The Holiday Inn Blackpool Opens!

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  • The Holiday Inn hotel in Blackpool Town Centre opened on May 1st 2024. The hotel is part of the huge Talbot Gateway project, which also contains the new tram station.
    Thanks to AT Media for the ribbon cutting clip / @atmedia93
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  • @ATMedia93
    @ATMedia93 17 днів тому +17

    Thanks for the mention pal 🙂 glad I could help 😃

  • @Darren-ff4oc
    @Darren-ff4oc 17 днів тому +58

    David Platt looks like he's rolled outa bed after nite on the 🍻🍺🍺🍷🍹🍸

    • @niloc2205
      @niloc2205 17 днів тому +8

      prob a night at the flying handbag....lol

    • @audreymcleod4076
      @audreymcleod4076 17 днів тому +10

      you are being very polite, I wont say what I was thinking

    • @Seasidesurfer
      @Seasidesurfer 16 днів тому +1

      An old man when I was a teenager used to say "All that money and they still live like pigs", seems to be the way these days; as they now say "Who give a sh1t!"

    • @richardjohn7991
      @richardjohn7991 15 днів тому

      I thought he looked like he had been visiting Mr White. A bit too much.

  • @darkvader7231
    @darkvader7231 17 днів тому +20

    Cory actor dressed like a beer monster, fits right in😂😂😂

  • @Jzargo35
    @Jzargo35 17 днів тому +10

    6:11 Jack Sheppard opening a hotel while Stephen is shouting 'ITS KICKING OFF IN BLACKPOOL' is comedy gold.

  • @dronald
    @dronald 17 днів тому +9

    Good to see they managed to drag in one of the local beer monsters to cut the ribbon.

  • @SiloNova25
    @SiloNova25 17 днів тому +21

    Good to see this Cory actor dress for the occasion and look thrilled to be here..

    • @kevinmott6205
      @kevinmott6205 17 днів тому +2

      He's actually a really nice bloke.

  • @robbflynn4325
    @robbflynn4325 17 днів тому +49

    Won't be long before they are putting up our friends from overseas there. Watch this space.

    • @kaybee2930
      @kaybee2930 16 днів тому +4

      My thoughts exactly

    • @nicholascarter5247
      @nicholascarter5247 16 днів тому +4

      To right

    • @lynseyhill4625
      @lynseyhill4625 15 днів тому +7

      Yes, they will keep coming over because they know they will get looked after unlike the poor homeless that were actually born here

  • @sammyriley7185
    @sammyriley7185 17 днів тому +26

    Here come the dingy divers they will love it

  • @belong53
    @belong53 17 днів тому +23

    Jack Sheppard looked scruffy

  • @peterroyce3487
    @peterroyce3487 17 днів тому +11

    Lets hope it don't end up like the metropole.

  • @janetedmundson991
    @janetedmundson991 17 днів тому +10

    I'm in the hotel now for tonight and tomorrow, it's a lovely hotel Stephen.

  • @Stefano1475
    @Stefano1475 2 дні тому +2

    That guy cutting the ribbon fits right in with blackpool he looks like he was at the pub all night and came straight there

  • @mildredschulz
    @mildredschulz 17 днів тому +4

    The new hotel looks very nice. Thank you very much for being there for the opening. 👍🥰❤️

  • @user-ib7zh8yr6q
    @user-ib7zh8yr6q 12 днів тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic, i will go in for lunch at some point. 🎉

  • @bingowings65
    @bingowings65 2 години тому

    Well timed - In only a few years few would have believed Blackpool's success. Buy low and sell high.

  • @stephenmcculley7
    @stephenmcculley7 17 днів тому +6

    The trams start on the 12th June (specially invited trips for local people), full passenger services start on 16th June from what I've read.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  17 днів тому +5

      I've entered a lottery to be on the first tram.

    • @stephenmcculley7
      @stephenmcculley7 17 днів тому +4

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Fingers crossed you win, that would make an interesting video.

  • @benjamindenton
    @benjamindenton 16 днів тому +8

    For an extra £30 they could have got Gail to do it.

  • @shirleysmith1713
    @shirleysmith1713 16 днів тому +6

    I’m not a corry fan these days. Rather watch classic coronation street. Thanks for showing opening of the Holiday Inn. 👍🏻😎☀️

    • @joannesaltfleet2071
      @joannesaltfleet2071 15 днів тому

      It was great back in the 80s but now it's a load of crud!

