Despite its chequered reputation through the years, it remains one of Blackpool’s oldest buildings.
Built as a grand manor house in 1869 by a Mr JH Horrocks, it was used for lavish parties to entertain friends and colleagues. It’s unusual castle construction is still appealing to tourists, but your memories of the Norbreck reflect it’s reputation.
Commenting on our Facebook post, Steven Cross thought it was a blot on the landscape whilst Debbie Ann Sewell said: “It was never a nice hotel, riddled with damp issues in the '70s. I used to swimming there on a Saturday morning and it's was grotty then!”
Sandra Keanely said she had a friend in the early 80’s who worked in the kitchen. “We would go round and get bacon and sausage for breakfast and he’d give us the mini jams and marmalade.” Whatever your thoughts, these pictures rewind the decades, particularly the 90s and 00s – remember Copper Face Jacks?
19. Norbreck Castle Nostalgia
Norbreck Hotel manager Mark Osborne (right) gets in the party mood with Andrew Flynn (left) and Ian Hooper (centre) from popular band Hooper at Coppe Face Jacks Photo: Dawn Castle
20. Norbreck Castle Nostalgia
The 1996 Gazette Ideal Home Exhibition at the Norbreck Castle Hotel. Pic shows Bev Holt on the Orange Mobile Phone stand Photo: Rob Lock
21. Norbreck Castle Nostalgia
A giant crane removing a fire escape in 1998 Photo: Martin Bostock
23. Norbeck Castle Nostalgia
Refurbishments at the Norbreck Castle Hotel in 2004 Photo: Martin Bostock
