Blackpool on the cheap!

The writing is on the wall –we are now officially in a depression. But don't get depressed just yet. There are still ways to paint the town red in Blackpool for £50!

Blackpool is full of firsts: the biggest vomit rollercoasters, colossal clubs and even the biggest mirror ball in the world. Though £50 is not a fortune, it's enough to open up a Vegas-style experience that will give you world-class shows, cosmopolitan restaurants, vibrant nightlife and breathtaking scenery.

For a full night out in Blackpool, start your evening off at Pepe's. Open daily from midday, Pepe's has a light- hearted mixture of camp, strippers and 'mad happenings'. Entry is free. There're always loads of drinks promotions on premium spirit and postmix: £2.00, draught £1.75 per pint! It's a great place to begin your drinking session after doing the tourist thing. Find Pepe's on 94 Talbot Road.

After a thorough warmup at Pepe's, you might want to head cross to Taboo. This very popular and gay-friendly venue packs on various themes throughout the week ranging from bingo, karaoke and cabaret. Taboo also has a running drinks promotions. Entry is £2. Find Taboo at 96 Talbot Road.

If you're still looking for some camp fun, it's a good bet that Miss Roxy Hart of Roxy's Bar will drive things up a notch. Here you get the the best food and atmosphere with the best classic and party songs and stage performances and class drag. Drinks are a premium doubles at £2.20 and staff get involved in the acts too! Find Roxy's at 23 Queen Street, 2 minute's walk from Talbot.

If you're still slightly coherent, head to Funny Girls. As the name suggests, Funny Girls is a very gay-friendly and colourful venue. Shows start at 8:30 and the grand finale at 23:30. Tables may prove a bit expensive for the average gay punter who usually favours a standing ticket for £3.00 on weekdays; £6.00 on Saturdays. Find Funny Girls at 5 Dickson Road.

In my opinion, from here the only place worth going to is The Flying Handbag, literally around the corner. This is the place to go for the Saturday night floor fillers, and a perfect warm up for clubbing at The Flamingo later on. The Flying Handbag bursts with acts, strippers and drinks promotions. Brandy Babycham will keep you going through until 2-am with her bubbly personality and a mix of top tunes. Entry is £2, inclusive of a 2-4-1 voucher for The Flamingo Nightclub! FInd The Flying Handbag at 44 Queen Street.

End the night in the most iconic feature in Blackpool -- The Flamingo Nightclub. The Flamingo has been around since the eighties, and is now based at Queen Street right next door to The Flying Handbag. The club has seen appearances such as Danni Minogue! There are always special offers and some big names performances. Theres a podium for dancing, fire eating, stilt walking extravaganza –to end the night on a massive high! Find The Flamingo on 44 Queen Street.