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@08nickles07
7 ай бұрын
I stay regularly at the Norbreck Castle for dance events. I was there last weekend. Room was fine, hotel was OK. It is vastly improved on what it used to be.
@Simon-qn5wm
Жыл бұрын
I spent many happy holidays at Prestatyn & Southport as a child in the late 70s & 1980s. Such a shame to see the condition its in today. As you have said, yes Pontins should clean & maintain the camp to a higher standard & people should treat the premises with respect.
@cillablackslingback
4 ай бұрын
I had an unforgettable holiday there as a kid. Real shame these places have fallen away.
@pamallibone7714
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment about it being some people's main holiday. I think it's all too easy to be critical but, like you said, people throw the rubbish on the floor and leave it in that state and not everyone can afford a lot of money for a holiday. I've stayed in places like this when money has been tight and my children still have wonderful memories of the time there.
@stuartibbertson2009
7 ай бұрын
fun fact holiday on the buses was filmed at PONTINS PRESTATYN
@dazuk1969
Жыл бұрын
I think your words at the end were spot on. It is very easy to sit and judge watching this at home, but this might be the only opportunity a lot of family's can afford to give their children a break. But you should expect to have a clean environment regardless of what you pay. I am not going to knock it though as I am sure the staff there do their best with the resources they have.
@suzyqualcast6269
5 ай бұрын
Is/wasn't the Salford camp, close by, for the really hard up kids from Manc?
@barry_uk
Жыл бұрын
I'm shocked. I stayed there in the late 90's in what they called "Club" accommodation. It was the best of what they had to offer and it was spotless. We had room service and fresh towels daily. The park was spotless and all the entertainment was working. It was very sad to see it in that state.
@THESTIG-cc7fq
Жыл бұрын
Same here l stayed in Club accom it was spot on back then you even got a complimentary Pontins umbrella ☔ in your room 😁
@ColinOBear
8 ай бұрын
This makes me so sad to see we spent some glorious holidays there as children in the 1970s. 😔
@thebohemian.
Жыл бұрын
Completely different from when Holiday On The Buses was filmed there.
@Denni11
Жыл бұрын
Maybe the waste ground with the dinosaurs is actually where the cleaners go to retire. Cos face it, it was the jurassic age when it was last cleaned. 😂😂
@CatrinJones-xf8yt
Жыл бұрын
This makes me sad. I can imagine the nostalgia (I am a Butlins girl - think Pwllheli Butlins 1992) but it’s sad the state of this place, could be amazing especially due to its location
@paulmoore478
8 ай бұрын
Hi I was at Pwllheli butlins July 1992.. loved the place.. I now take my kids to haven hafan y mor we have being going for the last ten years now
@maskedavenger2578
8 ай бұрын
@@paulmoore478I worked at Butlins Pen y chain near Pwllheli seasons 1978 & 1979 ,when it was a proper holiday camp . Haven have now turned it into a glorified soulless caravan site .
@mervyntattoo
Ай бұрын
Thank you. We went twice in the 1970s and it was great.
@michaelobrien9825
Жыл бұрын
WE WERE BOTH AT PONTINS IN SOUTHPORT PURELY BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTNCES OUT WITH OUR CONTROL WHICH WAS VERY SIMILAR TO YOUR OWN HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE, WE BOTH WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THESE PLACES TO OUR WORST ENEMIES.
@mapstheway9763
8 ай бұрын
I was a resident artist there for 3 years in the 90’s and I can honestly say the park was full to the brim great staff lovely holiday makers best time ever. Every cabaret room had bands on 6 nights a week, it saddens me to see it like this ! Come on pontins get your old time back again 👍
@whoknowswhere
8 ай бұрын
Sadly it's gone now for good
@neilwatson7158
24 күн бұрын
yes ive been many times with my aunts i had so many good times here im 65 now so remembermany times it was lovely here then god bless ann and min
@LozzoAmiga
Жыл бұрын
Such a shame, the North Wales coast is a beautiful part of the world too. Look at how well Butlins has modernized and reinvented themselves, with a bit of imagination and investment they could do the same and turn themselves back into a little jewel in the crown of North Wales.
