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.