2011 will be a very important year in the regeneration plan for Blackpool. Since work was started back in 2003 on regenerating The New South Promenade the entire project is moving to its final conclusion. The investment put down which is the largest in over 50 years and the confidence shown by some of the regeneration partners shows Blackpool is very much in ascendancy and it returning to its rightful place at the United Kingdom’s premier seaside resort.
We are in an age where the oil price seems to rise on a daily basis due to various factors across the world ranging from war or other conflict in the Middle East to supply shortages demonstrates that not only is the average British family finding it difficult to fill up the car on a weekly basis but it is also putting the annual foreign holiday out of reach also. Add in the fact that the Green agenda places punitive passenger tax on airline travel and it is becoming obvious that the holidays in the Sun for the average family are becoming out of reach.
Blackpool offers a real alternative. Premier entertainment specialists who operate World class attractions such as the London Eye and Dungeon, Thorpe Park and Legoland Merlin Entertainments are set to open some new attractions which will rival their existing masterpieces and really set Blackpool alight. The centrepiece of Merlin’s Investment in Blackpool will be in the World famous iconic Blackpool Tower
But that is not all. 2011 will also see projects funded by Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the local Council come to completion.
1. Nickelodeonland is the fruition of a £10Million pound investment and will open at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in April. The family themed section will feature family favourite characters such as SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora and Krusty Crab in 10 exciting new rides. Blackpool Pleasure Beach also like to surprise us at the last minute and rumours are rife that this new investment on the park will feature a brand new white knuckle ride. Watch this space!!
2. The brand new promenade and sea defences will be fully complete by the end of July. This marks the entire rebuild of the promenade from Squires Gate South of Blackpool Pleasure Beach to North Pier and the War Memorial encompassing the three Blackpool piers. Nice and wide promenades that everyone who visits will want to stroll upon or hire a bike from one of the many stations and cycle along. The overall investment was in the region of £80 million and marks redevelopment along the entire ‘Golden Mile’
3. The brand new promenade will incorporate new tourist attractions. The comedy carpet will feature on one of 6 headlands (directly opposite Blackpool tower). This will be a 1,880 square metre typographical artwork made up of jokes, songs, and catchphrases from comedians and writers of British comedy and designed by Gordon Young. Made of granite and high quality cast concrete, the work will be installed permanently to be enjoyed by generations of visitors on the promenade at the foot of the iconic Blackpool Tower.
4. This section of the New Promenade will also feature a brand new Wedding Chapel and Tourist Office.
The structure will be built from solid timber and clad in gold coloured stainless steel shingles. The eye-catching Blackpool wedding tower will feature dramatic picture windows to enable visitors, and couples exchanging vows, the chance to enjoy summer sun or the winter illuminations, truly a year round attraction. The first weddings should be conducted around October 2011 and the venue will also feature a rooftop terrace and restaurant enabling it to provide the ‘full package’ for its guests.
5. Blackpool Tower is becoming Free to Enter. Visitors will only pay for the attractions they choose to visit. The Blackpool Tower Eye will offer a 4D cinema experience atop the iconic structure. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon invites you to delve into the town’s most blood-curdling history. Live actors, a scary ride, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Blackpool Tower Circus will continue to entertain families as it has done since its opening in 1894. The Ballroom will continue to enthrall its visitors with hits unique Victorian architecture and period dancing which continues to this day whenever an organist is playing. Finally Jungle Jims is a kids playground dream with its fantastic range of swinging, sliding and climbing contraptions plus a fabulous interactive quest for the young ones to enjoy.
6. Louis Tussauds is being upgraded to another Madame Tussauds. Rivalling the original attraction on Baker Street in London the Blackpool version will enthrall visitors with its recreation of characters from the World of X Factor and I am a celeb to the very latest football heroes.
7. The Sandcastle Waterpark will see the arrival of two brand new water slides. The two new slides will be modelled on an Aztec theme and will be included as part of the hyperzone package. They will launch from the roof of the attraction and will actually be located on the exterior of the building. Construction is underway and they will be opening soon.
8. South Pier Blackpool is being refurbished into a new family entertainment centre. The owners are keeping the details under their hats at the moment but the new attraction is bound to be a family favourite and compliment the family fairground rides like the dodgems and waltzer.
9. Blackpool council has already spent £1.25 million refurbishing the World Famous Winter Gardens and more work is due to start later this year. The work has seen restoration take place on the Church Street entrance, Rotunda and Floral Hall along with the stunning interior of the new Café facility covered up since the late 1960′s.
10. Blackpool Zoo which is located adjacent to the renowned Stanley Park is not being left out. £850,000 has been earmarked for investment this year with the first phase of the work already complete. An upgrade to the food court means more choice for visitors and more seating area for the times when the attraction gets busy. The second phase of Blackpool Zoo’s investment programme will see a £500,000 relocation and expansion of the Children’s Farm.
