Trip to Blackpool / Cleveleys 15-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
563	Blackpool, Chapel Street	Blackpool, Market Street(MA1)	17	Blackpool Transport
422	Blackpool, West Street	Cleveleys, Crescent	1	Blackpool Transport
409	Cleveleys BS	Blackpool, Chapel Street	7	Blackpool Transport

Today was the second day of our holiday in Blackpool. We got up around 08:00 and we got dressed before going downstaits for out continental breakfast. Matthew had toast and orange juice. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Palatine Road and we headed onto Central Drive. Before we crossed over to catch the bus we saw Blackpool Transport 402 on a #6 to Tesco Mereside.

Blackpool Transport 402 in Blackpool

We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus towards town. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching as it got closer we saw it was required Blackpool Transport 563 on a #17 to Blackpool.

Blackpool Transport 563 in Blackpool

We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackpool Transport day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Central Drive and after the coach park we turned left onto New Bonny Street. We turned right onto the Promenade and we ran past Blackpool Tower and North Pier. We turned right onto Talbot Road and right onto Market Street where the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus and we headed onto the promenade to catch a bus towards Cleveleys. We cut through West Street and we saw a double decker on the bus stop. As we got closer we saw it was Blackpool Transport 422 on a #1 to Fleetwood.

Blackpool Transport 422 in Blackpool

We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackpool Transport day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down. We set off Northwards up the A587 through Bispham and Norbrek. we decided to get up and get off in Cleveleys so we could catch another bus. As we turned the corner by Aldi we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Blackpool Transport 422 as it carried on Northwards towards Fleetwood.

Blackpool Transport 422 in Cleveleys

Once off the bus we turned left onto Victoria Road West. As we walked towards the bus station we saw Catch 22 Dart GX54 DWO on a #24 to Fleetwood.

Catch 22 GX54 DWO in Cleveleys

We walked towards the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. When we had finished we headed towards the coast. We walked along Rough Lea Road and we crossed over the Promenade. We spent a very short time on the beach but Matthew wasn't too keen. We walked back to the bus station for a short while and mum messaged to say she was on her way. After a short time we met up with mum in the car park. We walked back onto Victoria Road West and we walked around the corner onto Crescent West. We went to The Tramstop Cafe and we had the 3 course meal. Matthew had an orange juice for starters, a roast dinner and followed by a bowl of ice cream. Matthew had a can of Diet Coke and afterwards went to the toilet. When we had finished we did a bit of shopping. We walked around the onto Victoria Road West and we went to the Pound Bakery to pick up some sandwiches to eat later. We went to the other end of the street and we brought some rock from a gift shop. On the way back towards to car we stopped at Shoemarket and Matthew tried on and brought a new pair of boots. We said goodbye to mum and we headed to the bus station. In the bus station we saw Catch 22 CE02 UUP on a #24 to Poulton.

Catch 22 CE02 UUP in Cleverleys bus station

We waited for a Blackpool Transport bus back towards the hotel. A short time later we saw Blackpool Transport 409 on a #7 to Clifton Hospital.

Blackpool Transport 409 in Cleverleys bus station

We waited for the bus to be readied for service. Whilst we waited we saw Blackpool Transport 446 on a #9 to Blackpool.

Blackpool Transport 446 in Cleverleys bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Blackpool Transport day ticket to the driver for the final time today. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Blackpool Transport 409.

Inside Blackpool Transport 409

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty so Matthew took another picture inside Blackpool Transport 409 before we sat down.

Inside Blackpool Transport 409

We set off out of the bus station onto Rough Lea Road and we turned right onto the A587. We continued onto Crescent East and we saw out of the front window the former RBS bank into a new dessert shop. We turned left onto Fleetwood Road and we headed Southwards through Churchtown into Bispham. We crossed over the roundabouts onto B5124 and we ran past the large water tower. We ran under the railway line and we turned right onto Talbot Road. We ran past the railway station and the new Sainsbury's store and into the town centre. We ran past the old bus station and we turned left onto Market Street. After a short wait we continued along Market Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We turned left onto the Promenade and we ran past Blackpool Tower. We turned left onto Adelaide Street West and we followed the road onto Bank Hey Street. After a brief stop we continued onto Central Drive past the coach station. A stop or so up the road we got up and got off the bus. We met up with mum and we walked up palatine Road to the bed & breakfast. We went up to the room to chill out and do some of the Blog. We had our sandwiches for tea and afterwards, me Matthew and uncle Dave went out for a walk. We set off down Palatine Road and we turned right onto Central Drive. There were a few coaches in the coach station so we went to investigate. On layover was National Holidays NH14 NBH.

