tel 01253 - Pop 150,600 - Elevation 1 m

The unchallenged doyen of Britain's tacky seaside resorts, Blackpool has stubbornly refused to fade in spite of the challenge of budget holidays to southern Spain and other destinations where the sun is guaranteed to shine.

Blackpool is famous for its tower [half size version of Eiffel Tower], its three piers, its Pleasure Beach amusement park and its Illuminations [five miles of the Promenade are illuminated with thousands of electric and neon lights from early September to early November], a successful ploy to extend the brief summer holiday season.

Places to Stay

Blackpool has over 2500 hotels, B&Bs and self-catering units, showing just how popular a holiday destination it is. … Competition is fierce so you should have no trouble finding somewhere to stay for around £18 per person, except at the height of summer.

Places to Eat

Forget gourmet meals - the Blackpool experience is all about stuffing your face with burgers, hot dogs, doughnuts, and fish and chips.

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Hilarious.