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Blackpool & The Grand National - Embankment

UK & Ireland
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Board Basis: Half Board
  • Tour Ref: D2TCAL22082

Holiday Summary

  • Travel Type: Coach

3 days

3 Days Away # Drinks Package

And…… we’re off for a three day break to enjoy the buzz and drama of the famous Grand National! The Grand National is the ultimate test of bravery and stamina as the best steeplechasers and their riders take on the most challenging fences in horse racing. With inclusive admission to the Embankment Enclosure at Aintree and coach transfers to and from the racecourse.

Included Drinks Package - 4 drinks vouchers per person each evening with a choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks. 

PRICE FROM ? £229 per person

PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.

Plan My Trip

Itinerary

What's Included?

  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Silversands Hotel, Blackpool
  • Live entertainment every evening
  • 4 drinks vouchers per person each evening with a choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks. 
  • Admission to the Embankment Enclosure at Aintree for the thrilling Grand National
  • Free time to enjoy Blackpool
The Embankment Enclosure offers prime viewing of the first fences of the Grand National Course as well as unreserved seating, with a relaxed dress code, offering a unique outdoor Grand National experience.

The Silversands Hotel - Located in the lovely South Shore area of Blackpool, the popular Silversands Hotel sits opposite the promenade, offering delightful sea views from many rooms and communal areas. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, with plenty of facilities to help you feel at home. You’ll be able to enjoy delicious full English Breakfasts and traditional meals in the welcoming dining room, perfect for refuelling after a long day of exploring.

The Grand National

The Grand National
The Grand National
Even if you don’t follow horse racing - every year, there is one fascinating horse race that’s bound to get your heart racing.

The Grand National is a 4.5 mile handicap steeplechase featuring 30 of the most testing fences and hurdles in the world of jumps racing. Up to 40 runners and riders must complete full circuits of a unique 2¼ mile (3,600 metres) course, in front of 150,000 spectators at Aintree Racecourse (as well as an estimated worldwide TV audience of 600 million across over 140 countries!). Aintree, on the outskirts of Liverpool has hosted the Grand National Festival since 1839.

A unique course
The current course opened in 1839 – the longest jump racing distance in the UK and features 16 wooden fences dressed in distinctive Lake District spruce, each of which are jumped twice with the exception of The Chair and the Water Jump, which are jumped on the first circuit only.

It’s not just the unique course which makes the race so fascinating – it’s the event’s unpredictable history.

No dress code – but a good excuse to dress up
The Grand National Festival starts with Opening Day, followed by Ladies Day and then Grand National Day. Contrary to popular belief, there is no dress code - but it’s a good excuse to dress up!

Embankment Enclosure

The Embankment Enclosure offers prime viewing of the first fences of the Grand National Course as well as unreserved seating, with a relaxed dress code, offering a unique outdoor Grand National experience. Although this area does not give access to the Parade Ring side of the racecourse, the Embankment Enclosure has an atmosphere all on its own with its own bars, catering, betting facilities, big screen viewing and live entertainment, so you're never far from the action!

Blackpool

Blackpool

A year-round resort

Blackpool is a coastal town full of character, by the Irish Sea in the Northwest of England. It’s the UK’s most popular seaside resort – and that’s in the summer AND winter.

In the summer, traditional seaside novelties like fish and chips, amusements, piers and long stretches of golden sand siren the masses.

From autumn to winter, it’s the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations light up the town, attracting 3.5 million visitors every year. Many local establishments now trade all year round.

Take a unique trip around Blackpool

The only surviving first-generation tramway in the UK provides a unique trip around town. A number of the original fleet are still available to ride, and there are illuminated trams running September to January - the best seat to see the Illuminations!

A playground for kids – and adults alike

There is so much to do and see in Blackpool, whether you’re 5 or 50! There are many top attractions – including:

  • Golden beaches
  • The Pleasure Beach
  • BlackpoolZoo,
  • SEA LIFE aquarium,
  • Tower Dungeons,
  • Winter Gardens,
  • Opera House,
  • Black Tower Ballroom,
  • Madame Tussauds and
  • And the iconic Blackpool’s Tower, the town’s landmark,modelled on The Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Grand National carousel

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Accommodation

The Silversands Hotel, Blackpool The Silversands Hotel, Blackpool

Located in the lovely South Shore area of Blackpool, the popular Silversands Hotel sits opposite the promenade, offering delightful sea views from many rooms and communal areas.

The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, with plenty of facilities to help you feel at home. You’ll be able to enjoy delicious full English Breakfasts and traditional meals in the welcoming dining room, perfect for refuelling after a long day of exploring. You can also relax in the bar lounge area, where you’ll find a wide range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks for you to enjoy. Each of the 40 rooms come complete with en-suite bathrooms, all of which can be accessed via a lift or stairs. You also get a television and tea and coffee making facilities in every room. Before you head upstairs to get a great night’s sleep, you can enjoy the live entertainment – from comedians to singers, with quizzes and bingo.

The hotel is located opposite Blackpool Pleasure Beach, so it is in the ideal location for a fun family break, and with easy access to the beach, a great day out couldn’t be easier! The South Pier is also just a short walk away. Known as the most ‘adrenaline-powered’ of the three piers, you can enjoy the head-spinning thrills of the Crazy Coaster and the SkyCoaster or sample tasty cocktails at The Gin House!

Hotel features:
•    All bedrooms with en-suite facilities
•    TV & tea/coffee making facilities in room
•    Cabaret lounge
•    Entertainment most evenings
•    Bar
•    Free Wi-Fi in public areas and bedrooms Back to top