Trip to Blackpool 12-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 270	Fenton	Blackpool, Seasiders	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 270	Blackpool, Seasiders	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blackpool on a coach. Matthew got up around 06:00. and had toast for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and we cut through onto onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street and waited for the coach to arrive. A short time later the coach appeared. It was required Copeland's Tours MIB 270.

Copeland's Tours MIB 270 in Fenton

We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off onto Manor Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 and we continued North as far as junction 20. We ran through Cheshire and into Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way and we ran up to the coach park near to Bloomfield Road where we got up and got off the coach. Once we had parked up we headed along Seasiders Way and we walked into Lonsdale Road we waied for a taxi to Cheadle in Autocabs taxi. We set off onto B5262 and we turned left onto the A5073 and right onto St Anne's Road. We took the next right turning and parked up. We went in the leisure centre. Matthew played football and generally chilled out. When it was time to go we got back aboard. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto St Anne's Road. We turned left onto the A5073 and right onto the B5262 and we turned right onto Promenade. A few minutes later we saw Blackpool Transport 563 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 563 in Blackpool

A short while later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15473 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15473 in Blackpool

We sat on the wall and we shared a portion of chips to keep us going till we got back to the chalet. We went across the road to the Central Pier. Matthew went on a few rides. He went on the Ferris wheel. Once we had finished eating we went up Promenade and we saw Alfa A130.

Alfa A130 in Blackpool

Another vehicle seen was silver minibus MF06 LLN.

MF06 LLN in Blackpool

We crossed back over the road and Matthew spotted the ice cream seller in the arcade so he had a vanilla ice cream. We set off back towards the stop and we went under the archway. Whilst we waited for out bus we saw Blackpool Transport 236 on a #2 to Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Transport 236 in Blackpool

Also seen was Blackpool Transport 577 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 577 in Blackpool

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 and we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15579 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15579 in Blackpool

Also seen was Blackpool Transport 222 on a #2 to Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Transport 222 in Blackpool

As we walked along the Prom we saw Blackpool Transport 433 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 433 in Blackpool

We returned to the cafe and Matthew had a a piece of cheesecake washed down with a can of Coke and we had finished eating we went next door to Tower Gifts and Matthew bought some boots and Matthew took a few bus pictures whilst we waited. We saw Olympia Travel YT19 KUE.

Olympia Travel YT19 KUE in Blackpool

We cut through onto Chapel Street and we walked down Foxhall Road. We went to The New Chippery and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards Matthew sat down with us and had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we headed back out onto Foxhall Road and we turned left onto Princess Street. We ran forwards onto Tyldesley Road. We ran through Rigby Road and we continued the B5262. We turned left onto the Lonsdale Road and we ran forwards onto Seasider's and Matthew went to the toilet. We walked along Seasiders Way and we stopped at the coach park. We saw Stotts SE18 YWX on layover.

Stotts SE18 YWX in Blackpool

Another vehicle seen was Veezu YP68 YWZ.

Veezu YP68 YWZ in Blackpool

As expected, transport for the journey home was Copeland's Tours MIB 270.

Copeland's Tours MIB 270 in Blackpool

We got on the coach and we sat down in our allocated seats. The coach set off along Seasiders Way and we ran forwards onto Yeadon Way. We joined the Eastbound M55 and we ran the 20 miles or so back to the motorway. We joined the Southbound M6 and Matthew ate a ham sandwich as we barrelled Southwards through Lancashire. We got onto the Westbound A59. We ran into town and we past the cafe. We went onto the Northbound A6 and we crossed over the Ribble and we ran South before joining the Eastbound M65. At the first roundabout we turned right and joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the M60 we went forwards onto the M602. We came off the M60 at junction 7 and we turned left onto the Northbound A56 and we ran towards Sale. We travelled through West Timperley and Broadheath. at the Northern edge of Altrincham and after a couple of miles we ran forwards onto the A556. We 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. We turned left onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Manor Street and we got up and got off the coach. We walked back into Manor Street and we turned left onto City Road and we turned right Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. 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.