@basylpeterjones
9 ай бұрын
It's really a myth that Butlin's has reinvented itself. It's successful and sells out throughout the year and the Bognor Regis camp has three hotels, but the old chalets are still there and a lot at Bognor are very cramped; two single beds in a small chalet. The Pontin's chalets are so much bigger.
@sandradowling4605
Жыл бұрын
Went here around 1983! They even had same curtains as holiday on the buses. Was ok though, so very different as of now
@CliveEvans-oj2nn
8 ай бұрын
As long as they are clean who cares
@CliveEvans-oj2nn
8 ай бұрын
When we went to Brean sands years ago it was absolutely spotless .white sheets on the beds it was fresh and clean ..all clean ..smelt of disenfectiant
@suenicholls5446
Жыл бұрын
😀💕xx very honest review. Thanks Paul. I must admit though I was very shocked. Anyone staying would have to spend a few hours cleaning to make the chalet habitable!l
@Nickpaintbrush
Жыл бұрын
It's a shame they have let it get so run down, I'm sure that if they got their act together and actually tidied the whole place up inside and out, then they could double their prices and it would still be a bargain!
@DavidLancstrainspotting
7 ай бұрын
@whoknowswhere We went to the Southport one in 2023, 30 minutes after checking in we checked out as we got to the apartment their was not cutlery, no beds shocking accommodation and room was covered in mold
@bariantmanci2125
10 ай бұрын
I spent my childhood on holidays in Rhyl and Prestatyn in the late 70s/early 80s. There were dunes, funfairs lots of attractions on the front. FFWD to now its sad to see its not even a shadow of itself.
@bekihodgson4
11 ай бұрын
Id have dragged the cleaners back in and pointed out all the dirt and damage.
@StevenShaw
Жыл бұрын
Spent many holidays here, even worked on the camp, I remember the good old days with captrain crocs club, now a roller disco or something along those lines, I went last year with my daughter and plan to take her again next year for a week she loves it here as I did as a child. They should bring back Captain crocs train and I still want to know why they changed the direction of the one way traffic it did go counter clockwise around the camp at one point. Lets hope its still open next year and Britannia dont run it further into the ground.
@nottinghamsoul7790
8 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the northern soul weekenders. Thank you John for the memories and RIP
@nfj72
Жыл бұрын
It's such a shame that place has gone to ruin many people turn up there because holiday on the buses was filmed there people go for the Nostalgia to see where it was filmed
@brianman6788
8 ай бұрын
Hi Paul great video. Understand it’s a main holiday of the year for people who carnt afford go abroad why carnt save up the money go abroad? Anyway looking at your room,facilities around the camp apart from entertainment I wouldn’t waste any money going there needs close down it’s a dump if I’m honest but thanks for your video& insight into the place👍
@TardisMarch
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great entertaining video once again Paul, all the best and stay safe buddy 🙂👍🏻
@whoknowswhere
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@TardisMarch
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I always enjoy your videos 🙂👍🏻
@mansfieldlad123
9 ай бұрын
Well a good honest review it's a shame really because most of what you highlighted could very easily be put right but I suppose it all comes down to cost. If they need to employ more cleaning staff which clearly they do then the cost will have to be passed on with slightly higher prices it's not right that people should turn up to filthy accommodation in this day and age even if they are on a tight budget.
