Blackpool Illuminations At The Doric

Duration: 5 days
Board Basis: Half Board
Tour Ref: D2TCAL19973

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Travel Type: Coach

5 days

5 Days Away

A special five day break combining the traditional seaside delights of Blackpool and its famous illuminations, the vibrancy of Liverpool and four nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Doric Hotel. Blackpool offers something for everyone, from its long, flat promenade and famous Tower, to the exhilarating Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Zoo.
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£279 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
Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Doric Hotel, Blackpool
Time to enjoy the delights and traditional attractions of Blackpool
Excursion to vibrant Liverpool

All Inclusive upgrade package available - Only £80pp - Including

- Light lunch
- Tea/coffee
- local bus and tram pass
- One game of bingo
- Inclusive drinks from 12pm-10pm excluding day of departure.

Blackpool offers something for everyone, from its long, flat promenade and famous Tower, to the exhilarating Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Zoo. With its many visitor attractions, traditional seaside charm and award-winning beaches, it’s not surprising that so many holidaymakers visit this popular resort.

Explore the city delights of Liverpool, from the famous Albert Dock with its array of museums to the Cavern Club – or even a ferry across the Mersey! Visit the home of The Beatles, Liverpool of course! A city steeped in history, culture and attractions with plenty to see and do as you explore.

Situated on Blackpool North Shore, the award-winning Doric Hotel offers a peaceful coastal escape while still being just a short tram ride or stroll down the promenade to the famous central attractions. The Doric boasts outstanding leisure facilities, with two swimming pools, jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath

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.

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.

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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 Doric Hotel - Blackpool The Doric Hotel - Blackpool

Situated on Blackpool North Shore, the award-winning Doric Hotel offers a peaceful coastal escape while still being just a short tram ride or stroll down the promenade to the famous central attractions. The Doric boasts outstanding leisure facilities, with two swimming pools, jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. You’ll also find an a la carte restaurant on-site, serving breakfast and a wide range of options in the evenings. If you fancy a drink, The Doric has a bar where you’ll find a range of refreshing drinks, along with a spacious terrace and a games room, complete with a pool table. You’ll be entertained by one of The Doric’s live performers in the evenings, before returning to your comfortable, spacious room to relax! All of the 103 rooms are complete with an en-suite bathroom kitted out with a bath and shower, alongside plenty of facilities to help you feel at home. You’ll benefit from Wi-Fi in your room, along with tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen television and ironing facilities to name a few. With just a 12-minute tram ride along the seafront, you’ll be at the Blackpool Tower, SEALIFE Centre or Winter Gardens, along with the main town centre where you can explore everything the resort has to offer

Hotel features:
• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities
• TV & tea/coffee making facilities
• Poolside Bar
• Lounge
• On-site restaurant
• Free Wi-Fi
• Leisure facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi and sauna
• Games room with pool table, air hockey table and more

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