Reporter Liv Clarke admitted she was doubting the village's existence 'right until the last minute'
Tourists flocking to the Lancashire resort of Blackpool have plenty to choose from when it comes to activities.
"The village is tucked away in the corner of Stanley Park, which is around a 30 minute walk from the beach and sits beside East Park Drive. I approached it via the park, and I must admit I was doubting its existence right until the last minute. "Passing through a gate, my trusty quiz and pencil at hand, I set off around the village. One of the first things that took me by surprise was the size of it.
"There’s a few surprises along the way too. Blackpool’s model village may seem old fashioned, but it's actually very forward-thinking with its own recycling centre. Oh, it also has its own prison, playfully called ‘HM Prison Porridge’ . "I was alone during my visit on a sunny spring afternoon and it was wonderfully tranquil - it felt like I had escaped to a different world. Throughout the garden are benches and seats where you can pause for a moment and take it all in.
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