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Lakes and Lakes

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June 17th 2011
Blackpool Making our way from the Peaks to the Lakes, we stopped via Jo's number one must-go UK destination - Blackpool. And there it was, in all it's glory... a permanent seaside amusement town, with customary promenade and pier and plenty of hotel accommodation everywhere. We're thankful that it was only a weekday and not middle of the summer holidays! And a visit t ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria » Lake District

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