PONTIN'S SOUTHPORT - Can It Really Be That BAD? - TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2024

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  • @sandradowling4605
    @sandradowling4605 Рік тому +20

    For those of us who are 60 and over and went to Southport Pontins..watching this breaks my heart. Family went from 1967 for about 6 years including my grand parents.....even my grandma entered the lovely legs com....awwww happy times x

  • @stevengalloway6902
    @stevengalloway6902 Рік тому +18

    Reminds me of the play park at Chernobyl

  • @AnthonyRobinson-x1z
    @AnthonyRobinson-x1z 10 місяців тому +8

    I was a bluecoat in 1970 when it opened it was a great place in those days , worked at prestatyn,when it opened the year after 1971,72 then at pontins Barton Hall,Hotel.1973 it,s brakeing my heart watching these vidioes they were such great holidays I'm,e now 76 I'm,e sorry no one will ever enjoy these holidays again if any body remembers me my name is Tony Robinson

  • @scottbolton2854
    @scottbolton2854 Рік тому +14

    Worked as an instructor at Southport back in 1998/99
    Back then it had climbing,absail towers and a zip line quad bikes we would take the kids out on well maintained mountain bikes (groups of 12) foil fencing 🤺 flightball (basketball on a trampoline) and more !
    I'm disgusted with what has happened to the place.
    😡😤🤬

  • @ih8hertz1
    @ih8hertz1 11 місяців тому +9

    We went here with sun holidays.. collected our key.. saw the room and then left... absolute shitehole... when we first arrived there was a guy climbing out a window😅

  • @tonygriffiths7864
    @tonygriffiths7864 11 місяців тому +6

    that pub on the rounabout told me it was dead, even before you pulled on

  • @paulgriffin5237
    @paulgriffin5237 6 місяців тому +3

    it closed down now, butlins are trying to buy it and they said they will demolish whats on site and build brand new facilitys, if pontins sell it to them ,was in the echo this week.

    • @FMGfootballmadgamer
      @FMGfootballmadgamer 5 місяців тому

      *Britannia will have to sell, but all these are used as land banks, same with their hotels.

  • @ianthomas1060
    @ianthomas1060 8 місяців тому +3

    Its all getting demolished, not fit for most humans for years. Those families who love annoying people loved this place.

  • @kathbretherton2238
    @kathbretherton2238 Рік тому +8

    Last time me and my daughter and grandkids went, before lockdown, we arrived on a Friday afternoon and left at 11pm on Saturday night. Someone was stabbed, people were fighting, you could smell weed. When the riot police vans arrived, that was it for us. Never packed up as fast.
    We werent the only people leaving.
    We have been a few times, without incident. But and its a big BUT. We always took our own bedding, including plastic mattress covers, pillows and duvets. One of us cleaned the chalet while the other took the kids to the playground. It was always a bucket and mop with very hot water and bleach job. The entertainment was always great for the children. We also took pre-cooked food to reheat in the microwave, and took disposable plates and our own cups,drinks bottles and cutlery, we didnt use the cooker or utensils.
    Unfortunately, the staff are largely students paid minimum wage. They dont get paid enough to care.

  • @22seanmurphy
    @22seanmurphy Рік тому +3

    Hi i was watching UA-cam this morning on the TV and your channel popped up so i had a look and subscribed and I'm on my 7th vlog in a row and it's very entertaining 😊

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  Рік тому +1

      Welcome onboard hope you continue to watch. Channel is fairly new and building slowly

    • @22seanmurphy
      @22seanmurphy Рік тому

      @@whoknowswhere I'll definitely keep watching and look forward to watching the new one's.

  • @demonsaint1296
    @demonsaint1296 Рік тому +6

    Showed up for an adult weekend and it ended up being a swinger get together. We had no idea this was a thing at Pontins. Not something we are into but if that’s your thing…. Anyone else run into anything like that?

