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 14-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
356	Blackpool Coach Station	Manchester Coach Station	121	Woods Coaches

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 down the main road. We headded Westwards along the A583 and we continued along the B5390 and we joined Palatine Road and onto the A5099 and we ran to the end of the road and we got out. We walked around the corner onto Central Drive. We turned left onto Bank Hey Street and we visited Poundland and Matthew brought egg sandwiches and a bottle of orange Fanta. Once we had finished in Poundland we cut through onto Bank Hey Street and we walked up McDonalds and we had dinner. Matthew had a strawberry scoop washed down with a cup of Coke. Once we walked along Bank Hey Street we saw Blackpool Transport 441 on a #6 to Grange Park. We walked along New Bonny Street and we went into the coach park. We saw Transpora 2802 on a #26 to Marton.

Transpora 2802 in Blackpool

We came back to Manchester to catch the train. We saw Global Travel B13 HTL.

Global Travel B13 HTL in Blackpool

We walked Northwards up Central Drive and we stopped at a TT Fish & Chips and Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. 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 Coastal Coaches GU73 PKO.

Coastal Coaches GU73 PKO in Blackpool

A short time later the bus appeared and it was Woods Coaches 356 on a #121 to Birmingham.

Woods Coaches 356 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 left onto Lytham Road and we turned left onto A5073 and we turned right onto the A583 and we continued Southward 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 A580 and we crossed under the A580 and the Wardley park and ride car park. We continued Eastwards and the A580 merged with the A6. We passed the point where somebody has tagged themselves as being a business on the road which is 'Temporarily closed'. We headed past Salford Crescent to the edge of the city Centre. We ran forwards onto Chapel Street and we turned right onto the A34 past Salford Central station which is temporarily closed for refurbishment. We ran through the centre of Manchester and we turned left onto Portland Street. We turned right onto Chorlton Street and we climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the coach and 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 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. For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. 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 12-06-2014

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2802	Marton, Leisure Park	Blackpool, by New Bonny Street	26	Transpora
2802	Blackpool, by New Bonny Street	Marton, Leisure Park	26	Transpora

Today Matthew was in Blackpool and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew woke up at 07:39 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We chilled out watching TV and watching the squirrels and ducks outside the caravan. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Transpora 2802 on a #26 to Blackpool. We got on the bus and we booked to Child Tickets before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the caravan Park and we ran down to the main road. We headded Westwards along the A583 and we continued along the B5390 and we joined the B5263 and onto the A5099 and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along New Bonny Street and we crossed over the Promenade and we headed into the Sealife Centre and Matthew had a look around at all the fish and other seabourne wildlife they have in there. These included crabs, starfish, eels and rays. When we came out of the Sealife Centre we went Southwards down the promenade. We walked along Bank Hey Street onto New Bonny Street an we visited Coral Island for dinner. Matthew had sausage chips and beans washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished eating we headed along New Bonny Street. A few minutes later we saw Blackpool Transport 441 on a #5A to Halfway House.

Blackpool Transport 441 in Blackpool

We walked Northwards up Bank Hey Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 562 on a #6 to Grange Park. We went into the museum and Matthew used the toilet. Matthew had a walk around and went to see the natural history section. We stopped on the corner of Bank Hey Street and we walked up New Bonny Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 447 on a #11A to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 447 in Blackpool

As it got closer we saw that it was required Transpora 2802 on a #26 to Marton.

