The resort is packed with attractions, arcades, bars and restaurants where visitors can still enjoy a day or night out without spending a fortune.
Some people said they would head straight for the famous penny pushers or try their luck at bingo, while others would spend the money on family attractions such as the Blackpool Tower Circus, Sealife Centre or the zoo.
Food and drink also featured heavily in the suggestions, from fish and chips on the Promenade to cheap drinks in the Ardwick or a meal out at one of the town’s many restaurants.
Here are some of the most popular ideas people shared:
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1. Blackpool Tower Circus
The circus at the foot of Blackpool Tower has been entertaining audiences for generations, and commenters still see it as one of the best-value shows in town. “Tower Circus - the best value two hours of entertainment!” wrote Lorna Helen Graeme. Another reader, Stacy Hill, added: “I’d take my kids to the Tower Circus.” | Anthony Devlin
2. 2p machines
For many visitors, the real answer was the seaside classic - penny pushers. “2,500 turns on the 2p machines,” wrote Deanie Deano. Ste Kelly had exactly the same idea: “2,500 goes on the 2p machine.” | Tiia Monto/ CC BY-SA 3.0
3. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
For those who like something a little darker, the Tower Dungeon was another popular choice. “The Blackpool Tower Dungeon, then the Circus,” suggested Myers Family Vlogs. Damian Lock added: “I think I’d go back to the Tower Dungeon. It was the thing we enjoyed the most when we went.” | Lucinda Herbert
4. Sealife Centre
Families also suggested spending the money on attractions. “Give me £50 and I’m going straight to Sealife Centre,” wrote Sean McMullan. | Google Photo: Google Maps
5. The Ardwick
The Ardwick proved one of the most popular suggestions. The pub is known as one of the cheapest in Britain, with pints of selected lager, cider and stout often priced between about £1.80 and £2, meaning £50 could stretch quite far. “26 pints in the Ardwick,” joked Anthony Blackie Snr. Others had similar plans. “I’d go in the Ardwick first for quite a few cheap pints,” wrote Paul Borer, while David George Cooksey kept it simple: “Pints in the Ardwick.” | Google Photo: Google Street View
6. Shopping spree in Primark
For some, the answer was simple: a bit of retail therapy. “If I had £50 to spend in Blackpool, I’d definitely have a bit of a spree in Primark,” wrote Rachel Bates. | GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images