Blackpool, Lancashire, UK 15th February, 2015. UK Weather. Barmy temperatures in Blackpool bring donkey ride operators to the beach to take advantage of the half-term holidays, enjoying brisk business offering children holiday rides at the start of the new season. Credit:
Donkey rides have been a seaside tradition since approximately 1890. It is believed that Margate was the first place to offer Donkey rides on the beach to tourists. Donkeys For the donkeys to be allowed to work on Blackpools beach they must first pass a veterinarian inspection, an annual health check. Then their owners have to present the donkeys, their health certificate and the insurance certificate to Blackpool councils officials. If all is well the donkeys are allowed to work. A weight restriction of 8 stone or 50kg has been put on riders, any wishing to ride the donkeys must be under this weight.
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Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK
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