Tag: Hospitality

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.

Opening of £5 Million Club 3000 Bingo

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On Saturday, 1 July 2023, Club 3000 Bingo officially opened its latest venue at Festival Leisure Park in Blackpool, marking a significant milestone as the company’s 24th club across the UK. This new venue represents a £5 million investment, transforming the former Swift Hound Pub site into a modern, state-of-the-art bingo hall designed to offer an exceptional experience for both regular players and newcomers alike. The grand opening was a spectacular affair, drawing over 800 guests who enjoyed an evening filled with entertainment and celebration. Highlights included a captivating magic show by Craig Harper, as well as special appearances from… Read more »

Blackpool Set to Open its First Wendy’s Restaurant

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After pulling out of the UK in 2000, Wendy’s are back! In October 2019, Wendy’s announced it was returning to the UK market, which it had served from 1980 to 1986, then again from 1992 to 2000. The first of 20 planned restaurants was due to open in 2020 in Stoke-on-Trent, but it was later announced that the first location would be Reading, Berkshire. The Blackpool site is set to open this spring or summer on the former Viva Vegas Diner’s site, close to the Tower. Wendy’s are all about serving up fresh food, even if it means going the… Read more »

Sugarvine Launches its Online Services to the Hospitality Trade

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Sugarvine Limited is a company specialising in services for the hospitality industry. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Blackpool, the company operates several platforms designed to support restaurants, pubs, bars, and cafes. One of its main platforms is Sugarvine.com, a comprehensive dining guide that helps users discover and book restaurants across the UK. The platform provides dining offers, event listings, and inspiration for eating out, making it a go-to resource for food lovers and hospitality businesses alike. To support restaurant operations, Sugarvine offers Sugarvinetables.com, an online table booking and management system that allows real-time reservations, table tracking, and an integrated… Read more »

Major Upgrade to the Ruskin Hotel

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In 2017, Tony Banks of Blackpool Promotions became the new owner of the Ruskin Hotel on Albert Road, a long-established 71-bedroom hotel that had been a staple of Blackpool’s hospitality scene for over 80 years. The Ruskin, which had been owned by the same family for decades, was sold as the owners decided to retire. Banks, who already owned four other hotels in the area, including The Royal Carlton, The Royal Seabank, The Boston, and Southbank, announced plans for a £500,000 investment to breathe new life into the hotel. His vision included the addition of spa facilities, which he hoped… Read more »