  • @carolmurray5569
    @carolmurray5569 15 днів тому +2

    Thanks for the video stephen, looks a lovely hotel and would love to stay there😊😊

  • @jacquelinemccann1493
    @jacquelinemccann1493 17 днів тому +3

    Well done Stephen for Blackpool news update, and well done David for opening😊

  • @ianmccaffery3896
    @ianmccaffery3896 17 днів тому +4

    That is a lot of staff for the size of that property, hope they know staffing levels will be reduced once its settled in and all teething problems are solved, Good luck to them all

  • @lcsdw01
    @lcsdw01 15 днів тому +2

    “It’s all kicking off in Blackpool” 😂😂 that always makes me chuckle Stephen. As usual your videos are always worth the watch and are of the highest quality and offer a balanced view of a town that like so many has its problems, but at least things are being done to at least try and improve the area. Wether that works or not remains to be seen. Thanks again Stephen for taking the time to film it.👍

  • @paulinefraser4097
    @paulinefraser4097 17 днів тому +3

    Finally it’s open 😁😁😁👍hopefully it will do good in Blackpool enjoyed the coverage Stephen 👍Thanks and take care 😁

  • @SusanStanton-qt3nj
    @SusanStanton-qt3nj 17 днів тому +4

    What a palavour! Wonder how many of the staff will stay. Thanks for the video Stephen loved the open top Bus

  • @juliemcgarty4764
    @juliemcgarty4764 17 днів тому +13

    Jack p shepherd coronation Street it's all kicking off in blackpool 😅

  • @andymullaney1594
    @andymullaney1594 17 днів тому +4

    Glad its open,will look forward staying sometime

  • @georgesmellie8717
    @georgesmellie8717 16 днів тому +2

    Thanks again for another great vlog Stephen i hope you're well

  • @bobbythomas200420032
    @bobbythomas200420032 14 днів тому +1

    A great video very enjoyable.

  • @karenbonner9997
    @karenbonner9997 17 днів тому +12

    Jack p shepard needs a hair cut and a shave looks like he had been out on the slosh 🍻🍻😂

  • @kevinmott6205
    @kevinmott6205 17 днів тому +6

    Could have made an effort David. I thought it was a macabre joke having an homeless person open the Hotel😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @harveydog3723
    @harveydog3723 17 днів тому +4

    Lovely hotel..but very noisy location.. good luck filling those rooms in Winter time...

  • @sarahillingworth2718
    @sarahillingworth2718 16 днів тому +1

    Thank you for everything, it means a lot. You always have my full support. I'm currently getting drunk alone in Layton rakes and enjoying myself. I wish you all the best 🙏

  • @johnreynolds5361
    @johnreynolds5361 17 днів тому +5

    I might have a stay at that hotel although I usually try to avoid chain hotels I'd rather support the smaller independent hotels

  • @davidnm21
    @davidnm21 17 днів тому +4

    I have no idea who David Platt or Jack Shepherd was, have never watched a single episode of Corrie. Have never seen so many people so happy to go to work. Anyway nice video👏🏻

  • @neilrgreatestadventures
    @neilrgreatestadventures 16 днів тому +2

    Great video matey, good to see the sun out in Blackpool ☀️

  • @theabandonedhunter3604
    @theabandonedhunter3604 17 днів тому +4

    Well the staff certainly look excited by it sir! So many of the small guest houses have just gone though which is a big shame IMO ….Smithy

  • @willjohnson1980
    @willjohnson1980 17 днів тому +7

    I heard you in the background on AT media saying I can hear sirens its kicking off in Blackpool 😂😂

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  17 днів тому +2

      Yea, but that was the bit I didn't record lol. I was gutted about that, but AT Media came to the rescue.

  • @ScottMcculloch-ei3og
    @ScottMcculloch-ei3og 17 днів тому +3

    That will be booked solid for the rest of the season. Straight off the train to into luxury accommodation gets a thumbs up from me.

  • @dianeshepherd7913
    @dianeshepherd7913 17 днів тому +2

    Thanks for the video, should be a nice hotel lots of corporate events i expect, and very central for holiday makers, to 😊

  • @gillianrobbins7872
    @gillianrobbins7872 17 днів тому +2

    Glad to see this Stephen. I lknow one Belgian lady who was hoping to stay there in August ( she's attending the International Hip Hop contest @ The Winter Gardens)

  • @RyanFord-13
    @RyanFord-13 15 днів тому +1

    Wow Jack Sheppard from Coronation Street opening the new Holiday Inn in Blackpool and that guy was cutting the ribbon to open the new hotel, also the hotel looks very nice it will be very nice to stay there in the Blackpool Holiday Inn Hotel so thanks Stephen I enjoyed the video with AT Media and Colin Seaside Videos joining in.

