Blackpool Illuminations & Liverpool Weekend

Duration: 2 days
Board Basis: Half Board
Tour Ref: D2TCAL19273

Holiday Summary

Travel Type: Coach

2 days

2 Days Away

A fabulous two day break to enjoy the many attractions of Blackpool and it's Illuminations along with a visit to vibrant Liverpool.

£99 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.

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What's Included?

Coach travel with reserved seating throughout
One night dinner, bed and breakfast at The Norbreck Castle Hotel - Blackpool
Inclusive excursion to Liverpool
Timr to enjoy the attractions of Blackpool.

The Blackpool Illuminations - Between September and January, Blackpool shines brighter than any summer's day. The UK’s most popular seaside resort holds its annual free light show – and it’s the best time of year to visit!

Liverpool - A city steeped in history, culture, and attractions; Liverpool is one of the most popular city break destinations in the UK.

The Norbreck Castle Hotel - The famous and imposing Norbreck Castle occupies a prime seafront location on the North Shore providing plenty of entertainment for children and adults alike. Relax at the hotel's leisure facilities, Spindles Health Club, which has a Heated Indoor Pool, Spa, Sauna, Steam Room, a fully equipped Gym, and Aerobics Classes for those who want to stay active during their break.

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.

Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations

Between September and January, Blackpool shines brighter than any summer's day

The UK’s most popular seaside resort does not shut its doors in winter. Instead, it holds its annual free light show, The Blackpool Illuminations – and it’s the best time of year to visit!

It all began in 1879

8 arc lamps sprung up along Blackpool’s seafront in 1879 (the council was experimenting with electric street lighting). This amped up to 10,000 lights in 1912 when Princess Louise opened the new section of the promenade named after her. In 1925, following WWI, the town’s light display returned bigger and better than ever.

The Illuminations now feature 1 million bulbs and 500+ designs and features

With new investment and innovation, the scale, density, and content of the Illuminations have improved year on year.

The 3.5 million annual visitors will experience a different Blackpool – a world of lit-up buildings, fairground rides, lamp posts and trams. One where its promenade, three piers and iconic tower are flashing in rainbow colours, lights, and sound. You can even add to the six miles of madness with your own light-up novelty from the prom’s street sellers.

The best seat to see the show is aboard one of the illuminated Heritage Trams

The current fleet includes the HMS Blackpool, the Fisherman’s Friend Trawler, the Western Train - and even a double-decker. The Illuminations Tour operates each evening from the ‘Heritage Tram Tours’ stop (over the road from the Pleasure Beach).

Don’t miss - Walk through the Tableaux section (at the North end) – it features the oldest illumination still on display, the Teddy Bears Picnic.

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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!

Accommodation

The Norbreck Castle Hotel & Spa, Blackpool The Norbreck Castle Hotel & Spa, Blackpool

A quiet but convenient location
Tucked away on the far North of Blackpool’s shining seafront, the distinctive Norbreck Castle Hotel and Spa is quietly located - but if you want to head off into the buzz of Blackpool, the hotel has easy access. There are regular bus and tram services (there’s a tram stop right outside which takes you to Church Street in 25 minutes) and if you fancy a walk, it’s about an hour.

It’s known for its entertainment
Norbreck’s entertainment is unrivalled: you’ve got a choice of cabaret shows, cash bingo and the hotel’s resident entertainment. There’s also a small cinema with three showings a day, BT Sports in one of the bars and an on-site amusement arcade.

It’s a hotel with everything
With 487 rooms, it’s one of the largest Brittania-run hotels - and it has benefitted from a recent full refurb over the last 12 months. As well as the entertainment on offer, Norbreck Castle guests can enjoy a modern health club with plenty of facilities, a brand-new restaurant, several bars, a café with an outdoor seating area and several large sea-front lounges.

Hotel features:

Free Wi-Fi in public areas and bedrooms
Lift to most floors
Java Lounge Café Bar - selection of coffees, teas, cakes and light snacks with an outdoor seating area
Conservatory Bar and Copperface Jacks Sports Bar (adults only) – hot and cold food and drinks served throughout the day
BT Sports in one of the bars
On-site amusement arcade
Small on-site cinema – free of charge, three shows a day
Castles Restaurant - all-you-can-eat/unlimited buffet meals
Bingo with cabaret shows on Fri, Sat and 2 midweek nights/resident entertainment every night/cash bingo
The Norbreck Castle Health Club – indoor heated pool, steam room, spa bath, gym, aerobics classes and sunbeds (extra charges may apply)
In the room: en suite facilities, Wi-Fi, telephone, hairdryer, TV, tea and coffee making facilities
80 car parking spaces – small charge
23 adapted rooms – alarm, pull cord, walk-in shower
Ramp on front of hotel/20 wheelchair-access rooms

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