Transpora 2802 in Blackpool

We got on the bus and we booked to Child Tickets before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along New Bonny Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A584. We turned right onto Bond Street and right onto Watson Road. We turned onto Marton Drive we turned North onto the A5073 and we turned right onto the A583 and we continued Southward. As we travelled Southwards we were passed by Grayway BU18 YNW. We turned left onto Mythop Road and we got up and got off the bus. We stopped at the pub and Mattehw had glass a coke. Matthew went to the toilet. We ran down to the caravan and after picking up the key we went to the caravn to chill for a short while. Matthew had a chicken and chips and a glass of coke. Later on we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 27263 on a #61 to Preston. In the caravan we did some of the Blog and we wrote an e-mail. Matthew had his medication and we chilled out until bedtime around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Blackpool 11-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2802	Marton, Leisure Park	Blackpool, by New Bonny Street	26	Transpora
2802	Blackpool, by New Bonny Street	Marton, Leisure Park	26	Transpora

Today Matthew was in Blackpool and he was going out on the bus later on. Matthew woke up at 07:39 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We chilled out watching TV and watching the squirrels and ducks outside the caravan. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Transpora 2802 on a #26 to Blackpool.

Transpora 2802 in Marton

We got on the bus and we booked to Child Tickets before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the caravan Park and we ran down to the main road. We headded Westwards along the A583 and we continued along the B5390 and we joined the B5263 and onto the A5099 and we got up and got off the bus. We walked along New Bonny Street and we crossed over the Promenade and we saw Blackpool Transport 434 on a #11 to Lytham.

Blackpool Transport 434 in Blackpool

We ran forwards onto Cocker Square and we koined 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 Corporation Street and we visited Lloyds Bank and used the cash machine and we headed back down Corporation Street. We continued onto Church Street and we went into B&M. Matthew did some shopping and we crossed over the road onto Church Street. We walked up Bank Hey Street and around the corner onto Victoria Street. We went into Greggs and Matthew brought a sausage roll for dinner. We walked along the Houndshill Shopping Centre and Matthew ate his sausage roll washed down with a can of Irn Bru. When we had finished eating we waited for a bus 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. We walked Southwards down the Promenade and we walked back along Bank Hey Street and Heron Foods. We bought a cake and we set off along Bank Hey Street and we went into Coral Island Casino. We went forwards onto Bank Hey Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 428 on a #6 to Peel Park.

Blackpool Transport 428 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 Irn Bru and we had a walk around Bank Hey Street and we returned down New Bonny Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 575 on a #5B to Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Transport 575 in Blackpool

On the way we saw Tyrers BN61 MXF.

Tyrers BN61 MXF in Blackpool

A short time later we saw Transpora 2802 on a #26 to Marton. We got on the bus and we booked to Child Tickets before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along New Bonny Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A584. We turned right onto Bond Street and right onto Watson Road. We turned onto Marton Drive we turned North onto the A5073 and we turned right onto the A583 and we turned left onto Mythop Road and we got up and got off the bus. We ran down to the caravan and after picking up the key we went to the caravn to chill for a short while. Matthew had a Pasta and Tomato Sauce and a glass of coke. In the caravan we did some of the Blog and we wrote an e-mail. Matthew had his medication and we chilled out until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Manchester / Blackpool 10-06-2024

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

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blackpool. Matthew got up around 06:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Manchester he watched buses out of the window. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Manchester. We went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hiull into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we joined the Northbound carriageway. At the next junction we came off onto Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station and had a bottle of Coke. After finishing eating we went waited for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We continued to the Fairfield Street at Chorlton Street to the coach station and Matthew used the toilet. A short time later we saw Go North East 7158 on a #172 to Newcastle. In the park Matthew ate his sandwiches and had his bottle of orange Fanta. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stotts BV17 GRU on a #173 to Blackpool. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A5103 and we ran along the A34 onto the A6. We joined the Northbound A580 before joining the Northbound M60 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Northbound M61. We continued onto the M6. We ran through Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran 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. we got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of Stotts BV17 GRU as it continued Northwards towards Leeds.

Stotts BV17 GRU in Blackpool

We set off towards town to get some dinner. We saw Blackpool Transport 571 on a #11B to Saltcotes. We walked along Vance Road and we saw JH Coaches JH72 JHC.