  • @mousecharger
    @mousecharger Рік тому +8

    Only 5 minutes in..god help if you're a family without a car walking from train station to your block oh my days🤣🤣🤣

  • @stuartbrown25
    @stuartbrown25 Рік тому +5

    Just got back home today as we were at the 1980's 48 hour party. i think it's well worth the money for what you see when it comes to music artists and ofcourse it does get you away from the same old for a couple of days. this is our third time now and happy to come back again and again, there are a couple of problems which is the duvet on my bed was stained in 3-4 places. theres no way it was cleaned as it did have the smell that it's been used so i stuck it on top of the wardrobe as i was not gonna use it as it could of been shit stain, piss stain or vomit stain or something spilt who knows. all linen should be washed by staff after use whether it has stains or not as we don't know the sort of people who have used them last. we left today with over £18.00 left on the electric meter, yes you have to buy electric for your rooms and twice now we've left with over £18 on the meter so next time we come we will be buying less electric and learn from this. so true about the walls as they have been touched up here and there which is unprofessional, they do need painting through out and below the railings outside the main door needs work as it's crumbling away. getting back to the cost it is well worth £50 per person but no more, the rooms are basic and when you're out having a good time seeing live music artists perform and you're drinking and eating then these rooms are ideal for getting some sleep. it was great to see Martin Kemp again, and we saw Toyah Wilcox for the first time and she sounds and looks fantastic for her age. we met some nice people and had a great time....

  • @lyndaa7560
    @lyndaa7560 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m sorry but I wouldn’t have stayed, I’d would’ve looked round & then left, it looked like Colditz without the Castle. Many thanks Paul xx

  • @Dangebri896294
    @Dangebri896294 9 місяців тому +1

    Did the summer season there back in 97' every Friday. & also at Prestatyn on Sunday night. Had some great gig's. But have to say the chalet's weren't the best even back then, just somewhere to kip for the night. & we got on well with the staff & security people.

  • @pennyblackstamp
    @pennyblackstamp 10 місяців тому +2

    Watched with my family my son said it's what seaside resorts would look like if they were made by the council. Some areas were like rundown student accom set in wasteland. Some facilities seem okay (albeit limited) overall I know if I took my family there without prior knowledge I'd be gutted. Love how you give places a go impartially. Good as a base 😊

  • @johnrider5701
    @johnrider5701 8 місяців тому +2

    I had some wonderful holidays at pontins holiday parks back in the 70s and 80s but I think it's probably best to let the old company die by the looks of things.

  • @icooper5236
    @icooper5236 10 місяців тому +1

    It's called Southport for point of reference,lot of attractions take their names from large landmarks or areas

  • @alisonbrown3787
    @alisonbrown3787 7 місяців тому +1

    Just seen this now I stayed there twice the last being 2019 for a themed adults only weekend I said then it needed closing down.

  • @Clinton-p7z
    @Clinton-p7z 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Paul I have to say that i am absolutely horrified at what i have seen at the Pontin's Southport. It defies believe that it is still open. When you showed us that heater in that room that had not been checked since 1994, i nearly fell off my chair. Surely that has to be breach of the fire regulations for a start, which i'm sure you know could result in immediate closure if this was reported to the Fire Services. Correct me if i'm wrong, but i am pretty sure i'm right.

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  7 місяців тому

      It's closed down now, shame really many families have had years of pleasure and happy memories but that Britannia for you

  • @jeansmith3367
    @jeansmith3367 Рік тому +5

    Such a shame, Pontin's used to be great for taking the kids, lots of entertainment and the accommodation was always basic but clean. I can't remember the year we last went, but it was grim. Feral kids screaming and shouting outside at 5 in the morning - Lord knows where the parents were, Such a shame

  • @michaelmiklosofficial
    @michaelmiklosofficial 10 місяців тому

    Its a organised tip/dump and even if you look out the windows on the sight you can see the trash cans gets even worse inside the rooms are full of nits, grits, bugs plus more.

  • @mousecharger
    @mousecharger Рік тому +1

    Brilliant vlog. you two seem abit too picky hahahha. bedding seemed ok tbf . PS.....do do do do do, do do do do doooooooooooo, yes Jurrasic park them tune is now my head thank you 🤣🤣x

  • @alanchandler254
    @alanchandler254 Рік тому +2

    Stayed here some 40years ago, a dump then, and doesn't seem to have improved. It might be cheap, but you should as a minimum have a clean room and utensils. Other Pontins are similar so wouldn't recommend them to anybody.

