Tag: Hospitality

The Old Coach House, the Oldest House in South Shore

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The Old Coach House in Blackpool, South Shore, is a historic 4-star boutique guesthouse with a rich history dating back to 1851. It’s considered the oldest remaining house in South Shore, and originally served as a vicarage. The building features Tudor architecture and retains many original features, including freizes and fireplaces. It has a handsomeTudor front and retains many original features incluyding freizes and fireplaces. This historic detached house is surrounded by its own award winning gardens: an unexpected oasis in the heart of Blackpool. The 11 bedrooms are beautifully furnished, have many little extras and the ensuites have large… Read more »

Robert’s Oyster Bar, Trading on the Prom for Nearly 150 Years

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Robert’s Oyster Bar, 90 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1HB, located in the famous Robert’s Oyster Rooms, a staple on the Blackpool Promenade for nearly 150 years. Robert’s Oyster Rooms has been in Blackpool since 1876 and sells all manner of seaside and beach goods alongside a wide selection of fresh shellfish on the Oyster Bar. It was originally built to be Blackpool’s most famous oyster bar, and at the time, this large, three-storey building must have been very impressive. The first customers could buy seven oysters for a shilling, the equivalent of around 5pence in today’s money. What a bargain! Today,… Read more »

The Foxhall’s Humble Beginnings, Now a Ma Kellys

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THE FOXHALL Fox Hall was built in the latter part of the 17th century by Edward Tyldesley 1635-1685. Some believe the year to be circa 1670. Edward’s son, Thomas Tyldesley 1657-1714, lived there during the period for which his diary survives. The location at Blackpool—then largely a deserted coastline—has inevitably led to speculation that it was chosen to allow the Tyldesleys to practise their religion and pursue their political interests away from the public gaze. A nearby “black pool” draining dark water from Marton Moss gave the area its name. The peaty coloured pool, which gives name to the place,… Read more »

The Legacy of the Gynn Pub & Restaurant

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The original Gynn Inn in Blackpool, which dates back to 1715, closed its doors in 1921 and was demolished to make way for a new road and tramway layout. It was located roughly where Gynn Square roundabout is today and was one of Blackpool’s earliest hostelries. The building was originally a farmhouse, then became a grocer’s and beerhouse, and finally a public house. A blue plaque on the wall of the present-day Gynn Pub commemorates this history and the fact that the Duke of Cambridge, one of Blackpool’s first hotels, stood on this site as well. Right opposite the Gynn… Read more »

Haven Leisure Limited and Cala Gran in Fleetwood

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Cala Gran Holiday Park in Fleetwood, near Blackpool, is a popular Haven holiday park offering a range of caravan accommodation and amenities. It’s located relatively close to Rossall Beach, which is a dog-friendly beach accessible within a 20-minute walk. Cala Gran provides a variety of facilities including a splash zone, mini market, launderette, and various sports and entertainment options. Caravan holidays at Cala Gran have a great mixture of adventure and relaxation. There’s their family pool, complete with a water slide for the kids, steam room for grown-ups and big action activities including the thrilling Leap of Faith and their… Read more »

Blackpool Model Village Opens at Stanley Park with Jimmy Clitheroe

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There are 100’s of creative village scenes that will spark your imagination to life as you wander around their beautiful gardens, along the walkways. Follow the quiz and don’t miss any of them. Marvel at the many hand crafted models and figures that represent life’s rich tapestry and step back in time to those bygone days when life seemed to move at a slower pace, from a Scottish Castle, protected by its ranks of Guardsmen to a tranquil Cornish fishing village. From thatched cottages hidden away and a Tudor village whos diminutive residents enjoy a cricket match on the village… Read more »

Hickory’s Smokehouse Launches in Thornton-Cleveleys

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Hickory’s Smokehouse in Thornton-Cleveleys launched on 22 September 2023. The restaurant opened in the former Iron Horse pub on Fleetwood Road North. It’s described as an American-style BBQ restaurant specializing in Southern-inspired food and drink.

Mecca Bingo Opens on Talbot Road

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The Mecca Bingo on Talbot Road in Blackpool opened in August 2012 after a five-week transformation of a previously dilapidated building. The Mecca Leisure Group has a long history in Blackpool, with its halls being a popular entertainment venue for decades. Bingo, along with seaside resorts, has a strong tradition in Blackpool, with various halls like Empire, Apollo, and Mecca attracting visitors. The Mecca Leisure Group, which includes Mecca Bingo, was established in 1933 with the Mecca Agency Limited.

Farmer Parrs Tractor Shed Bistro, Jumping Pillows, Museum and Animal World

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Farmer Parrs Tractor Shed Bistro is a family owned and run fully licensed restaurant in Fleetwood that opened in 2019. They serve sumptuous breakfasts and elegant lunches – all in a beautiful setting. Light, bright, spacious and stylish. The Tractor Shed Bistro is the perfect location to meet friends and family or to impress business associates. They have also brought back their very popular Sunday Lunches. Tasty roast dinners served from 12pm-3.30pm every Sunday between September and April. But there’s so much more to see and do at Farmer Parrs. They have the fabulous museum called the Fylde Country Life… Read more »

Juicy Lobster Comes to Blackpool

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Discover the new bright light on Central Drive that is Juicy Lobster Blackpool, where passion for culinary craftsmanship meets the warmth of hospitality. Their story is one of dedication to the art of taste, where each dish is an expression of creativity and attention to detail. Diners can indulge in the robust flavours of their pizza, cooked to perfection, or experience the harmonious blend of ingredients in their exquisite pasta.