@pennyblackstamp
8 ай бұрын
The downfall of Pontins is such a shame! I wonder what went so wrong, maybe different changes in management over the years. As so many I remember lovely times used to go with my Nan and grandad and lil sister, kids had more independence then I'd spend my time on the boating pool or cycling. , I remember the chalets were basic back then but there was so much to do.The toilet fiasco was so funny 😂 Brilliant video ❤️
@suzyqualcast6269
5 ай бұрын
Reminds of North Sea Camp
@jasonhall3911
8 ай бұрын
What a great video I totally enjoyed it thank you for sharing with us your experience 👍👍👍
@russell.s4771
4 ай бұрын
I’ve been to holiday camps years ago and they were basic yet clean. But we used to clean from top to bottom first thing and do the same at the end of our stay as it would get inspected before we left. As it was already clean it didn’t take long. Pontins is particularly at fault but there are too many people who lack pride, with the mindset to leave for others to clean up as it’s their job to do so. This site would make excellent accommodation for the homeless who do not have complex needs or with a secure perimeter for illegal immigrants to be detained within the grounds until processed. It’s too late now but if Pontins employed people who acted as ‘ chalet supervisors’, one per block who lived in that block maintaining and keeping clean their block and surrounding grounds they could of helped people who need a job and accommodation and also kept standards up.
@ianchristopherson1973
Жыл бұрын
Thats were the dhingy riders should be staying.
@janetkelly-s9h
9 ай бұрын
No we don't what them here. To ruin our Seaside.
@russell.s4771
4 ай бұрын
… securely detained within the grounds. Not allowed to roam.
@22seanmurphy
Жыл бұрын
I would have seen the front door and turned around asked for my money back or I'd speak to an ombudsman and left, that is disgusting and there is no excuse for it.
@janinehawkins9565
Жыл бұрын
That place is shocking 😱. I would want paying to stay there.
@ianchristopherson1973
Жыл бұрын
Great vid, they filmed Holiday On The Buses thère.
@BrianSmith-lj6ug
8 ай бұрын
Holiday On The Buses was filmed there in 1973.Its interesting watching the movie and seeing how it used to look back then.
@Ka0s007
Жыл бұрын
Its such a shame - Butlins/pontins used to and stll should server a role for those not fortunbate enough to jet abroad twice a year. Brittania Hotels should be forced to take action on all of their sites. Its a shame. No excuse for bird crap and dirty rooms. How many people need jobs in the local area? Such a crying shame.
@basylpeterjones
9 ай бұрын
British seaside holidays are not a second-best choice instead of flying abroad It's a preference for various reasons. I've stayed at Butlin's many times - which has a choice of accommodation at all different prices - and Pontin's, for specific entertainment. And British resorts are where I like to stay - nothing to do with affordability. The furthest I've been is Jersey but I prefer our seaside.
@meganstewart9062
5 ай бұрын
I always bring limescale remove in the packets when I go on holiday so I can give the kettle a clean.
@ajayjackson7727
2 ай бұрын
Omg 😮it's a lot worse than i imagined, that grill and the bed with springs sticking out was shocking, it just looks really neglected which is a shame. It's good they have an indoor swimming pool and i liked the pit stop. I can imagine if it was all fixed up it could be a great place for a short holiday. The way people have left that room was terrible and kinda disrespectful. I remember when we was kids our family used to stay in self-catering in Blackpool and before we left my mum would always clean everything that we had used and left it in the clean state that we got it in, a lot of people don't care. Great video Paul 👍
@walkinginthesun
Ай бұрын
I went and filmed from the outside as the site is closed down I spoke with a couple of the locals and she is sad and cross it closed down cos it was the only Holliday she could afford and now she stays at home
@skeelo69
8 ай бұрын
To be honest.....I did go there maybe 30 years ago for a soul Weekender and you spend so little time in the chalet....you out having a good time and you eat out and only come back to kip....fond memories.
@ecole3139
Жыл бұрын
Those filthy steps up to your accommodation, omg! And you hadn't even got thro the door then!!... What a dump!! Thnks for your review
@akink9620
8 ай бұрын
Went here five years ago brilliant kids loved it shame but if you don't keep your turf clean it shows
@theaverageteleporter7435
10 ай бұрын
End of a era
@richardrule3134
Жыл бұрын
I was in rhyl from the 25th sept till Sunday we came home early as rhyll to quiet and Llandudno was totally differant it was fantastic
@andywright3450
Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul I stayed there years ago and believe me it wasn't like that at all it was spotless clean rooms were spotless too and it was packed out ... can't believe it' looks like that now what a Shame
@clarepartrick1066
8 ай бұрын
This is where they filmed Holiday On The Buses.