  • @stephenwood9104
    @stephenwood9104 10 днів тому +1

    Nice video Stephen 👍

  • @Grid56
    @Grid56 17 днів тому +3

    Get your room quick whilst it's clean and free from low lifes. At least it won't have roaches yet 😂. I love the old Blackpool Transport colours on the Leyland Olympian. Harks back to good memories of Leyland PD2 and the heritage trams .❤

  • @racheljohnson9687
    @racheljohnson9687 17 днів тому +3

    I will be over there in 7 weeks but I'm staying in my little B & B in Alexandra Road ❤👌

  • @sidequests2023
    @sidequests2023 15 днів тому +1

    Great video Stephen. Good humour. Seem happy to be going to work 😂

  • @juliebilson6897
    @juliebilson6897 17 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing Stephen 😌

  • @Louis-eh7mo
    @Louis-eh7mo 11 днів тому +1

    Your brand new holiday inn! Sponsored by RNLI!

  • @bobbobby9798
    @bobbobby9798 17 днів тому +2

    Perfect location for a roundabout.

  • @edwardharrington678
    @edwardharrington678 17 днів тому +3

    Very good Stephen. It was good to see Jack Shepherd alias David Platt opening it as I am a big fan of Corrie. Sad I know. Lol. Well done.

  • @markstramtrainbuscapades1729
    @markstramtrainbuscapades1729 15 днів тому +1

    857 is a 1987 vintage ECW bodied Leyland Olympian that originally operated for London Buses. It would be converted to open top for the City Sightseeing operation which, in Blackpool, was franchised out to Blackpool Transport. When City Sightseeing pulled out, Blackpool Transport kept the bus for Private Hire & Special events.

    • @peterfaulkner2544
      @peterfaulkner2544 14 днів тому

      D was 1985 as F was 1988 it was my first car I passed my test in it 😮

  • @stephenbrown8744
    @stephenbrown8744 16 днів тому +4

    That guy cutting the ribbon looks like one of the local homeless people.

  • @stephenduncan3605
    @stephenduncan3605 16 днів тому +1

    The bus is a Leyland Olympian. I rode on it at last years Morecambe Ribble bus rally up to Carnforth and back.

  • @sarahillingworth2718
    @sarahillingworth2718 17 днів тому +5

    I'd have a couple of nights here if I could afford it lol.. I'm currently watching from the Layton rakes Wetherspoons lol

    • @willjohnson1980
      @willjohnson1980 17 днів тому +1

      Hope you're enjoying wetherspoons there Sarah

    • @sarahillingworth2718
      @sarahillingworth2718 17 днів тому +1

      @@willjohnson1980 yes I am I've been to velvet coaster earlier I'm in Blackpool till Friday.

    • @BRIAN-mr5ue
      @BRIAN-mr5ue 17 днів тому +2

      Out with my budget unfortunately

    • @willjohnson1980
      @willjohnson1980 17 днів тому +2

      @@sarahillingworth2718 did you not see Stephen this morning at the Holiday inn

    • @sarahillingworth2718
      @sarahillingworth2718 17 днів тому +3

      @@willjohnson1980 no I was still in my guest house having breakfast but I met him in the saddle pub yesterday afternoon. he's a decent bloke to talk to 👍

  • @lancashireliberty7603
    @lancashireliberty7603 17 днів тому +1

    I passed by the new IMAX today, I didn't even realize that was open yet! All the gateway work finally seems to be taking shape

  • @KayeDavidson-oo4eg
    @KayeDavidson-oo4eg 16 днів тому +2

    Love your vlogs 😊

  • @MrGrumpygit488
    @MrGrumpygit488 14 днів тому

    It's a Leyland Olympian, built in 1987 possibly at the factory in Workington!

  • @ellenkellett6529
    @ellenkellett6529 17 днів тому +2

    Hi Stephen what a cracking vlog of the opening ofhe holiday Inn 😊

  • @TravelMaster69
    @TravelMaster69 17 днів тому +8

    David Platt what a tawt

    • @Dave.id.-
      @Dave.id.- 17 днів тому

      So you’re not keen then ? 😉

  • @michellejohnson5992
    @michellejohnson5992 16 днів тому +1

    Awesome vlog.🎉🎉

  • @user-fj5jp8zu8f
    @user-fj5jp8zu8f 17 днів тому +2

    Hi Steven thought David platt looked like he just got out off bed🤣good video.brill!!👍

  • @kevanhubbard9673
    @kevanhubbard9673 17 днів тому +2

    Generally quite expensive hotels are Holiday Inns.They should have got Alf Roberts or Len Fairclough to open it or what about Benny from Crossroads!The most interesting Holiday Inn on Earth is the one in Beirut, Lebanon which is a big skyscraper and has stood empty since the civil war.

