Red Squirrel, photographed at the Formby Nature Reserve. We didn't manage to get close to the squirrels because it was vey busy and there were a lot of coach parties of noisy kids which probably scared them away. This was the only clear photo I managed during the hour or so that we were there.

While we were up north visiting out parents, we decided to go up to Formby to see the red squirrels, then carry on to Blackpool. When we got to Blackpool, we checked into our B&B then had a walk up and down the sea front, popping into some of the arcades and a few of the pubs en-route.

There has been a lot of talk recently about Blackpool becoming the 'Vegas of the North' with themed casinos. Looking at this place, it is already half way there.

We stopped at a few places for drinks while we were walking along the sea front. We had some cocktails at a place called The Counting House. I can't remember what this one was called but it looks quite spectacular.