@08nickles07
7 ай бұрын
Sad to see the decline. We stayed there for 2 weeks in 1980 when I was 15 and it was great.
@alanstjohns
6 ай бұрын
"This is someone's holiday..." Well said.
@stephenpiehole3711
9 ай бұрын
I used to go here every year for the snooker week. I remember it used to have a boating lake next the swimming pool. Also the snowdonia bar was nice.
@oceanbeachsteve1619
Жыл бұрын
As you said a bloody good clean and some paint that's all it needs ,cheers paul 😊
@djscottyb1
8 ай бұрын
I can't believe this shocked 😮 used to go here for. Holiday away and family live up that way
@4ce_on_p4ws
2 ай бұрын
Iv been there its HORRIBLE the window was badly taped because it was broken the shower was FILFY the pool was disgusting didnt go in at all was horrible would never go again
@stickyste9025
8 ай бұрын
Stayed In pontins three times a year with family we always got club chalets,in the 99s early nautys had great entertainment rooms were clean and well maintained come late naughtys 2010 on wards blue coats started doing there own shows rooms went down hill it's a shame because it's got a nice beach and town centre,as a base great,brittania hotels Bow your head in shame don't spend a penny on any off there hotels 😢
@kerrymandanny8135
7 ай бұрын
I went in 05 when i was 12 or 13. My nan went back to see family we are from Ireland so she hadn't seen them in a while so she booked this and brought me and a few of the cousins because it was close and cheap. Honestly i remember my poor nan being horrified about the place but me and the cousins had a great laugh lol. More so because of the mischief we got up too more than any of the entertainment but i have some great memories from it. Ohh and on the way back from playing pool we saw two people who must have been 60 plus having sex under a tree on our way home lol. Was kinda disturbing but to us kids we just laughed at them and ran off. They had like a fake wrestling show but the posters showed the real wwf guys so we thought they would be there lol we were stupid kids. I remember our disappointment when two fat guys in masks started doing like gymnastics and cartwheels in an old boxing ring. Thanks for this its brought back alot of memories.
@rosemaryjohn1309
8 ай бұрын
it does look like a displaced persons accommodation but they should sell it to the Government for economic migrants who come here on boats as it could be made clean and comfortable with communal dining area where the people could prepare there own meals etc 🙄
@Rebnic24
8 ай бұрын
Went there for a competition in September 2023, and it was dirty aswell, they do supply sheets and towels for a price, which we used, all was brand new new. When we got back we was all very ill, there was damp in back bedroom, which my daughter didn’t tell me, until I went to sleep in there one afternoon.
@honeybee3414
9 ай бұрын
Pontins in Hemsby Norfolk was closed a few years ago left derelict for years but now the site is a housing Estate.
@ajayjackson7727
2 ай бұрын
Hahaaa 😆 it's not a concentration camp hah it defo looks like one from the drone view. Never stayed in a holiday camp before or even seen inside one, can't wait to watch this 👍
@susannahleggatt939
11 ай бұрын
Oh dear that place is grim! Thanks for putting yourself through this do we don't have to.
@maskedavenger2578
8 ай бұрын
That’s quite posh for a Pontins gaff, don’t forget yer bucket & spade 😎.
@juniorjones79
Жыл бұрын
On the plus side it would stop immigrants coming over on boats if they got sent there
@ReggieThePug
Жыл бұрын
@@LanceHardingThankful??? How many immigrants have you met??? None are greatful
@ginawright3446
Жыл бұрын
They are not happy unless it's 5 *
@grahamhughes8011
Жыл бұрын
A55h0le!!
@PlasticGirl65
11 ай бұрын
@@ReggieThePugTrue, but they'd still come just to get in the country then complain like hell when they got there.
