Seaside Stories: Blackpool On The Up

Inside the Holiday Inn

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We go behind the scenes as Blackpool's newest hotel - the £34million Holiday Inn, prepares for its big opening day

Blackpool has been crowned the UK’s ‘cheapest staycation spot’

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According to a new study, Blackpool has been crowned the winner for its low prices.<br />The research, carried out by Sykes Holiday Cottages on a survey of 2,000 holidaymakers, looked at the cost of accommodation, transport, activities and eating out.<br />Cardiff followed close behind in second place, followed by Liverpool in third.<br />We take a look around the seaside town in Lancashire to see what it has to offer.

Could you be a rollercoaster tester at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?

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Reporter Sean Gleaves tries his hand at rollercoaster testing at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool on a Budget

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Reporter Lucinda Herbert enjoys a day out in Blackpool armed with just £50. See how her day at the seaside goes on a budget.

Toy Stories

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Brooks Collectables proprietor Mark Yates takes us on a tour of his magnificent toy store and museum on Blackpool's sea-front in Lancashire

Blackpool on the Up: The changing face of one of Britain's favourite resorts

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Reporter Lucinda Herbert takes a look at the changing fortunes of Blackpool. The seaside resort in Lancashire once synonymous with drunken hen and stag nights has smartened up its act, and the future is looking bright

Season ready: Behind-the-scenes at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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It looks and sounds unusually quiet at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in January, but behind the scenes is a hive of activity as the park prepares to re-open for the 2024 season in March.

Hot Ice: What does it take to be one of Blackpool's top figure skaters?

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Reporter Lucinda Herbert tries her hand at ice skating for the first time, ahead of the launch of Eternity: Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena's major new show

Jurassic Earth: Behind-the-scenes of a dinosaur experience

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We go behind the scenes as a team of actors and technicians get ready for a thrilling, family-friendly dinosaur experience featuring a Velociraptor, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, Carnotaurus, the World's largest walking T Rex and the cutest Dinosaur Babies!

Sand speed record: The European Land Yacht Championships

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We talk to the president of the St Annes Land Yacht Club near Blackpool, Lancashire, ahead of them hosting the European Land Yacht Championships

Valentine's Day at the Blackpool Tower Dungeon

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Romance is dead this valentine’s day in Blackpool as couples have been warned that any displays of affection may end up with a trip to the plague doctors.<br />The dungeons are making a stand, supporting the strong individuals, otherwise known as singletons, this valentines as love is certainly not in the air on the Fylde Coast.