  • @blakeredding-martin
    @blakeredding-martin Рік тому +3

    We went to Pontins quite a few times and we all enjoyed it yes accommodation is bad but you get what you pay for really

  • @sarkycupcake3611
    @sarkycupcake3611 Рік тому +1

    Why don't the beds have sheets on them? There's no covers on the pillows or duvets either

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  Рік тому

      you have to hire them from the reception at a cost

    • @amandafraser2512
      @amandafraser2512 5 місяців тому

      I used to go three times a year. Took cleaning materials, towels and bedding. Just became part of the holiday routine so no big drama.

  • @jordansykes8748
    @jordansykes8748 Рік тому +3

    Not as bad as a the other vids I’ve seen shows that it’s actually not half bad by looks anyway not exactly 5 Star but seems bearable for a few nights stay

  • @jennyevitts5410
    @jennyevitts5410 Місяць тому

    Looked awful Paul don’t think it’s a place I would like to stay .Looks very run down .Sad really to see it like this .thanks Paul love watching you 🤩🎉

  • @SharpshooterLolFN
    @SharpshooterLolFN Рік тому +1

    On A Scale Of 1-10 How High Would You Rate It 10 Be The Highest ?

  • @jennybertenshaw7694
    @jennybertenshaw7694 10 місяців тому +1

    I lived in Ainsdale for over 10 yrs and enjoyed a wonderful time Pontins was a horrible eyesore Totally out of place in what was a pleasant village Luckily it was behind barbed wire and out of sight of our homes Should have been pulled down years ago

  • @theriddlers4630
    @theriddlers4630 Рік тому +1

    how much was it to stay there please Thank you

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  Рік тому

      2 nights 2 people £49 it does say at the end of the video

  • @davidmalone2580
    @davidmalone2580 Рік тому +1

    Great 👌 video

  • @zolbad
    @zolbad Рік тому +11

    You don't book a holiday at these places if you can afford somewhere better...And many cannot...Some compromise should be established by the visitors...Pontins offer dirt cheap holidays on the proviso you don't expect a four star establishment. Rough around the edges,,but the kids won't mind...and thats what is important....for those on a very tight budget... the whole family gets a holiday...Its Brilliant. People just have to acknowledge the expense and time it takes to keep these massive holiday parks updated and operating while offering exceptionally cheap prices

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  Рік тому +4

      That's exactly the point I was getting across, its a budget place giving families an option of a holiday within their price range

    • @darrensmall1133
      @darrensmall1133 Рік тому +5

      How is something being dirt cheap any type of justification for the practices that happen there?

    • @stuartbrown25
      @stuartbrown25 Рік тому +1

      I was told who owns pontins but can't remember the name, the owner owns a number of businesses and has lots of money/well off so theres no reason why the owner can't keep the rooms nicely decorated and repair things that need repairing as it's good business which will bring people coming back especially the ones who choose to never return and theres the reputation too. who wants to own a business with poor ratings not me for sure.

    • @stephenholmes1036
      @stephenholmes1036 9 місяців тому +1

      Correct for a tight budget

    • @amandafraser2512
      @amandafraser2512 5 місяців тому

      I can't love this enough! Totally agree - memories made and cherished. The beach at Ainsdale is spectacular and lovely Ainsdale village and Southport are within easy reach. Families on a budget would tend to be Monday - Fridays with themed weekenders on the other two days. Southport Pontins was the venue for our group of around 2,000 jive dancers who travelled from all over the UK three times a year. These weekenders provided some of the best memories I have, and my heart broke when our planned weekender in February was cancelled. There is no other venue like it (in the UK) so all of us who enjoyed the themed weekends (dance/music/children's entertainment/sport etc) will feel the loss of this beloved space.

  • @SandraPrice-c5g
    @SandraPrice-c5g Рік тому +3

    Bit of a boring video clip this time Paul, to be honest. El Cheapo stay - but to be fair if that’s all people can afford, they would
    probably make the best of it. There are positives, but just a few too many negatives for me. You gave a good commentary on
    the place - not for me though.

  • @Raychie389
    @Raychie389 Рік тому +1

    i went in 1992 when i was only 2 years old and how much it has changed.
    i came back yesterday from a 4 night stay and there is a bit more negative than shown in the video here. they appartments are dates. the staff in the shop and reception are rude. they was noisy familys on the grass of the block we stayed in that was screaming shouting playing really loud music and football until 3am or 2 of the nights we had to ring security to come and sort it. and i ended up with bites all over my legs and seem to think there was some kind of bug in the double sofa bed or something. the shop groceries were galactic price e/g a jar of kenco decaff coffee was £13 and a small can of corned beef was £5.50. 4 x stella were 6.99 just to name a couple. we saw a rat running across the site whilst we were there and there is litter and broken chair and pillows thrown all over the place.
    it is a shame as years ago it was a lovely site and now like you said we compared it to a military camp.

