Pontins is one of those national institutions that everyone knows and many across the region have spent weekends at.
The holiday resort in Southport has stood the test of time and is still high on many people's lists when it comes to booking a cheap getaway on British soil. The resort has attracted visitors from across the region for years - but has also been the first port of call for people from across the North and further afield.
Simon Duke is the TV and Showbiz editor at our sister title Chronicle Live. Simon decided to pack up his car and drive down from Newcastle for a weekend away at the resort with friends.
