Blackpool & The Grand National - Embankment Enclosure

Itinerary

What's Included?

• Coach travel with reserved seating
• Three nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The Caledonian Tower Hotel, Blackpool.
• Full cooked breakfast each morning with tea or coffee
• Three course dinner each evening with tea or coffee
• Live entertainment every evening
• Cash Bingo every evening
• Four free drinks from the bar between 11am – 11pm each day (Fri-Sun) with a fine choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks
• Admission to the Embankment Enclosure at Aintree for the thrilling Grand National
• Time to enjoy the delights of Blackpool

The Grand National - 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. 

The Embankment Enclosure – Home to one of the longest temporary bars in Europe, this outdoor viewing bank offers a more casual and relaxed experience of the iconic horse race, with prime viewing of the first fence and live entertainment, pop-up food and drink outlets, betting facilities and big screen viewing of all races.

Blackpool - With its many visitor attractions, traditional seaside charm and award-winning beaches, it’s not surprising that so many holidaymakers visit this popular resort.

The Caledonian Tower Hotel - In the resort that never sleeps, you’ll get a great night's sleep here. Comfortable bedrooms, friendly staff, and plenty of entertainment - there is no hotel in Blackpool better placed to enjoy its attractions.

The Grand National

The Grand National

Embankment Enclosure

Embankment EnclosureA more casual and relaxed experience
If you’re after more of a casual and relaxed experience of The Grand National - The Embankment Enclosure is the best place for you to watch it.

Prime viewing of the first fence
An enclosure with everything

Liverpool

Liverpool

It's one of the UK’s most popular city breaks – and it’s clear why

Located right where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea in the North West of England, it’s bursting with diverse and fascinating history, attractions – and lots and lots of shopping.

The Waterfront is definitely the place to be

The best view of the city's iconic skyline has to be from one of Mersey Ferry’s 50-minute River Explorer Cruises – board it from The Liverpool Waterfront. Here, you’ll also find the beautifully restored Royal Albert Dock, which played a key role in the famously friendly city’s maritime history. Have you ever noticed that the city’s name is below The Titanic on the mythical ship’s stern? Find out more at the free-to-enter Waterfront Maritime Museum.

Liverpool Dock has restaurants, bars, independent stores, museums and art galleries including Tate Liverpool and the Liverpool Museum, as well as The Beatle’s Story, an immersive exhibition which takes you down the Long and Winding Road of The Beatles.

Liverpool is the perfect place to learn about the Fab Four

..It’s their hometown after all. Take a selfie with a larger-than-life version of them on the Pier Head, or visit The Cavern Club on Mathew Street - the live music venue where The Beatles forged their musical identity and became the club’s signature act following their first performance there on 9th February 1961.

Don’t miss - Right in the heart of the city is Liverpool ONE, the one place you can find all of your high street favourites and designers, plus food, drink and entertainment. If you’re after something unique for dinner – head to Liverpool Cathedral’s bistro for a hearty bowl of traditional Scouse. The local comfort food is served with homemade bread and pickled cabbage.

UK Holiday Insurance

Insurance

Holiday Insurance Tailored to You! 

At Caledonian Travel, we always do everything we can to ensure your holiday runs as smoothly as possible from start to finish. Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your holiday.  

To provide you with a holiday insurance policy designed with our customers in mind, we’ve teamed up with specialist insurance providers Towergate Travel. Some of the benefits of our insurance policy include: 

• Covid-19 cancellation if diagnosed within 14-days of departure included * 
• Emergency medical expenses on breaks outside the UK included * 
• All ages are considered, plus there are no premium loadings if you are over 65 
• 24-hour English speaking emergency assistance 
• Low or no excess charges
• Cover from only £9.95 including IPT! 

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Grand National carousel

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Accommodation

The Caledonian Tower Hotel, Blackpool The Caledonian Tower Hotel, Blackpool

In the resort that never sleeps, you’ll get a great night's sleep at the Caledonian Tower Hotel
The Caledonian Tower Hotel (formerly known as the Liberty's Hotel) has 67 comfortable bedrooms, friendly staff, live entertainment on every night, and inclusive drinks packages available - what more could you wish for?

With a reputation for being one of Blackpool's premier entertainment venues, the Caledonian Tower Hotel has entertainment on every evening in its large, spacious cabaret lounge bar, including entertainers, singers, guitarists, and bingo.

There's no hotel in Blackpool better placed to enjoy its attractions
Just off the North Promenade, there is no better base for your stay in Blackpool to enjoy its attractions – including North Pier, Blackpool Tower, the world-famous Winter Gardens, the main town centre and the Houndshill Shopping Centre. Not to mention the town’s traditional seafront which is overflowing with bars, amusement arcades, rock shops and fish and chip shops! 

Between September and January, the Caledonian Tower Hotel is right in the beating heart of the Blackpool Illuminations.

Hotel features:

• All en-suite bedrooms feature a TV, hairdryer & tea/coffee-making facilities 
• Free Wi-Fi
• Large, spacious cabaret lounge bar with a TV and entertainment
• Live entertainment and cash bingo every evening
• Large, spacious restaurant
• Pool table and arcade machine
• Outdoor seating area 
• Souvenir and gift shop in reception 
• Lift to all floors

What's Included 

• Coach travel with reserved seating
• Full-cooked breakfast each morning with tea or coffee
• Three-course dinner each evening with tea or coffee
• Live entertainment every evening
• Cash bingo every evening
• Excursions or free time to enhance your stay (please see individual breaks for full details)

Inclusive Drinks Package 
Many of our short breaks and holidays offer a fantastic drinks package, choose any of our Inclusive breaks and you will also receive four free drinks from the bar between 11am – 11pm each day (excluding departure day) with a fine choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks.

Hotel Accessibility

• Access to the ground floor via ramp from outside, but once inside there are steps to all areas including the lift (5 steps) and disabled toilet (2 steps)
• Lift is on one side of the building so may be a long walk to some rooms.
• Guests with mobility issues should make a request for a room close to a lift (cannot not guaranteed )
• No ground floor rooms available
• On bedroom landings there are some steps to encounter as you move away from the lift
• Majority of rooms have shower over bath
• Ample storage facilities for wheelchairs/scooters and the hotel provides free charging for scooters
• Hotel works with a local form for hiring scooters/equipment, if the customer contacts the hotel directly, they can arrange hire/delivery.

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