@amandasmith7844
11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@ginagina9720
Жыл бұрын
Not been since 2014 but our accommodation was revolting 🤮 we left on the Wednesday morning, I wanted to stick it out till the Friday but we left early because I had enough, my friend said I should have left sooner but I wanted my family to have a little break away before my son went back to school, on the 1st day (Monday) I checked into the chalet at 4pm and I had to buy cleaning supplies and clean the chalet! I would never return again I’m sorry if I sound harsh but I didn’t enjoy my stay
@irenedavo3768
Жыл бұрын
Did you ask to see Manager?
@ginagina9720
Жыл бұрын
@@irenedavo3768 no but I did complain at reception regarding the mess of the chalet in my opinion I think they need more cleaning staff then I think the chalets would be cleaned properly I don’t like being so harsh but it’s best to be honest I couldn’t believe I had to buy cleaning supplies and clean!
@sharp78htdc61
8 ай бұрын
Had some great holidays here in the 2000's with my wife and kids, such a shame its closing
@sallychandler7859
Жыл бұрын
Oh dear. I'm sorry I couldn't stay. I know housekeepers have not much time to clean, but that hasn't been cleaned properly at all. Yukky. But a fair review.
@pattij2961
Жыл бұрын
Good grief that is very grim :/ in regards to the room cleanliness and the outside
@nickgolding5786
Жыл бұрын
It’s a shame I went therein the 70s rooms weren’t brilliant but a great place and fun, but really beyond repair now unless millions are spent
@davidgilmour5555
7 ай бұрын
No wonder these places shut down…
@anniescolourfullife
11 ай бұрын
Given that Brittania own Pontins, I'm not surprised at the grotty state of the place. Time it was all demolished
@DavidEtchells
Жыл бұрын
Looks like where did holiday on the buses
@craiggoodfellow1248
Жыл бұрын
Like the idea as a base. Very cheap, and in beautiful North Wales.
@AidanSuperStudios
Ай бұрын
if pontins had done what butlins and Blackpool had done evolve progress become better and work to improve it self it would still be great.
@PaulineXCX
7 ай бұрын
Years ago we were going to go there , so glad we didn’t , mind you the chalet at Ayr wasn’t great ither tbh , I asked to get moved to a caravan which was at least clean
@mintysgt
6 ай бұрын
Where i dont think its right to leave place a mess when you leave, but i do think, all rubbish in bin, utensils left clean, an drying of on the side, Other then that, i think ovens, floors, baths, showers, work tops, tables chairs an many more items are fair game, an should been cleaned by the house after your departure, after all you paying services fees in the overall costs, clearly the cleaners needed replacing, an the handy men aswell, but above all the greedy people above them, that its just a cash cow for, need to start treating these places different, becuase there cost cutting, there culling of staff numbers is why the remaining staff are like they are, an the fact theres not enough of them to cover the whole sites,
@dennisforrrst3674
8 ай бұрын
Good video thanks for showing me around ❤
@GinaRussell-c2c
8 ай бұрын
Stayed here 10 years ago and only lasted 1 night out of 4 nights! I don’t know how I lasted even the 1 night,but it was to late to get the train back by the time I cleaned the apartment! Never again did I return it was disgusting
@kevanhubbard9673
9 ай бұрын
I have been to that Prestatyn once or twice and it has quite a nice Indian restaurant by the rail station.It's claim to fame is that well known Yorkshire man Lord Prescott was born there and he seems to have replaced boy-o with e-up!
@daverickards7647
9 ай бұрын
A couple of years back I got into trouble .... 😂 I had some t-shirts printed . I escape from Pontins ,,,, didn't go down too well in the bar
@purplepoppyz
3 ай бұрын
Such a shame. It looks like it’s very close to a lovely long sandy beach.
@jacquelinehabgood-painter8867
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that they can stay open.Don't they ever get inspected? Perhaps the chalets/ apartments could be used for the homeless or illegal imigrants( and I 'm not being nasty here ) if anyyone was desperate for accommodation perhaps they would keep it clean !!!!!
@paulhayes7257
11 ай бұрын
was there in the 70s and we won the family likeness competition. Its ashame its like that but if u ask me they should knock it down now its run its course
@basylpeterjones
9 ай бұрын
What does running it's course have to do with anything?