  • @mickfield5458
    @mickfield5458 Рік тому

    Got your sister channel now Paul, great idea splitting your channel into two separate channels makes sense. 👍

  • @gregorylenton8200
    @gregorylenton8200 11 місяців тому +1

    ENJOYED THE ADVENTURE

  • @annhann8605
    @annhann8605 5 місяців тому

    Looks like prisoner cell block H . That apt awful .. not watched end yet

  • @lesleyfarrington4809
    @lesleyfarrington4809 Рік тому

    Didn't realise it was still open

  • @tomharries847
    @tomharries847 10 місяців тому +2

    Looks like a seaside prison camp, you have to make your own bed, looks run down and I would rather camp in my local beach campsite than give my money to whoever owns this franchise. Taking your kids to something like this and calling it a Holiday? Its old, dated, un maintained and quite frankly shameful.

    • @amandafraser2512
      @amandafraser2512 5 місяців тому

      It was breathtakingly cheap and set on the most spectacular beach. Two adults and a couple of kids self catering - £50 for two days. Evening entertainment, a swimming pool and a selection of activities for kids.

  • @Mysticcycles
    @Mysticcycles Рік тому

    Look up a Rave called Bang Face. It’s hosted here every year!

  • @deeb9301
    @deeb9301 11 місяців тому

    No street lights where the chalet are 😮

    • @amandafraser2512
      @amandafraser2512 5 місяців тому

      The whole place was well lit throughout the night - accommodation and paths.

  • @joannekitching3169
    @joannekitching3169 Рік тому +5

    That's the most disgusting and depressing place I have ever seen

    • @annepollock8306
      @annepollock8306 6 місяців тому

      Colditz

    • @amandafraser2512
      @amandafraser2512 5 місяців тому

      Bit harsh. It was cheap as chips and set right beside the most stunning beach. Ainsdale village with shops, restaurants and pubs is a short stroll away. Most importantly, it allowed people who might not be able to afford a more conventional hotel/B&B/self catering option the opportunity to enjoy a seaside holiday.

  • @ex-cabincrew
    @ex-cabincrew Рік тому +3

    One look at the room and I'd have got back back into my car. Off to LGW OR LHR and have flown off to somewhere hot and sunny. I feel very sorry for people who can't afford to go somewhere much better.

  • @junelaw4162
    @junelaw4162 Рік тому

    OMG !!! That’s a good start 😂 forgot to put the top back on the wardrobe 😂 dated!!!! 🤣 nah won’t be stayin there 😂😂😂 I’m so glad you do these reviews it cheers me up plus winds me up 😂😂 oh that quilt grose them beds look like children’s beds look like children’s when I watch these it makes me make sure the rooms I clean are spotless and they are till the next one 😊

  • @MySteaming
    @MySteaming 10 місяців тому +1

    A bet Fred Pontin never stayed there!

  • @dianeshepherd7913
    @dianeshepherd7913 11 місяців тому +1

    Such a shame, it looks awful, and wouldnt like to stay there as it is now, but the price is cheap, i guess its what people want for a break away, and what they can afford, but not many facilities for kids 😊

  • @maskedavenger2578
    @maskedavenger2578 10 місяців тому

    The place looks more like one of those tacky council overspill estates built in Runcorn back in the 1970 ‘s .

  • @johndefalque5061
    @johndefalque5061 Рік тому +1

    3.5 miles ia very long walk! If you don't renovate you don't save money as the bad reviews will steer customers away. Cdn. here has seen many bad Pontin's reviews.Shitty particle board wardrobes! Check for bedbugs! Attractions rather boring. Not much of a holiday.

  • @DeniseMiller-q1h
    @DeniseMiller-q1h 2 місяці тому

    At least people where on holiday. Working there is alot different. I'm glad I don't work there anymore. I'm glad it's closed for good.

