Days Out

Blackpool 2050 and beyond

As more people may visit Blackpool by 2050, what do you think the impact will be on the place? Imagine you are a resident in Blackpool in 2050, write a web blog – an online diary - of your holiday. How would you feel about the number of visitors? Will it be good for the economy? Will there be visitors all the year round? What about the extra demand on resources and services in the area? Remember to include what the weather is like for the month!

• Download a web blog template (actually it's a Word document...)

You can type into the Word file (and add images if you want), or just print it out and write by hand.

• How will resorts have to change to accommodate all the potential new visitors?
• What are the sustainable ways in which Blackpool could develop as a major tourist destination?
• How will new developments impact on the local community and the increased pressure on resources such as water?
• Will tourism still be booming in Blackpool in 2150?
• What about the effects of further temperature increase and sea level increase on the future of beach holidays in the UK?

 

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