God I loved On the Buses, it was classic light hearted, funny, real comedy. God I miss the 1970's! Those disco scenes in the film summed up the 70's for me. I'm doing a tour this year of locations of On the Buses, Carry On, Confessions of...., The Professionals, etc, although I doubt they will look the same now...resident-wise
I love this film it always reminds me of the happy holidays i had there and other Pontins Camps in the 60s,70s and 80s.Very Happy Memories for me at 50 years old.
thanks for taking the time to bring back some great memories I'm a great fan of Pontins having been there as a kid in the 70s and 80s to Hemsby which has now sadly closed,have watched holiday on the buses loads of times certainly one of my favourites!
My family had a van at Greenacres Caravan Park which is not very far from Pontins in Prestatyn. We all visited Pontins in the late 70's for the day, so when I see the film, I remember certain parts of Pontins like the Cabaret and Ballroom were Blakey was teaching ballroom dancing and I do remember the boating lake. Remember my sister and myself having our pictures taken, I was around 8 or 9 - Have got great memories of growing up, spending time at the caravan and having some memorable holidays.
@bigcarpage ...the camp is still as a normal holiday camp...every thing is still the same as in the film apart from the boating lake which is now a go kart track for the kids....its really strange when you drive up to the gates of the camp...you expect blakey to great you....lol
@bigcarpage yes its still open!! the family and i went last year, i can honestly say the chalets havent changed since the film was made :O( and thats what lets this great place down!!!
glad pontins didnt change their camp to much. Not like butlins, you have to be rich to go to butlins now. Holiday camps used to be a poor familys holiday. Not to sure about maplins though.
its a Nice Place there, I reckon they should do a Remake of on the Buses and Keep The Location as it Brings back Memories from the Cast and People Who Watched it.
great video I have been to potins and it has changed since 1973 the ballroom is much smaller and so has the reception.. where stan comes, down the stairs for his date. its now used for something else and the challets near the go kart are now club ones but I do not like the windows no privacy.. some of the challets are now modernised and smaller inside.. the pool side is the same but somethings have been removed
the only thing changed at the poolside is the changing rooms, the bench has gone and now have tables, also the closed of area to the smaller pool has now gone.. the tiles are the same and the diving board has now gone and there are slides instead.. but everything is still the same even the doors where Arthur appears.. hope this has heloped I have gone to potins three times in three years and I like the place...
dont forget the water fall they had a tour too when aurthur was late back for his dad and took the short cut. that water fall is still there and exactly the same. got some good old vids and pics of that and pontins. its a fucking shit hole now though, full of drunks, chavs and slappers. looks like an old dirty council estate.
I went around the bridge at Rhuddlan and took piccies and also the plaque at Pontin's... Love the film. Noticed that in the film they arrive and leave on the wrong side of the road at Rhuddlan bridge though.
I wonder why the shot under the bridge at 0:09 makes the castle seem almost at the waters edge in the background. But the modern longer shot shows it quite higher - no where near the edge. Angles can be deceiving esp with different cine-lenses - but I'm curious - anyone else have an opinion?
Abergele Road/Station Road as it leaves Rhuddlan. As filmed they are leaving Rhuddlan when Stan causes them to crash. The bridge is nowhere near the way they would come from London but sure looks good with castle in the background.
great job! i spent many a happy year at that camp when i was a kid! not changed much at all! a true original british holiday camp! seen the film many times, thanks for the memories!
Lol I been here
93DOL 2 months ago
a big thank-you gr8 post
TheRichmole 5 months ago
Brilliant upload - this film was on last night...
The69ersFC 6 months ago
God I loved On the Buses, it was classic light hearted, funny, real comedy. God I miss the 1970's! Those disco scenes in the film summed up the 70's for me. I'm doing a tour this year of locations of On the Buses, Carry On, Confessions of...., The Professionals, etc, although I doubt they will look the same now...resident-wise
Smellthecoffee100 9 months ago
I love this film it always reminds me of the happy holidays i had there and other Pontins Camps in the 60s,70s and 80s.Very Happy Memories for me at 50 years old.
edwin197647 11 months ago
how do you what room it was ? must look a lot different now
i`ve been outside the camp, but not in...
we stayed at the grand hotel opposite
Mr69Deano 11 months ago
This is brilliant, i love On The Buses. I think it looked better then. Modern isn't always best
Davewise1965 1 year ago
MY God.... They still havent painted it yet
UncleBlakie 1 year ago
thanks for taking the time to bring back some great memories I'm a great fan of Pontins having been there as a kid in the 70s and 80s to Hemsby which has now sadly closed,have watched holiday on the buses loads of times certainly one of my favourites!
spoogie71 1 year ago
My family had a van at Greenacres Caravan Park which is not very far from Pontins in Prestatyn. We all visited Pontins in the late 70's for the day, so when I see the film, I remember certain parts of Pontins like the Cabaret and Ballroom were Blakey was teaching ballroom dancing and I do remember the boating lake. Remember my sister and myself having our pictures taken, I was around 8 or 9 - Have got great memories of growing up, spending time at the caravan and having some memorable holidays.