JH Coaches JH72 JHC in Blackpool

We got a lucky Seven taxi to the caravan. We set off onto the A5099 and we turned left onto New Bonny Street and we crossed over A584. We turned right onto Yeadon Way and carried on until we reached the M55. We turned left onto the A583 and right onto Mythop Road. At the bend in the road we turned left and enetered the caravan park. We stopped at the pub and Mattehw had glass a coke. Matthew went to the toilet. We park up at our caravan and we went in. For tea Matthew had burger fries & coke from Burger King. We chilled out and watched TV as we did the Blog and wrote e-mails. We went to bed around 00:00... 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 24-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
334	Manchester, coach station	Blackpool Coach Station	121	NX West Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was later on we were travelling up to Blackpool. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Manchester. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 65042 on a #6C to Hanley.

First Potteries 65042 in Fenton

The walked along A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and had a bottle of Coke. After finishing eating we went waited for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We continued to the Fairfield Street at Chorlton Street to the coach station. As it got closer we saw that it was required National Express West Midlands 334 on a #121 to Blackpool. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A5103 and we ran along the A635(M) onto the A57. We joined the Northbound M602 before joining the Northbound M60 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Northbound M61. We continued onto the M6. We ran through Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran 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. we got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 334 as it continued Northwards towards Preston.

NX West Midlands 334 in Blackpool

We set off towards town to get some dinner. We saw Blackpool Transport 409 on a #6 to Grange Park. We walked along New Bonny Street and we crossed over the Promenade and we had dinner at Papa's Fish & Chips 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. A short while later we saw Blackpool Transport 558 on a #68 to Preston.

Blackpool Transport 558 in Blackpool

We ran forwards onto Cocker Square and we koined Cocker Street. We ran through Lord Street and to the hotel. We chilled out and Matthew had a bottle of Coke. After getting ready we set off onto foot down Lord Street and we turned right onto Springfield Road and right onto Talbot Road and right onto Market Street north pier. Just North of the North Pier we hit traffic and we moved very slowly through town. We turned left onto the Promenade and we ran past Blackpool Tower. As we walked along the Prom we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15466 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15466 in Blackpool

But will go on buses and trams. We saw Stagecoach Lancashire 27890 on a #68 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 27890 in Blackpool

When we had finished we headed back up to The Promenade We saw Daish's Holiday BN17 JGU going Northwards.

Daish's Holiday BN17 JGU in Blackpool

Afterwards we went next door to McDonalds. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he had a plain big mac and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we set off along Promenade. We went to the other end of the street and we brought some rock from a gift shop. We transferred onto the other tram amd we continued to the summit of the Bispham. We set off Northwards up the A587 through Bispham and Norbrek and we headed Southwards through Churchtown into Bispham. We walked back onto Church Street and we saw Blackpool Transport 577 on a #6 to Peel Park. We turned left onto Topping Street and we continued along Dickson Road and we followed the road around onto Queen Street. We turned left onto Lord Street and to the hotel. We went upstairs and back to the room. Mathew chilled out in the room and put his pictures on his Blog. He had a shower and got ready for bedtime. Matthew settled down to sleep around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Blackpool / Lancaster 14-07-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
530 GEH	Endon	Blackpool, Yeadon Way	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke
10021	Blackpool Abingdon Street	Lancaster BS	42	Stagecoach Cumbria
22763	Lancaster BS	Morecambe, Euston Road	1	Stagecoach Cumbria
36417	Morecambe, Euston Road	Lancaster BS	40	Stagecoach Cumbria
11143	Lancaster BS	Blackpool Abingdon Street	42	Stagecoach Cumbria
530 GEH	Blackpool, Yeadon Way	Endon	Charter	Stanton's of Stoke