  • @junelaw4162
    @junelaw4162 17 днів тому +1

    Evenin arrr Wilkos gone Holiday Inn here at last a nice touch to open it I wonder how many they got in to stay? Goodness me plenty of staff to start with here’s to it continuing 😊till the next one 😊

  • @kevinmott6205
    @kevinmott6205 17 днів тому

    Excellent stuff Stephen ❤

  • @sarahillingworth2718
    @sarahillingworth2718 17 днів тому +1

    Thanks, and I believe in you 🙏

    • @bowjana8128
      @bowjana8128 14 днів тому +2

      Did you go to St Mary's

    • @sarahillingworth2718
      @sarahillingworth2718 14 днів тому

      @@bowjana8128 lol

    • @bowjana8128
      @bowjana8128 13 днів тому +2

      @@sarahillingworth2718 i think you was in my year haha

    • @sarahillingworth2718
      @sarahillingworth2718 13 днів тому

      @@bowjana8128 you might be mixing me up with someone else, I'm from west Yorkshire lol

    • @bowjana8128
      @bowjana8128 13 днів тому +1

      @@sarahillingworth2718 ahhh sorry wrong person

  • @Braveheart-rr3tj
    @Braveheart-rr3tj 17 днів тому +5

    Wonder how much Jack P Shepherd got paid. Could have smartened up a bit. 😮

  • @Sunseeker-ij5op
    @Sunseeker-ij5op 17 днів тому +4

    Enjoyed the blog. Will you be taking us inside for a sneaky look round Stephen ? 😂

  • @garymitchell8394
    @garymitchell8394 17 днів тому +2

    You'd have been perfect choice as the ribbon snipper Steve!
    Blackpool's ambassador! 😁

  • @Jimmyredcab
    @Jimmyredcab 15 днів тому +1

    Just checked out the rates for a 4 night break starting Monday 10th June, £81 a night, you have to be a Hilton member but it’s free to join.

    • @Jimmyredcab
      @Jimmyredcab 15 днів тому

      Sorry, I meant to say Holiday Inn member, not Hilton member.

  • @user-vc5mc5uv4u
    @user-vc5mc5uv4u 17 днів тому +1

    thanks Stephen for another great video

  • @richardjohn7991
    @richardjohn7991 16 днів тому +1

    That Chef doesn't look too much like Marco lol. Great vlog Stephen. The Hotel Looks Great.👍

  • @user-dp1bz4ql9f
    @user-dp1bz4ql9f 14 днів тому +1

    Welcome to the holiday inn blackpool Jack p shepord aka David plat love him grate actor My high school prom was at a holday Inn venue

  • @averyBigdislikeofnigelDi-en3re
    @averyBigdislikeofnigelDi-en3re 16 днів тому +2

    The Cory guy who cut the tape is the love child of Ken and Rita.

  • @1harryrobert
    @1harryrobert 16 днів тому +1

    Looks good and the staff bus parked on the zigzags.

  • @mrtiabrown
    @mrtiabrown 17 днів тому +2

    Cheesy no words to describe this Video Holiday Inn a big thing

  • @keving331
    @keving331 17 днів тому +2

    Fantastic. Scenes like this make it hard to believe it’s not in Las Vegas or Monte Carlo. Just imagine the scenes if it had been a new Travelodge opening, or a Poundland. And they’d have Taylor Swift cutting the ribbon if it was a new Greggs.

  • @warrendavies1964
    @warrendavies1964 17 днів тому +3

    Great video as alway's pal. Hope it doe's well but not good when we have other hotel's in the town that are boarded up.

  • @juliepownall1063
    @juliepownall1063 16 днів тому +1

    Hi stephen looks cool.nice one

  • @gman1353
    @gman1353 17 днів тому +1

    Nice bus. Ex Croydon vehicle. There has to be at least one bus spotter fan following your channel lol 😊

  • @Fondage
    @Fondage 16 днів тому +2

    We have farmers weekend coming up this bank holiday weekend wonder if the Holiday Inn has been booked 😂 good luck if so ✌️♥️

  • @gillianniel-rc2xf
    @gillianniel-rc2xf 10 днів тому +1

    Looks like nice hotel.david platt is in corrie.😂

  • @CupidStunt0001
    @CupidStunt0001 17 днів тому +2

    I wonder how many staff will be cheering the next day into work 😉

  • @jimgemmell2831
    @jimgemmell2831 16 днів тому +1

    Blackpool 857 (D257FYM) isn't even an old Blackpool bus. Was new in 1987 to London Buses and is a Leyland Olympian with ECW bodywork.

