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Blackpool Illuminations At The Oak Lea

UK & Ireland
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Board Basis: Half Board
  • Tour Ref: D2TCAL18518

Holiday Summary

  • Travel Type: Coach

4 days

4 Days Away

Four days away to enjoy the delights of vibrant Blackpool – perhaps most popular at this time of year as the promenade is lit with the world famous illuminations – enjoy a stroll along the prom, take a trip to the top of the famous Tower, enjoy a rollercoaster ride at the Pleasure Beach, or enjoy the traditional seaside attractions – Blackpool has it all!

PRICE FROM ? £169 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
  • Three nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Oak Lea Hotel, Blackpool
  • Time to enjoy the delights and traditional attractions of Blackpool along with the stunning illuminations
Although Blackpool remains a popular destination all year round, it famously springs to life September to January. The Blackpool Illuminations annual lighting extravaganza sees over one million light bulbs dazzle along the seafront for almost six miles and attracts over three million people each year.

The Oak Lea Hotel - A family-run hotel located right in the centre of Blackpool, making it the perfect base for exploring the attractions of the resort. The famous Winter Gardens venue is just around the corner, and you’ll just be a short walk away from the Blackpool Opera House and the Empress Ballroom. The beach is also just five minutes away, along with the promenade and the pier attractions.

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.

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.

UK Holiday Insurance

Insurance

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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! 

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Accommodation

The Oak Lea Hotel, Blackpool The Oak Lea Hotel, Blackpool

The Oak Lea is a family-run hotel located right in the centre of Blackpool, making it the perfect base for exploring the attractions of the resort. The famous Winter Gardens venue is just around the corner, and you’ll just be a short walk away from the Blackpool Opera House and the Empress Ballroom. The beach is also just five minutes away, along with the promenade and the pier attractions.

All the 40 bedrooms at The Oak Lea have recently been refurbished and re-styled to a high, modern standard. With televisions, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms, you’ll be sure to have a comfortable stay.

The hotel has it’s own on-site restaurant where you can enjoy a range of delicious food and drinks, as well as a delicious full cooked breakfast in the mornings to get you ready to enjoy your holiday! You’ll also find a well-stocked bar and lounge area, so you can relax and enjoy a drink after a day of sightseeing.  Entertainment is provided in the evenings so you’re sure to have a great stay!

Hotel Features:
  • All bedrooms with en-suite facilities
  • Television and tea/coffee making facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Lounge
  • Bar
  • Lift to all floors
  • Evening entertainment programme.
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