Today Matthew was in residential and we were going to take him out for the day. He was also going on a day trip to Blackpool. Matthew got up around 06:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. In the morning we went to Leek by Car. We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we headed onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran up to Bucknall. At Bucknall we continued onto the A5009. We ran through Abbey Hulton and Milton and we joined the Northbound A53. We continued North through Endon. A few minutes later we saw another coach approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stanton's of Stoke 530 GEH on the day trip to Blackpool. We got on the coach and we sat down in our seats. We set off down Endon. We continued South Through Stockton Brook and down to Cobridge. A53. We continued Northwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound M6. We ran through Cheshire and into Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We ran Northwards for around 40 miles and then we stopped at Charnock Richard service for a compfort break. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way where we got up and got off the coach. Once we had parked up we headed along Lytham Road and we walked into the centre of Blackpool. We turned left onto Wellington Road. We turned right the A584 and we ran We visited the Salt & Vinegar cafe. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy with a bap washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we went up A584 where we saw Blackpool Transport 582 on a #1 to Starr Gate. We sat on a rck by the tram station and Matthew ate a pack of Milky Stars. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw Byley MX04 AED. We walked onto the A584 and we turned right onto Clifton Street. We turned left onto Abingdon Street. Afterwards we had a walk around Abingdon Street to see what we could catch. We saw Stagecoach Cumbria 10021 on a #42 to Lancaster. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Abingdon Street. We turned right into Talbot Road and we ran under the railway line. We ran fast up to Layton Square. We turned left onto Westcliffe Drive. we ran forwards onto Poulton Road. We turned left onto Blackpool Old Road. We ran around the Poulton. We followed the road around onto Queen's Square. We went through the traffic lights and forwards onto Higher Green. We ran down the hill and under Lower Green. We turned left onto Garstang Road East. We ran down through Little Singleton. We turned onto the A585. we joined onto the A586. We headed towards Larbreck and we ran out into open countryside. We ran through Little Eccleston. We turned right onto West End and we continued onto High Street and onto Raikes Road. We turned right onto the A585. We continued through St Michael's on Wyre. past the Rowlandson Storage. We ran through Churchtown and we turned right onto Kirkland Bridge we continued onto Preston Lancaster New Road. We turned left onto Cock Robin Lane and we continued into Catterall. We turned left onto Garstang Road. We continued Through Bowgreave. We crossed over Bonds Lane. We continued Bonds and we ran forwards onto Park Hill Road. We continued into Garstang. We travelled through Cabus. We turned right and we ran down the A6. We travelled through Forton and over Bay Horse up to Hampson Green. We ran down Galgate. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 and we headed down the Bailrigg. We ran through Scotforth. We ran up the hill into Lancaster. We continued onto King Street and forwards onto China Street. We continued into Bridge Lane we went onto Cable Street and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew wanted to go to the toilet. A few minutes later we saw required Stagecoach Cumbria 22763 on a #1 to Heysham. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 10560 on a #41 to Preston. We set off out of the bus station and onto Damside Street. We turned right onto China Street. We turned left onto the A6. We continued onto the A589 where we saw white mini coach G24 VME. We continued through Scale Hall. We turned right onto Scale Hall Lane. We turned left onto Torrisholme Road. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Lancaster Road. We ran down though Torrisholme. We ran through Morecambe. We turned left onto the A589. We ran forwards onto Lancaster Road. we ran forwards onto Euston Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up onto Euston Road and saw Stagecoach Cumbria 22881 on a #5 to Carnforth. We turned right onto Central Drive and left onto Pedder Street. We turned left onto the A589. We visited Costa Coffee and Matthew went to the toilet and a slice of millionaires shortbread and a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating we went up the A589. We turned right onto Pedder Street and we turned right onto Central Drive. We turned left onto Euston Road. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Cumbria 36417 on a #40 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Euston Road. We ran forwards onto Lancaster Road. We ran down though White Lund. We continued onto the A589. We ran down though Scale Hall. We crossed over onto the A6. We turned right onto Owen Road and we ran down onto Skerton Bridge. We continued through Lancaster. We turned right onto the A589 and we went onto North Road and into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around to see what we could see before we returned to Blackpool. We saw Stagecoach Cumbria 11212 on a #555 to Kendal. we set off We walked onto Damside Street. We turned right onto Calkeld Lane. We turned right onto Church Street and we turned left onto New Street past the old RBS bank. We walked through the shopping centre and we stopped at Subway. Matthew had a chip cookie washed down with a cup of coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road to wait for a bus towards Blackpool. When we had finished we walked own New Street and turned right onto Church Street. We turned left onto Calkeld Lane. We turned left onto Damside Street to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Blackpool. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Cumbria 11143 on a #42 to Blackpool. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and Damside Street and we turned right onto onto the A49 After running the hill through Scotforth we continued onto Scotforth Road. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 We continued through Galgate. We continued Scorton. We ran through Preston Lancaster Road. We ran through Hollins Lane. We continued Cabus. We turned and forwards onto Lancaster Road and left onto Bonds Lane. We continued Through Bowgreave. We continued into Garstang. We continued into Garstang. We continued into Catterall. We crossed over Bonds Lane. We turned right onto Cock Robin Lane. We turned right onto Preston Lancaster New Road we continued onto Kirkland Bridge. We turned left onto the A586. We ran through Churchtown. We continued through St Michael's on Wyre. We ran through Little Eccleston. We turned left onto Raikes Road we continued onto High Street and onto West End and We turned left onto the A586. We headed towards Larbreck. We turned onto the A585. We ran down through Little Singleton. We turned onto Garstang Road East. We ran around the Poulton. We turned right onto Lower Green and forwards onto Higher Green. We turned right onto Chapel Street. We turned left onto Ball Street and forwards onto Tithebarn Street. We turned left onto Queensway. We turned right onto Blackpool Old Road. we turned right onto Poulton Road. we ran forwards onto Westcliffe Drive. We ran fast up to Layton Square. we continued onto Talbot Road and we ran under the railway line. 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 Clifton Street. We turned left onto Abingdon Street here we got up and got off the bus. Once we let the bus go we walked up Abingdon Street. We turned left onto Talbot Road. We turned left the A584. We visited Golden Mile Amusements. Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we went up A584. We visited Notarianni Ices. Matthew had an ice cream. we had finished eating we went up A584. turned left onto Wellington Road. We turned right onto Lytham Road. When it was time to go home we walked up Bonny Street and we headed to the coach park. We walked along Yeadon Way and we stopped at the coach park. We saw Rothwells 163 NHO on layover. As expected, transport for the journey home was Stanton's of Stoke 530 GEH. We got on the coach and we sat down in our allocated seats. The coach set off along onto Yeadon Way. We joined the Eastbound M55 where we saw Moffat & Williamson's LN20 PWF. and we ran the 20 miles or so back to the motorway. We joined the Southbound M6. We ran Northwards for around 40 miles and then we stopped at Charnock Richard service for a compfort break. and Matthew ate a ham sandwich. We got back on the coach and when everybody was back onboard we set off back onto the M6. We travelled South. as we barrelled Southwards through Lancashire. We continued into Cheshire and we left the M6 at junction 16. We joined the Southbound A500 to Etruria and we went Eastwards along the A53. We ran through Cobridge past the site of new Wrights Pie shop. We ran North through Badderley Green and into Stockton Brook. We continued into Endon and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the coach we returned Later on we returned to Fenton by car. We set off onto the A53 and we headed South into Stockton Brook and down to Cobridge. At the lights we turned left onto Waterloo Road. We ran down to the ring Road and then we ran around Hanley before going onto Lichfield Street. We ran down to Joiners Square and we continued onto Victoria Road. We ran up to the top and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We ran down to Smithpool Road and we turned left. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He used the computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 32647 going towards Longton.

First Potteries 32647 in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus DG06 SUX going towards Stoke.

DG06 SUX in Fenton

Matthew went to his room to chill out and had some raspberry sweets. He 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