In landlocked Manchester we are lucky to have plenty of nearby seaside options - including the likes of Southport, Morecambe and Llandudno.
Yet for many of us the one-and-a-half hour journey to Blackpool is the memory that lives longest.
From the first sights of the famous Blackpool Tower, to visiting the piers and beaches or the pull of the popular 'Illuminations', the town certainly has a special place in our hearts.
But for many youngsters, there are no better memories than those made on the thrilling rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Here we take a trip down memory lane, to remember some of the thrilling rides from your childhood.
1. The Tidal Wave
The Tidal Wave swing ride was a favourite Photo: National World
2. Huge crowds
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has always drawn the crowds | National World
3. Fun House
The Fun House, which burned down in 1991, can be seen in the background Photo: National World
4. The Tom Sawyer Lake
The Tom Sawyer Lake in 1989 Photo: National World