  • @alechallwood512
    @alechallwood512 Рік тому +4

    Another place Brittania has wrecked. [allegedly]

  • @sharonellis8776
    @sharonellis8776 Рік тому +3

    Not half as bad as what people make out. The parks are slowly being renovated by the new owners. xx

    • @amandafraser2512
      @amandafraser2512 5 місяців тому

      Your name rings a bell - ceroc weekenders?! Can't believe we've lost Southport. Agree re improvements - there were some significant changes for the better by the end of last year.

  • @198028hammer
    @198028hammer Рік тому +2

    Whar dya expect for £50 😂😂😂

  • @michaelobrien9825
    @michaelobrien9825 Рік тому +1

    Pontins , southport is an absolute disgusting place and would never recommend to my worst enemy.

  • @Gardneronthewater
    @Gardneronthewater Рік тому +5

    Turn off the horrid music!

  • @morgancoffey3460
    @morgancoffey3460 Рік тому +2

    been there in 2020 its shocking

  • @bruji2001
    @bruji2001 Рік тому

    Looks absolutely spotless compared to the rank grotty rotten filthy Prestatyn Pontins! 😳 I couldn’t believe how bad that was until I watched your vlog tonight. Omg🤢 It makes Southport look brand new🙈🤣🤣

  • @mrsose1872
    @mrsose1872 Рік тому

    Didn't show the evening entertainment.

  • @PeteCswampy
    @PeteCswampy 9 місяців тому +1

    Bulldoze

  • @andzkewl
    @andzkewl Рік тому

    Is it as bad as your audio when recording from your vehicle? 🤣

  • @lesmcmanus5408
    @lesmcmanus5408 Рік тому +1

    I've been to a Billy -,&wally themed weekend chalets filthy dated entertainment decent no good for kids

  • @ivanthompson2191
    @ivanthompson2191 11 місяців тому +1

    Should be closed down properly

  • @gaffladd2003
    @gaffladd2003 10 місяців тому

    wouldnt this be a place now to put homeless people

  • @annhann8605
    @annhann8605 5 місяців тому

    Darent comment. Worse place seen in my life

  • @chrisnunns
    @chrisnunns 10 місяців тому

    Unbelievably cheap. I guess you get what you pay for

  • @whoosdaart4423
    @whoosdaart4423 Рік тому

    go to bangface x

  • @dans.channel.
    @dans.channel. Рік тому +2

    We have been here loads of times and can see improvements as soon as you drive in. The site looks very clean.
    I can’t watch this video all the way through. I find you very annoying, I’m shouting all kinds at the phone. Why make a big deal out of small things, why is it call Southport when it’s in Ainsdale, making a big deal at the block lay out, the place is basically a big round about and easy to find, the number 98 is felt tip on the door. How does that effect anything, is the member on the door, would it make a difference to your holiday if it had a big neon sign? How long did you talk about the top of the walldrobe.

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  Рік тому +4

      The purpose of the video is to show the viewers the holiday camp from a fly on the wall view you are entitled to your opinion the same as I mine, you say you couldn't watch the video all the way through, this is obviously as if you had done you will see that actually gave the site credit

    • @dans.channel.
      @dans.channel. Рік тому

      @@whoknowswhere Good, I’m glad you found some positives about the place. I’d love to see a video where someone posts about the good things there rather then all the bad things. If we want bad news we have the main stream media.

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  Рік тому +5

      @@dans.channel. unfortunately I ain't gonna lie about a review just to soften then viewers feelings, I give true reviews of what I find then the viewer can decide for themselves if they want to go

    • @whoknowswhere
      @whoknowswhere  Рік тому +3

      @@dans.channel. plus if you look at my other video you will see I have praised places

    • @dans.channel.
      @dans.channel. Рік тому

      @@whoknowswhere it’s not about telling lies, more looking at the positives. We live local and usually visit regularly, we haven’t been so far this year (kids getting older) but we have never stayed on site. The entertainment is normally top notice. The main thing that lets it down for me, is the guests. A lot of people forget how to use a bin and leave the tables and floors full of rubbish. The arcade could do with a revamp, that arcade could be a goldmine if they spent some time, effort and money sorting it out.
      We have stayed at Prestatyn in the past (we spend our holidays at Haven or aboard now). Prestatyn was always better then Southport, but the last few years it has kinda gone the other way and Prestatyn looks like a big unloved dump.