Thousands To Escape Blackpool

There is set to be a busy time at Blackpool's Squires Gate Airport as people are set to get away for the Easter break.

Jet2.com are set to carry thousands of people to destinations including Spain and Northern Ireland. A spokesman said recently "Jet2.com is set to carry over 2,000 passengers over the Easter period to its exciting destinations in Spain and Northern Ireland. Destinations now offered include Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and also Murcia."

Easter is traditionally a busy time for the airport however sales are up this year based on the previous year. The past two weeks have been the busiest in the airports history.

Things will only get busier over the next few days.

Sandcastle Waterworld Opens "The Masterblaster"

The Sandcastle Waterworld Masterblaster has just opened it's doors to the public.

The world's longest indoor waterslide has been built as part of a huge £4.5m investment renovation program. It's a huge 250m in length and travels around the whole length of the building at gravity defying heights.

It's set to be a very popular attraction for tourists as well as the locals of Blackpool. With school half term started it is already very busy.

There are also many other new attractions being created as part of the renovation.

So stay tuned!

For more details about the new waterslide, contact The Sancastle Waterworld on 01253 340700

Blackpool - The Next Las Vegas?

Blackpool's bid to become the next Las Vegas is well underway.

With casino hotels planned and huge £1m bandit machine jackpots, it's no wonder why They are keen to win the bid. Although there are some objections to the new "super" casino. Many people feel that it will spoil the whole reputation of the town as being a major family oriented town.

A local reverend Mr Michael Fielding recently stated: "This quantum leap in gambling opportunity will inevitably bring in people who will become casualties, lose a lot of money and end up on the streets".

Is this the new face of Blackpool?










Only time will tell.....

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