Trip to Blackpool 25-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV17 GRK	Blackpool Coach Station	Manchester, coach station	173	Stotts

Today Matthew was in Blackpool and he was going out on the bus later on. Later on he was returning to the residential unit. Matthew got up around 06:50 and we got dressed and ready to go down for breakfast. We had full English breakfast and orange juice. After breakfast we returned to the hotel bag. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Lord Street and we turned right onto Springfield Road and right onto Talbot Road. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 453 on layover.

Blackpool Transport 453 in Blackpool

A short while later we saw Blackpool Transport 570 on a #6 to Grange Park.

Blackpool Transport 570 in Blackpool

We visited Costa Coffee. Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. Once we had finished we walked through Victoria Street to the Houndshill Shopping Centre. We went into the shopping centre and we into the shopping centre and up the escalator. After visiting a shop we came out of the shopping centre and we walked down over Victoria Street onto Promenade. A few minutes later we saw Blackpool Transport 563 on a #6 to Grange Park.

Blackpool Transport 563 in Blackpool

We stopped at pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. First stop off the day was at Blackpool Tower. When we arrived Matthew went to the toilet. We visited the dungeons and Matthew enjoyed being locked in a cage and having his picture taken! Afterwards we went up to the top of the tower. Matthew took picture of the views from the tower, including the new building next door which is currently just a steel frame. When we had finished in the tower we went for dinner. We walked along Promenade. We saw Blackpool Transport 576 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 576 in Blackpool

We stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had For dinner Matthew had a beef burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we went up Promenade and we saw Walton's of Preston BN17 JYA.

Walton's of Preston BN17 JYA in Blackpool

We turned left onto New Bonny Street and we saw Coastliner Buses 6 on a #26 to Marton.

Coastliner Buses 6 in Blackpool

We parked up near to the market and we went inside. We walked back onto New Bonny Street and we turned left onto Promenade. We went to the other end of the street and we brought some rock from a gift shop. We crossed over the Promenade and over the tram line. A short while later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15577 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15577 in Blackpool

Also seen was Dunwood YR17 CYC.

Dunwood YR17 CYC in Blackpool

Before we crossed over to catch the bus we saw Blackpool Transport 575 on a #5 to Halfway.

Blackpool Transport 575 in Blackpool

We walked back along the Promenade and we turned left onto New Bonny Street and we turned left onto Central Drive. We turned left onto Bank Hey Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 570 on a #6 to Peel Park.

Blackpool Transport 570 in Blackpool

We stopped at the food truck outside of the Houndshill Shopping Centre. Afterwards we went into Costa Coffee and Matthew used the toilet. We brought a bottle of Coke and we had a walk around Bank Hey Street and we returned down Central Drive and onto New Bonny Street and we went into the coach park. We walked over to the coach stops and we waited for our coach. A short time later we saw Stotts BV17 GRK on a #173 to Leeds.

Stotts BV17 GRK in Blackpool

We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along New Bonny Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A584. We turned right onto the A5230 and carried on until we reached the M55. We did the motorway Eastwards to the M6 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Southbound M61. We ran down to the M60 and we joined the anti-clockwise M60. We ran for a couple of junctions and we joined the Westbound M602. We came off the A57 at junction 8 and we joined the Westbound A635(M) and we joined the A5103. We ran forwards onto Great Bridgewater Street and we ran forwards onto Chepstow Street and right onto Chorlton Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Chorlton Street and turned right onto Bloom Street. We turned right Minshull Street and we went under the railway line before turning onto the A6. We walked back to the railway station and Matthew visited the toilet, We also visited burger king and Matthew had a burger and fries. We waited for a train back to Stoke-on-Trent. After a short while we got on the train and we found a seat. We set off Southwards out of Manchester Piccadilly and we ran fast down to Stockport. After a station stop we continued Southwards to Macclesfield. We ran fast through Congleton and Kidsgrove to Stoke-on-Trent where we got up and got off the train. Once off the train we got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along Station Road and we joined the Westbound A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. 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.

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.