TheCaulfield1 1 year ago
can anyone tell me if this place is still open now 2010.and if the room the butler family stayed in room 313 is still there.thankyou.
bigcarpage 1 year ago
@bigcarpage ...the camp is still as a normal holiday camp...every thing is still the same as in the film apart from the boating lake which is now a go kart track for the kids....its really strange when you drive up to the gates of the camp...you expect blakey to great you....lol
systemler 1 year ago
@systemler thanks for info really appreciate it .i live not far from there but never been in.would love to see the room were the butlers stayed.
bigcarpage 1 year ago
@bigcarpage yes its still open!! the family and i went last year, i can honestly say the chalets havent changed since the film was made :O( and thats what lets this great place down!!!
musicmanoo 1 year ago
glad pontins didnt change their camp to much. Not like butlins, you have to be rich to go to butlins now. Holiday camps used to be a poor familys holiday. Not to sure about maplins though.
philipriding 2 years ago
on the buses,catweazle,double deckers,magpie,opportunity knocks,the wheeltappers and shunters club,shows like this made for a fantastic childhood
TumblingDice1972 2 years ago
well as for one who was in the film. great
cheers
terry
terryjohn 2 years ago
@terryjohn You were in it Terry? Brilliant! What part?
mjlambert80 2 years ago
great to see this,holiday on the buses is a fantastic film,great days
TumblingDice1972 2 years ago
yes they were too.and great TV
TJ
terryjohn 2 years ago
its a Nice Place there, I reckon they should do a Remake of on the Buses and Keep The Location as it Brings back Memories from the Cast and People Who Watched it.
Bradderz203 2 years ago
sorry you can't remake classics. ther's only anna karen and stephen lewis left would not work
BeatleboyOZ 2 years ago
they were thinkin of it in 1990 remake.
it never made as a idea...
tj
terryjohn 2 years ago
great video I have been to potins and it has changed since 1973 the ballroom is much smaller and so has the reception.. where stan comes, down the stairs for his date. its now used for something else and the challets near the go kart are now club ones but I do not like the windows no privacy.. some of the challets are now modernised and smaller inside.. the pool side is the same but somethings have been removed
micclaire74 2 years ago
The poolside is the same .. but somethings have been removed :):):) Is it the swimmers costumes??:):):)
AnimalMagic1 2 years ago
Hi
the only thing changed at the poolside is the changing rooms, the bench has gone and now have tables, also the closed of area to the smaller pool has now gone.. the tiles are the same and the diving board has now gone and there are slides instead.. but everything is still the same even the doors where Arthur appears.. hope this has heloped I have gone to potins three times in three years and I like the place...
micclaire74 2 years ago
the pool as gone .its a go cart ride as i know from 94.
terry
terryjohn 2 years ago
Why when they are trying to get their luggage back does Arthur, within inches of his suitcase, just leave it? lol Great film though
theEvo77 2 years ago
Haunting.
secretbint 2 years ago
VERY
Sexpistols100 2 years ago
this is great!!!!! on the buses is great very funny!!!!
cristalrosey 2 years ago
dont forget the water fall they had a tour too when aurthur was late back for his dad and took the short cut. that water fall is still there and exactly the same. got some good old vids and pics of that and pontins. its a fucking shit hole now though, full of drunks, chavs and slappers. looks like an old dirty council estate.
quackenbacker 2 years ago
I went around the bridge at Rhuddlan and took piccies and also the plaque at Pontin's... Love the film. Noticed that in the film they arrive and leave on the wrong side of the road at Rhuddlan bridge though.
gaygaia 3 years ago
Thanks for the vid, was watcing these films over Xmas. Timeless classics.
I see the boating lake has gone then. Any idea when this was filled in?
DarkAngel182 3 years ago
thanks for doing this - great!
I wonder why the shot under the bridge at 0:09 makes the castle seem almost at the waters edge in the background. But the modern longer shot shows it quite higher - no where near the edge. Angles can be deceiving esp with different cine-lenses - but I'm curious - anyone else have an opinion?
lesbiandotpro 3 years ago
Nice. They even have their own Badges like the Blue disks where famous people lived. Just needed the waterfall below Dyserth to complete it.
wrrlykam 3 years ago
Excellent stuff! Very cleverly done.
richie5791 3 years ago
we were there in july this year, not changed much!
comeontheblues 3 years ago
spot on film very cleaver doing now and then thankyou i love on the buses
firecallb18 3 years ago
is that camp still open?
REECH321 3 years ago 3
yes im going next week
i love it every year i even always book the same room it was filmed ;-)
Sexpistols100 3 years ago
Most of the main buildings have gone, but those around the main gate are still there and the chalets too.
wrrlykam 3 years ago
facinating to see this. absolutely facinating thanks
classi british comedy
atvmidlands
ATVmidlands5581 3 years ago 7
great to see how things look then and how
pedro27mumble 3 years ago 3
nice video. great to see how it looks now.
classictellyfan 3 years ago 2
aaaaaaaaaaarfurrrr! classic vid mate, a fav now!
waderm810 3 years ago 2
which road is that bridge on?
lotuspoint 3 years ago
Abergele Road/Station Road as it leaves Rhuddlan. As filmed they are leaving Rhuddlan when Stan causes them to crash. The bridge is nowhere near the way they would come from London but sure looks good with castle in the background.
wrrlykam 3 years ago
we are going there in july! luv on the buses!
stubber08 3 years ago 2
good show well done
magpiepromotions 3 years ago 2
Great stuff, shame they clad the main building in metal, i think it lookd better as it was....
cogsinister100 3 years ago 2
great job! i spent many a happy year at that camp when i was a kid! not changed much at all! a true original british holiday camp! seen the film many times, thanks for the memories!
gaz6739 3 years ago 2
Well done! It hasn't changed at all!
RobJames1971 4 years ago 2
Fantastic work!
islington1968 4 years ago 2