National Holidays NH14 NBH in Blackpool

Across the way on stand was National Express liveried Stott's coach BK14 LFE on a #351 to Leeds.

Stott's BK14 LFE in Blackpool

We walked along New Bonny Street and we turned right onto the Promenade. We crossed over onto the coast side of the road and we walked as far as the tower. We saw Blackpool Transport heritage trams 147 & 701. We turned around and walked back Southwards betond Coral Island. WE crossed over the road and we saw Blackpool Transport 401 on a #1 to Starr Gate.

Blackpool Transport 401 in Blackpool

We cut through an alleyway onto Bonny Street and we walked back towards New Bonny Street and the coach station. At the coach station we saw National Holidays NH16 KEH loading up on stand.

National Holidays NH16 KEH in Blackpool

We walked back onto Central Drive and we turned left onto Palatine road and back to the B&B. We chilled out for an hour or so and later on we went out to see the illuminations in the car. We set off along Palatine Road and we turned left onto Central Drive. We continued Southwards along the A5099 until the end and we turned right onto Squires gate Lane. We turned right onto New South Promenade and we queued up through the illuminations. Somewhere between South and central pier we spotted a parking spcae opposite to a food van. We stopped and had a burger each followed by a fresh ring doughnut. We continued North Past Central Pier and Blackpool Tower. We ran past the North Pier and Gynn Square up to Bispham. We turned right onto Red Bank Road and we ran through Bispham turning right onto the B5124. We ran into Blackpool and we turned right onto Palatine Road. We ran to the other end and we parked up and went back to the bed & breakfast. We chilled out in the room and we did some more of the Blog. Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru before bedtime around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Blackpool 05-05-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 302	The Strand, Longton	Blackpool Coach Station	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 302	Blackpool Coach Station	The Strand, Longton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on a day trip to Blackpool. Starting on today "Beach Bus 26" operates daily from Marton Mere Holiday Village operating express to Blackpool Tower and Town Centre and then serving all stops along the Promenade to Pleasure Beach. Matthew got up around 06:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew took some batteries and we went to Longton to meet the coach in an intercity taxi. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran through Fenton. We continued onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We went under the railway bridge into Market Street and we followed the one way system onto Commerce Street. At the roundabout we turned turned sharp right onto The Strand. We stopped near to Lidl and we got pout to wait for the coach. We saw a Copeland's Tour coach approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Copeland's Tours MIB 516 on a day trip to Bury.

Copeland's Tours MIB 516 in Longton

A few minutes later we saw another coach approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Copeland's Tours MIB 302 on the day trip to Blackpool.

Copeland's Tours MIB 302 in Longton

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off down The Strand and we followed the one way system around onto Market Street. We turned left onto Anchor Road and we ran up the hill to Adderley Green. We turned left onto the A5272 and and we rn through Bentilee and into Bucknall. We joined the A52 and at Limekiln lights we followed the A52 around to the left. At Joiners Square we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran up towards Hanley. We joined the clockwise ring road and we came off at Hinde Street. We turned left onto Regent Road and we stopped to pick uo passengers. We re-joined Lichfield Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran around to Town road and we left hanley towards Birches Head. We ran forwards onto the A5272 and we went through Sneyd Green into Smallthorne. At the roundabout we turned left onto Moorland Road and we ran down into Burslem. We turned right into Scotia Road and we ran into Tunstall. At the roundabout we went right onto the A5271 past the site of the new Asda petrol station. We stopped opposite to the Police Station to pick up passengers. We rsn onto Tunstall High Street and up to the A527. We ran down to the A500 and we went Southwards to Etruria where we came off ontio the Westbound A53. Weran through Basford and onto the one-way system. We stopped outside the swimming baths to pick up passengers and then we turned right at the roundabout onto the A527. We ran up to Wolstanton and we followed the A527 down onto the A500. We ran Northwards up the A500 and we got onto the Northbound M6. We ran Northwards for around 40 miles and then we stopped at Charnock Richard service for a compfort break. Matthew went to the toilet and when he returned we saw Westbus 171 parked in an adjacent space.

Westbus 171 in Charnock Richard service

We got back on the coach and when everybody was back onboard we set off back onto the M6. We travelled North for around 10 miles and we came off the M6 onto the M55. We ran to the end of the M55 and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Yeadon Way. We ran along the road that follows the old trackbed of the line to Blackpool Central railway station and we stopped at the coach park near to the Coral amusement arcade. Once off the coach Matthew went to the toilet. We set off towards town to get some dinner. We saw Blackpool Transport 409 on a #6 to Grange Park.