@wonton8983
10 ай бұрын
Happy memories from 1970 ish, can recall electric meter needing coins and a big pub between the camp and the beach where parents went.
@MrPlownds26
8 ай бұрын
generations of kids who holidayed in NorthWales and Englands Northwest coast grew up believing that the sea was brown.
@margaretharris1253
Жыл бұрын
Been the swimming pool was ok, the water was warm, the bar fine x
@paulgriffin5237
4 ай бұрын
bet reg varneys rooms was spot less
@adebrade172
Жыл бұрын
I need to start looking inside kettles, something I never do.
@irenedavo3768
Жыл бұрын
Do you show Management this video?
@andrewhaines3259
8 ай бұрын
They must have known it was going to close, so didn't care how it looked!
@PostcardAndAPint
10 ай бұрын
At least the weather was nice! It looks slightly more cheerful in the sun. We did a tour here earlier in the year. I wouldn’t stay there, the gulls have totally taken it over. As of yesterday it’s now closed! Britain is ran it into the ground. Cheers 🍻
@traceykramer9339
11 ай бұрын
Live a couple of miles away from Pontins, Prestatyn, disgusting place, no report or findings will ever bring how bad this place really is, My son used to work for them, few years back, vile, staff, conditions, managers, it starts from the very top, to the very bottom, then on top of all that, no cleaners, who work hours and I mean hours every day to try and make it look reasonably ok, doesn’t matter how many times you clean, bleach, disinfect, it’s still disgusting, rats, insects, bed bugs, not gonna mention plenty of other nasties that were found Don’t get paid, get treated just as bad as the conditions Makes me shudder everytime I drive past there
@niteshade295
18 күн бұрын
I Live In Prestatyn And I Had Family Visiting And They Wanted To Stay At Pontins , They Really Enjoyed It. I Went There For Few Hours And I Swear I Won't Let My Dogs To Sleep In There It Was Filthy You Have To Wipe Your Feet Before You Go Out Of The Apartment And It Stunk That Was On July 2017 So Since Then I Presume It Got Worse Not Better, It's A Shame Because It Could Be Made Really Nice I Mean The Area Is Lovely By The Sea And When We Went There It Was Full Of People We Could Not Swap The Room Because It Was Fully Booked, It's A Real Shame.
@nobbybrown8056
8 ай бұрын
Looking at this video now, I can see why it closed, my god its a dump. I would rather sleep in a bus shelter. It's obvious they were running it down for years.
@fluffymacfly3405
Жыл бұрын
Why won't management do anything about it
@SandraPrice-c5g
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou Paul for an excellent tour of your luxury accommodation at Pontins. It really lets itself down +++ . Quietly going to rack & ruin and yet still letting people pay to stay there. It’s actually shameful. Pontins deserve everything they get after so many, many bad reviews. Look forward to your next video Paul, Thankyou 👍👍
@Guccit865
8 ай бұрын
Fair comment Paul but it must be clean under any circumstances .
@georginagriffiths5967
8 ай бұрын
use to love pontins /went downhill yrs ago tbf
@jamiemckay6406
11 ай бұрын
Had a weekend there 3 weeks ago,it is what you pay for a cheap holiday,had an amazing time,entertainment was amazing,had a lovely holiday there with the family
@whoknowswhere
11 ай бұрын
I totally agree entertainment was good but they need to clean the camp up
@rayphillips6060
8 ай бұрын
Butlins Minehead is worse
@bekihodgson4
11 ай бұрын
The cleaners are probably bored kids who arent paid enough. Im surprised pontins havent been closed down yet. I'd hate to see the kitchens and the restaurant. Eugh!
@hermanmunster3358
8 ай бұрын
It may well be a budget holiday camp, but that doesn't mean that people should have to put up with FILTH, and sub standard, sometimes hazardous facilities. They would have a cheek to charge any more than £89 to be fair. There is a well known saying about Pontins, and that is "Where Dreams Go To Die"
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