Kingsmead Guest House
Travel Blogs from Blackpool
The night before
School's out, work is on pause and the cottage industry is closed for Christmas. It's finally here after months of waiting and we're all beside ourselves with excitement.
The bags are packed (with space to spare thanks to Annette's frugal choice of clothes) and we have even managed to find room for Ellie much to Esther's relief.
We've got so many exciting new experiences ahead of us crammed into a 7 week trip. South East Asia here we come!
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Morning of NY
Now on the way to Manchester Airport in a big taxi! Very unsettled after a strange nights sleep, waking up hoping I haven't missed the taxi. Little Mix were at the Dog and Partridge pub in my dream, tried to get a picture but my phone was broken. After trying to assure the little beauties in front of me that my camera phone will work, and my wife has to see a picture, they politely said they needed to go. Bundling into the minibus, I tried again, by this time ...
Liverpool.....Yeh, Yeh, Yeh
... this is only scratching the surface. Besides the "Mersey sound" that originated here, Liverpool has a long and colourful history, some of which was associated with the fact that it was largely settled by Vikings, and has been one of the world’s major ports. It served as the base for the Allied WWII naval campaign in the Atlantic. In contrast, it was also one of the key ports for transporting African slaves to the New World.
Today, you ...
Liverpool is way cool :-)
... another dozen times upon knocking back his whiskeys. Jo his mate was giving him a heap of **** and telling us about the lay of the land here all the while Simons having a great old chuckle playing his shots on the pool table. Played a few games of pool then headed home for the night. Next day checked out the city centre and walked around the dock area which was pretty cool and took a few pics. then in the evening did a mini ...
Easy day =)
... bread. We did have a little trip to Tesco in the middle since we didn't have a crusty loaf for the garlic bread. But once everything was said and done, we had made a beautiful meal and it was easily the best meal I had since I left the ship.
The perfect way to end such a lovely day was having a long chat to Edith and Dave. Those two are so amazing, I am so appreciative of their company and kindness towards me.
Tomorrow- travel day from Formby to ...
Location
Other places to stay in Blackpool
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Jollies Guest House
9 Rawcliffe Street, South-Shore, Blackpool | 3 star hotelfrom $60 -
The Avon Hotel
112 Albert Rd, Blackpool | 3 star hotelfrom $43 -
The Merginn
9 Gynn Ave, Blackpool | 2 star hotel -
Amethyst Hotel
86 Palatine Rd , Blackpool | Hotel -
Hotel St Elmo
20 - 22 Station Road, Blackpool | 3 star hotelfrom $56 -
Glenbarrie Hotel
28 Coop Street, Blackpool | 2 star hotel -
Da Ville Hotel
90 Palatine Road, Blackpool | 2 star hotelfrom $40 -
Rio Rita Hotel
49 Withnell Road, South Shore, Blackpool | 3 star hotelfrom $72 -
Falcon Hotel
41 Alexandra Road, Blackpool | 2 star hotelfrom $52 -
The Crest
16 Tyldesley Rd, Blackpool | Hotelfrom $43 -
Manor Grove Guest House
24 Leopold Grove, Blackpool | 2 star hotel -
The North Crest Hotel
22 King Edward Avenue, Blackpool | 4 star hotelfrom $90 -
Grosvenor View - Guest House
7 King Edward Avenue, Blackpool | 3 star hotelfrom $78 -
The Avenue
56 Reads Avenue, Blackpool | Hotel -
Wimbourne Guesthouse
10 Moore Street, Blackpool | Hotel -
The Laurels Guest House
14 Reads Avenue, Blackpool | Hotelfrom $60 -
The Woodley Hotel
2 / 3 Lansdowne Place, Blackpool | Hotelfrom $37 -
Hayward Hotel
39 Dickson Road, Blackpool | Hotel -
The Seacroft
27 Lord Street, Blackpool | 4 star hotel -
Hilbre Hotel
23 Dean Street, Blackpool | 3 star hotelfrom $62 -
ParkRoyal Blackpool
39 Station Road, Blackpool | 6 star hotelfrom $92 -
Tudor House
37 Woodfield Road, Blackpool | Hotelfrom $41 -
The Beverley Hotel St. Chads Rd.
26 St. Chads Rd., Blackpool | Hotelfrom $99 -
San Diego Guest House
10 Osborne Rd, Blackpool | Hotel -
Ascot Guest House
87 Granby Street, Blackpool | Hotel -
Berkswell Hotel Guesthouse
8 Withnell Road, Blackpool | Hotelfrom $72