Blackpool Transport 409 in Blackpool

We walked along New Bonny Street and we crossed over the Promenade and over the tram line. Matthew went onto the beach as the tide was out. He collected some shells and wrote in the sand as well as doing some paddling in the sea. When we had finished we headed back up to The Promenade We saw Rigby's RIG 1075 going Northwards.

Rigby's RIG 1075 in Blackpool

A short while later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15571 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15571 in Blackpool

We crossed over the tram line and the Promenade and we had dinner at The Sea Fish and Chip Restaurant. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we had finished we went out and we walked Southwards down the Promenade. As we walked along the Prom we saw Catch22Bus Y388 GAX on a #21 to Cleveleys.

Catch22Bus Y388 GAX in Blackpool

As we walked past Chapel Street we saw Blackpool Transport 326 on a #20 Marton Mere circular.

Blackpool Transport 326 in Blackpool

A few minutes later we saw North East YL17 BFN going Northwards up the Promenade.

North East YL17 BFN in Blackpool

Also seen was Blackpool Transport 430 on a #11 to Blackpool town centre.

Blackpool Transport 430 in Blackpool

Matthew was on his way to Madam Tussauds to see the waxworks. Outside we saw Bob's of Clacton B2 CBT going Southwards.

Bob's of Clacton B2 CBT in Blackpool

Matthew went into Madam Tussauds to see the waxworks. Matthew spent quite a while in here having his pucture taken with all the stars including Jack & Vera Duckworth, Arianne Grande and Cheryl Cole. After visiting the waxworks Matthew had an ice cream. Once we had finsihed in there we went to the Sealfe centre. Matthew went to see the fish and also got to see the sharks being fed! Once we had finished in the sea life centre we went across the road to the Central Pier. Matthew went to the toilet and went into a cafe for a bottle of Coke. We came out of the Pier and we crosse dover the road to one of the food stalls. For tea Matthew had a burger followed by some doughnuts to share! We crossed over the prome and we sat eating the burger and doughnuts and watching buses. We saw Dodd's DD06 DOT heading Northwards.

Dodd's DD06 DOT in Blackpool

We walked down the Promenade to the corner of Victoria Street and Matthew went to the toilet in Harry Ramsdens. We walked back along the Promenade and we saw Catch22Bus W361 VHB on a #21 to St Annes.

Catch22Bus W361 VHB in Blackpool

We walked around the corner to New Bonny Street and we went into the coach park. The return journey back to Longton was on Copelan'd Tours MIB 302. We got on the coach and we sat down in our allocated seats. The coach set off along Seasiders Way. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way and we joined the Eastbound M55. We ran for around 15 miles to the North side of Preston and we got onto the Southbound M6. We ran Southwards for around 25 miles and we came off the M6 onto the M56 and stopped at Lymm servcies. Matthew went to the toilet before returning to the coach for the last leg of the journey. We re-joined the Southbound M6 and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 to Etruria and we cam off the A500 and onto the Westbound A53. We ran through Basford and we joined the one-way system in Newcastle. We stopped outside the baths and we ran onto the roundabout and turned right onto the A527. We ran up to Wolstanton and then we followed the A527 down to the A500. We came off the A500 at Longport and we ran up to Trubshaw Cross. We turned left and continued along the A5271 and we ran up to Tunstall. We went Straight onto the High Street and at the roundabout we turned sharp right onto the A5271. We stopped by the police station and we continued down to Scotia Road. We continued to Burslem and we turned left onto Moorland Road. We ran up to the roundabouts and we turned right onto the A5272. We ran through Sneyd Green to Birches Head and we ran forwards onto Town Road. We joined the clockwise ring road and we ran around to Hinde Street. We turned right onto Regent Road and we stopped to set down passengers. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we got onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We ran down Bucknall New Road and at Limekiln lights we went straight onto the A52. We tyurned right onto the A5272 and we ran up to Bentilee. We ran through Bentilee to Adderley Green and we turned right onto Anchor Road. We ran down the hill to Longton and we joined the one-way system. We turned left onto Market Street and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We went around the roundabout onto The Strand and we stopped outside Lidl. We got off the coach and the coach carried on back towards the depot. We got a Lucky Seven taxi back to Fenton. We set off down the Strand and we turned left onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.