  • @Stevenh641
    @Stevenh641 17 днів тому +6

    Jack shepherd could have dressed up he looked very scruffy

  • @niloc2205
    @niloc2205 17 днів тому +2

    I wonder how long before the glass windows are smash in lol

  • @Is_rose1234
    @Is_rose1234 16 днів тому +1

    For anyone who's a bus fanatic the bus was manufactured in 1987

  • @hazelmanship7516
    @hazelmanship7516 17 днів тому +4

    Jack aka David Platt is more used to hair cutting scissors in Corrie 😊

  • @CanonPaulHamilton
    @CanonPaulHamilton 17 днів тому +1

    I'll definitely use it. No brand confidence in the small guest houses. Places like this provide hope for the town.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  17 днів тому +3

      A mix of both is good, but at least you know the Holiday Inn will be consistent standard that you cannot guarantee with the B&B's.

  • @DavidLancstrainspotting
    @DavidLancstrainspotting 17 днів тому +2

    @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool you missed a steam engine visit Blackpool North between 6.30am and 7.15am this morning

  • @roytabberer7427
    @roytabberer7427 17 днів тому +1

    Lovely video as normal.
    'D' registration was from 1st August 1986 to 31 July 1987.
    According to DVLA website this vehicle was 1st registered registered in February 1987.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  17 днів тому +1

      Thanks Roy. Not quite as old as I thought.

    • @jonob3603
      @jonob3603 17 днів тому +2

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool your right its not a leyland atlantean its a leyland olympian

  • @susanlitherland698
    @susanlitherland698 17 днів тому

    wow Stephen Blackpool is coming on in the world wow looks beautiful Stephen it would be nice for you to stay at the hotel and do a view on it. Thank you Stephen for showing us this video. Fantastic.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @PeterWoodstorrechianca
    @PeterWoodstorrechianca 16 днів тому +3

    David Platt must have cost a few bob, fifty quid maybe

  • @hardworker8030
    @hardworker8030 17 днів тому +3

    For a week at the end of august for 2 adults and 2 children £2,066.

    • @johnrobertson8263
      @johnrobertson8263 17 днів тому +1

      not for me

    • @hardworker8030
      @hardworker8030 17 днів тому

      @@johnrobertson8263 The only option was to book 2 rooms

    • @tonydunn3559
      @tonydunn3559 16 днів тому

      It is pricey ,I looked for one night 175 ,15 each breakfast, 6 pound a pint in popular pubs ,guest house for us.

  • @glynncooke5653
    @glynncooke5653 17 днів тому +5

    Fantastic video Steve shame about that scruffy dude who opened the hotel

  • @DavidKidd-ft4xq
    @DavidKidd-ft4xq 7 днів тому +1

    Great video Steve, I must say Jack Shepperd looked a mess.

  • @lparky4409
    @lparky4409 17 днів тому +1

    I expected a burst of hey ho, hey ho it's off to work we go from the staff. Hope it gets people staying.

  • @belong53
    @belong53 17 днів тому +5

    Jack Sheppard has been in Corry 24 years

    • @lparky4409
      @lparky4409 17 днів тому +3

      Yes he started as a child and they didn't recast the character like some of the other children.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  17 днів тому +2

      That is a long career.

  • @Stevenh641
    @Stevenh641 17 днів тому

    At media all ready covered this opening

  • @L20FILMS
    @L20FILMS 15 днів тому +1

    Got to do follow up showing rooms ect contact them

  • @user-po4xg1xq7n
    @user-po4xg1xq7n 17 днів тому +2

    Ive noticed their is no drop off point for the customers ,.
    the bus pulled up on zigzags and a zebra crossing instant ticket and fine.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  17 днів тому

      I didn’t notice that.

    • @user-po4xg1xq7n
      @user-po4xg1xq7n 16 днів тому +1

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Next time your up that way check it out,
      the council has
      not put in a drop off point ,
      or pick up point.
      not for the hotel ,
      and not for the restaurant next door,
      makes you think how much they pay the planers for the council,
      i mean what are you meant to do,
      to pick up or drop off,
      with absolutely no where to stop without getting a ticket , what a joke.

  • @stevepembeton6286
    @stevepembeton6286 15 днів тому +1

    i wonder how many of the staff were employed that infact are from Blackpool i dident see any job advertised for it