Hello Brighton friends. Blackpool weekend.

[Blackpoolmad]

Hello again folks.

Our tickets went on sale Monday to STH's of 5 years or more. Around 400 sold by Tuesday night, but not on sale to 4 year STH's just yet, so I expect we should sell out easily for this fixture.

Unfortunately, the Brighton accomodation is very limited. We thought you were a major seaside resort, but hundreds of Blackpool fans are struggling for rooms including families and large groups.
Some groups are even staying in student digs, caravan parks, or having to stay in other towns.

Is there some big event this weekend, or something, because there seems to be a hell of a lot of full hotels this weekend against Blackpool.

Anyway, good start for the two Seaside towns and really looking forward to our trip.
Anyone want a pint bet on our result?

Name your pub and cheers in advance.

Bri. Up the Pool!

 

[algie]

Yes gay pride is on.

 

[Dowling93]

Yes gay pride is on.

No Pride is this weekend

 

[MikeySmall]

Pride is this weekend not the Blackpool weekend.

 

[empire]

this is brighton and its the summer,always very busy,try further afield like worthing bognor etc

 

[Dowling93]

Might be packed as there are a lot of tourists here in the summer but if people try places like Seaford which is a train journey from the amex they have a few hotels and lewes

 

[Notters]

Unfortunately, the Brighton accomodation is very limited. We thought you were a major seaside resort

Er, that's why they're all full I'm afraid mate. There are something like 600 hotels and B&Bs and they're all pretty much full every weekend (and often in the week too) throughout the year. You have to book bloody early to get in anywhere. It's as far removed from from Blackpool as you can imagine (according to my girlfriend, whose family are from Blackpool).

 

[BHAFC_Pandapops]

No Pride is this weekend

friday night is going to be f***ing busy!! looking forward to it

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Is there some big event this weekend, or something, because there seems to be a hell of a lot of full hotels this weekend against Blackpool.

There is this weekend yeah, but not the weekend we play you.

 

[jackanada]

Thought Gillingham support was pretty good for a 1st round cup game and while I couldn't make out a single word they seemed a top bunch, and impressively drunk the ones I met before the match.

and I just posted this reply to the wrong thread...

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Would recommend Lewes if you can find somewhere there. Great pubs, and short train ride to Falmer

 

[chucky1973]

Would recommend Lewes if you can find somewhere there. Great pubs, and short train ride to Falmer

and prob easier to get to and from based upon the 1st two games!!

 

[Notters]

There is this weekend yeah, but not the weekend we play you.

No, trust me, they're all pretty much full most weekends, way in advance (except perhaps the odd room here and there).

 

[The Large One]

I don't consider Brighton a seaside resort - it's way more than that. I'll leave that tag to Weston-Super-Mare or Blackpool or Skegness, ta.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Sorry [MENTION=1320]Notters[/MENTION] I didn't mean they'll be empty, just wondering if our Blackpool friend is getting his weekends mixed up.

 

[Notters]

I don't consider Brighton a seaside resort - it's way more than that. I'll leave that tag to Weston-Super-Mare or Blackpool or Skegness, ta.

This too. Brighton is more of a City Break sort of place.

 

[kingcole]

I'm assuming you guys will sell out the whole away end - which will be a 1st.

Below is copied from Blackpool website......

Brighton Away
Dates of Sale

Season Ticket Holders 5years +
Friday 5th August
Season Ticket Holders 4years +
Tuesday 9th August
Season Ticket Holders 3years +
Wednesday 10th August
Season Ticket Holders 2years +
Thursday 11th August
Season Ticket Holders 1year +
Friday 12th August
Members
Monday 15th August
General Sale
Tuesday 16th August

 

[squiggsy68]

As people above have said Brighton is busy all year round - and in the summer months many places won't take bookings of just one night. Have you tried making bookings of Fri / Sat or Sat / Sun nights rather than just Saturday only?

Bear in mind how close we are to London as well, so we get an awful lot of visitors from there, whereas (with respect) Blackpool is a bit more isolated and tends to get a different crowd.

 

[Randsta]

The beach is a nice place to sleep just under the pier

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

You could always pitch a tent in Stanmer Park, only 5 mins walk from the ground