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Blackpool as a Destination 1

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which county is Blackpool located in?

a)

Lancashire

b)

Cheshire

c)

Yorkshire

d)

Mersyside

2.

Which part of the country is Blackpool in?

a)

North

b)

North East

c)

East

d)

North West

3.

In which century did Blackpool first begin to get popular as a tourist destination?

a)

16th

b)

17th

c)

18th

d)

19th

4.

Which of these is NOT an attraction in Blackpool?

a)

The Big Dipper

b)

The Winter Gardens

c)

Peppa Pig World

d)

The Tower Ballroom

5.

How many tourists per year does Blackpool receive on average?

a)

1.2 million

b)

1.6 million

c)

1.8 million

d)

1.5 million

6.

Give one reason why a 1 star hotel like the Belroy still continues to attract customers, even though the standard of accommodation is low.

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7.

Give one reason why a family with small children might prefer to have self catered accommodation such as a B&B, instead of a hotel.

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8.

Give one way that cheap ApartHotels are encouraging more people to stay in Blackpool whilst on a budget

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9.

Due to their limited mobility and potential for trips and falls, the elderly often have to have specific requirements when booking hotels. Which of these is NOT a specific consideration to this age group?

a)

proximity to the pubs

b)

lift/ramp access

c)

shower hand rails

d)

disabled parking nearby

10.

A customer wants to book a holiday for 3 kids (ages 8, 11 and 14) and 2 adults to Blackpool for 4 days. EXPLAIN 2 things they would need to consider when booking accommodation.

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11.

A young couple want to book a trip to Blackpool to see the Illuminations in November. What type of accommodation might you recommend and why?

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12.

A stag party are looking for cheap accommodation in Blackpool for the weekend. The cheapest price they have found is in a glamping site outside the town. Identify 2 potential problems with this choice of accommodation.

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