Blackpool Illuminations At The Norbreck Castle

Duration: 4 days
Board Basis: Half Board
Tour Ref: D2TCAL20231

Holiday Summary

Travel Type: Coach

4 days

4 Days Away

A four-day break with plenty of time to enjoy the best of the UK’s most popular seaside resort with its spectacular Illuminations. Three nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast are included at the Norbreck Castle Hotel & Spa, which offers a health club, plenty of entertainment – and easy access to the buzz of the town centre from its quiet seafront location.

£199 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?

Modern coach travel with reserved seating
Three nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool
Evening entertainment at the Norbreck Castle Hotel
Plenty of free time to enjoy the best of Blackpool, including the world-famous Illuminations

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!

Blackpool - A coastal town full of character, by the Irish Sea in the Northwest of England. There's so much to do and see, whether you're 5 or 50 – and that’s in the summer AND winter.

Norbreck Castle Hotel & Spa - Tucked away on the far North of Blackpool's seafront, the Norbreck is quietly located, but with easy access to the buzz of the town centre. One of the largest Brittania-run hotels (and most distinct), it has a well-equipped health club – and unrivalled entertainment.

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.

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.

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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 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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