2011 will be a very important year in the regeneration plan for Blackpool. Since work was started back in 2003 on regenerating The New South Promenade the entire project is moving to its final conclusion. The investment put down which is the largest in over 50 years domki holenderskie and the confidence shown by some of the regeneration partners shows Blackpool is very much in ascendancy and it returning to its rightful place at the United Kingdom’s premier seaside resort.
We are in an age where the oil price seems to rise on a daily basis due to various factors across the world ranging from war or other conflict in the Middle East to supply shortages demonstrates that not only is the average British family finding it difficult to fill up the car on a weekly basis but it is also putting the annual foreign holiday out of reach also. Add in the fact that the Green agenda places punitive passenger tax on airline travel and it is becoming obvious that the holidays in the Sun for the average family are becoming out of reach.
Blackpool offers a real alternative. Premier entertainment specialists who operate World class attractions such as the London Eye and Dungeon, Thorpe Park and Legoland Merlin Entertainments are set to open some new attractions which will rival their existing masterpieces and really set Blackpool alight. The centrepiece of Merlin’s Investment in Blackpool will be in the World famous iconic Blackpool Tower
But that is not all. 2011 will also see projects funded by Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the local Council come to completion.
1. Nickelodeonland is the fruition of a £10Million pound investment and will open at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in April. The family themed section will feature family favourite characters such as SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora and Krusty Crab in 10 exciting new rides. Blackpool Pleasure Beach also like to surprise us at the last minute and rumours are rife that this new investment on the park will feature a brand new white knuckle ride. Watch this space!!
2. The brand new promenade and sea defences will be fully complete by the end of July. This marks the entire rebuild of the promenade from Squires Gate South of Blackpool Pleasure Beach to North Pier and the War Memorial encompassing the three Blackpool piers. Nice and wide promenades that everyone who visits will want to stroll upon or hire a bike from one of the many stations and cycle along. The overall investment was in the region of £80 million and marks redevelopment along the entire ‘Golden Mile’
3. The brand new promenade will incorporate new tourist attractions. The comedy carpet will feature on one of 6 headlands (directly opposite Blackpool tower). This will be a 1,880 square metre typographical artwork made up of jokes, songs, and catchphrases from comedians and writers of British comedy and designed by Gordon Young. Made of granite and high quality cast concrete, the work will be installed permanently to be enjoyed by generations of visitors on the promenade at the foot of the iconic Blackpool Tower.
4. This section of the New Promenade will also feature a brand new Wedding Chapel and Tourist Office.
The structure will be built from solid timber and clad in gold coloured stainless steel shingles. The eye-catching Blackpool wedding tower will feature dramatic picture windows to enable visitors, and couples exchanging vows, the chance to enjoy summer sun or the winter illuminations, truly a year round attraction. The first weddings should be conducted around October 2011 and the venue will also feature a rooftop terrace and restaurant enabling it to provide the ‘full package’ for its guests.
5. Blackpool Tower is becoming Free to Enter. Visitors will only pay for the attractions they choose to visit. The Blackpool Tower Eye will offer a 4D cinema experience atop the iconic structure. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon invites you to delve into the town’s most blood-curdling history. Live actors, a scary ride, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Blackpool Tower Circus will continue to entertain families as it has done since its opening in 1894. The Ballroom will continue to enthrall its visitors with hits unique Victorian architecture and period dancing which continues to this day whenever an organist is playing. Finally Jungle Jims is a kids playground dream with its fantastic range of swinging, sliding and climbing contraptions plus a fabulous interactive quest for the young ones to enjoy.
6. Louis Tussauds is being upgraded to another Madame Tussauds. Rivalling the original attraction on Baker Street in London the Blackpool version will enthrall visitors with its recreation of characters from the World of X Factor and I am a celeb to the very latest football heroes.
7. The Sandcastle Waterpark will see the arrival of two brand new water slides. The two new slides will be modelled on an Aztec theme and will be included as part of the hyperzone package. They will launch from the roof of the attraction and will actually be located on the exterior of the building. Construction is underway and they will be opening soon.
8. South Pier Blackpool is being refurbished into a new family entertainment centre. The owners are keeping the details under their hats at the moment but the new attraction is bound to be a family favourite and compliment the family fairground rides like the dodgems and waltzer.
9. Blackpool council has already spent £1.25 million refurbishing the World Famous Winter Gardens and more work is due to start later this year. The work has seen restoration take place on the Church Street entrance, Rotunda and Floral Hall along with the stunning interior of the new Café facility covered up since the late 1960′s.
10. Blackpool Zoo which is located adjacent to the renowned Stanley Park is not being left out. £850,000 has been earmarked for investment this year with the first phase of the work already complete. An upgrade to the food court means more choice for visitors and more seating area for the times when the attraction gets busy. The second phase of Blackpool Zoo’s investment programme will see a £500,000 relocation and expansion of the Children’s Farm.