This Christmas, the kids club at the Cliffs Hotel in Blackpool will reveal a new look after benefiting from a £20,000 investment to bring it up to date with the wants and needs of the 21st century child.

Officially to be unveiled on Christmas Eve, the new activities area will be named ‘Rocky Gardens’ after the hotel’s mascot Rocky the Rooster and will cater for children up to 14 years of age.

The new zone includes a dedicated soft-play space for babies, an arts and crafts section, all the latest video games and an opportunity to take part in a full activities programme.

Older children will now be able to take part in thrilling Nerf Gun Wars, challenge each other on interactive games on a state of the art X Box Kinnect and play on traditional arcade games that are synonymous with the resort.

Tom Nelder, trainee manager at The Cliffs hotel said: “We really wanted the new kids club to be as much fun as possible.

“The majority of the guests who visit us at The Cliffs hotel are families and we are committed to making continuous improvements to suit modern tastes and demands.”

To create Rocky Gardens The Cliffs hotel canvassed young visitors to ensure it captured their imagination and catered for everyone’s needs from babies to teens.

“The new kids’ club offers everyone a place to have fun, be creative and interact in a bright and safe environment.

Choice Hotels is an independent family owned business which had humble beginnings when it opened its first guest house almost 70 years ago.

With five hotels, three in Blackpool and two in the Lake District, its management team now boasts more than 360 years’ experience in the industry.

Tom added: “The staff at Choice have all worked really hard and as a result we’re able to launch Rocky Gardens a month before we’d planned to.

“We are very proud to have transformed the former kids’ club into a more modern and interactive play area and we hope that it brings hours of fun to all the children who spend time at The Cliffs Hotel.”

Source: Blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Blackpool Promenade is divided into the North Shore, Central Promenade and South Shore. The North Shore lies along the lines to Bishphan from the point of the North Pier and makes its way to Uncle Tom’s cabin passing the cliffs. This was first constructed during the Victorian era and has not changed much, but continues to be one of Blackpool’s historic parts. Central lies between the North Pier and South Pier.

The rebuilding of this will create Spanish steps and headlands beginning at the promenade and going down to the beach. The South Promenade has spectacular views and beautiful scenery. It stretches all the way to the Starr Gate. This is a perfect place to go on an evening stroll, view the art exhibits and simply relax in the peaceful atmosphere. Plus there is a wide range of Blackpool hotels to choose from.

Blackpool Attractions

Considered to be one of Britain’s most popular vacationing spots, Blackpool is filled with excitement and thrill for people of all ages. Get ready to have a fun filled adventure while holidaying in Blackpool. There are a variety of attractions to see while visiting Blackpool. Visit the world famous Pleasure Beach, go on a roller coaster water slide at the Sandcastle Waterpark, get your adrenalin pumping at the Pepsi Max Big One. Take a troll through the fabulous Blackpool Zoo which houses over 1500 birds, insects and animals.

You can spend a perfect day out with your family visiting the Blackpool Tower and witness the wonderful family circus. Waltz in the amazing ballroom, meet your celebrity favourites at Louis Tassaud, go crazy with golf at Golden Isle, visit the Sea Life Centre and examine the amazing species of the ocean and swing from the Jungle Jim Tower. There are so many fun activities in Blackpool, you wouldn’t know which one to begin with. Plan your holiday between September and November, where you will get to witness an extraordinary site at the Golden Mile, which shines bright for sixty six nights. Also, make sure that you get the best deals from one of the Blackpool hotels for a more convenient and comfortable trip.

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If you are looking for a great place to stay while on vacation in Blackpool, Imperial Hotel Blackpool is one good choice. This is one of the luxurious four star Blackpool hotels where you can enjoy a Victorian building overlooking the North Promenade all the way to the ocean. You can visit the North Pier about 900 meters away by tram. The Blackpool rail station in the North Pier is about 800 meters from the hotel.  Barcelo Imperial Hotel Blackpool exclusively provides an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym, steam room and bar. This Imperial Hotel Blackpool is situated in the quieter area of the North Shore. Imperial Hotel Blackpool facilities include 24 hour front desk, elevator, heating, luggage, Wi-fi available per 24 hours £15, parking on site £2.50 per day, check in at 14.00, check out at 11.00, children under 2 can stay free of charge.

This Beautiful Victorian hotel was first established in 1867 that long maintains its antique character combined with modern day comforts. You can visit the Health and Leisure Club where you will be offered relaxation and a range of beauty treatments. Barcelo Imperial Hotel Blackpool comes well equipped with 180 en suite rooms decorated with a traditional touch and includes television, tea/coffee making facilities. Room rates start at £114.

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The musical spectacular show Abba Mania will be coming to Blackpool Winter Gardens this summer or 19 August 2010.

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The comedy adventures of Spike Milligan’s war memories are on tour once again and willl be playing at the Blackpool Grand Theatre from 2nd to 6th of February 2010.

Spike Milligan’s “ Adolf Hitler. My part in his Downfall” combines laughter and tragedy, following or an uplifting stay of how determination, comradeship and positivity defeated the Nazis.  The show features classic jazz songs such as Chaltanooga Choo Choo and and has received excellent reviews from top national critics.

Call the box office on 01253 290 190.

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The Grosvener Hotel in Blackpool has been named and shamed as the dirtiest hotel in Europe by a trip advisor survey which considered over 30million guest reviews to find at which hotels the public found to be the least clean.

Despite claiming to offer guests great views of the famous Blackpool Tower, one guest reported that the windows in his room were so dirty that he could only see the tower when they switched the lights on at night. Click here to read more »

The British Kite Surfing Association has announced the dates of this year’s Kite Surfing Events, with the final round of the British Championships to be held in Blackpool on the 14th-17th October 2010.

The event will include kitesurfing freestyle and course, as well as freestyle kitelandboard and freestyle kitebuggy.

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Blackpool, England is known throughout the country as one of the greatest seaside family vacation spots. It is no surprise considering the number of attractions, performances, festivals, dining options, and beach activities. Naturally, because of its location, the people come to Blackpool for its magnificent beach.

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The seaside town of Blackpool continues to be one of the UK’s top tourist destinations, with its landmark tower and amusements to please all ages.  In recognition of this, we are launching our Blackpool micro-site as part of the Hotels Fairy hotel price comparison network.  In addition to finding you the best deals on Blackpool hotels, we will also be bringing you a series of articles about what to do, where to stay and how to get the most out of your budget when you visit Blackpool. Click here to read more »