Blackpool welcomes return of visitors but worries about summer

Businesses in English seaside resort hit hard by the Covid pandemic still face uncertain futureCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage“I felt like a kid going to Disneyland for the first time,” said Blake Lockwood, 22, describing the giddy journey to Blackpool pleasure beach from Leeds on Monday morning. “There was a buzz from everyone on the train,” added Brad Walker, 19.The pair were up at 6am to prepare for their big day out, with a detailed itinerary of the park’s 11 rides planned, followed by food, tamer rides while lunch digests, and then a drink on a sunny pub terrace. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/12/blackpool-welcome-return-visitors-but-worries-about-summer-covid-pandemic-uncertain-future #blackpool #coronavirus #uk_news #travel_&_leisure