Blackpool Illuminations At The President
- Duration: 3 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TCAL18444
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
3 days
3 Days Away
A special three day break combining the traditional seaside delights of Blackpool along with two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the President Hotel.
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£119
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PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
What's Included?
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The President Hotel, Blackpool
- Time to enjoy the delights of Blackpool and the spectacular Illuminations
The 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 President Hotel - A firm favourite with Blackpool holidaymakers, the family-owned President Hotel is perfectly located less than a mile away from the famous Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens, Grand Theatre and other popular attractions in the resort. With a tram stop directly in front of the hotel, The President Hotel is in a great location for enjoying all Blackpool
You'll travel in comfort and style on our modern coach with reserved seating taking in all of the scenery on your journey. We have air-conditioning, an onboard washroom, and toilet facilities on all our coaches. As well as a dedicated driver with many years of experience, ensuring your holiday is as enjoyable as possible.
Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool IlluminationsSeptember to 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 with 8 arc lamps
8 arc lamps sprung up along Blackpool 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.
They 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 yearly 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 all flashing in rainbow colours, lights, and sound. You can even add to the six miles of madness with your own lightsabre or light-up novelty from the prom’s street sellers.
See the show 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 - Take a selfie in front of the Hollywood-style illuminated Blackpool sign, or walk through the Tableaux section (at the North end) – it features the oldest illumination still on display, the Teddy Bears Picnic.
Blackpool
BlackpoolA 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.
In the winter, it’s the world-famous Illuminations and the transformation they have on the town that attracts 3.5 million visitors every year. Many local establishments now trade all year round.
Take a unique trip around town
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 so many attractions – including golden beaches, the Pleasure Beach, Zoo, SEA LIFE aquarium, Tower Dungeons, Winter Gardens, Opera House, Black Tower Ballroom, Madame Tussauds and Blackpool’s iconic Tower, the town’s landmark which was modelled after The Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Blackpool Illuminations 2020 carousel NEW - USE THIS ONE
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The President Hotel, Blackpool The President Hotel, Blackpool
A firm favourite with Blackpool holidaymakers, the family-owned President Hotel is perfectly located less than a mile away from the famous Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens, Grand Theatre and other popular attractions in the resort.With a tram stop directly in front of the hotel, The President Hotel is in a great location for enjoying all Blackpool and the local area has to offer. The hotel itself is well-equipped and benefits from plenty of communal areas to socialise and meet new people. During the day you can relax in Lincoln’s Coffee Shop, before dinner is served in The Atlanta restaurant, which benefits from a delicious menu and extensive wine lists. You can then head to Rhett’s Bar & Sun Lounge for refreshing drinks in the evening, with beautiful panoramic views out over the Irish Sea – especially beautiful when sunset comes.
Kennedy’s Cabaret Bar promises entertainment every evening, from bingo and quizzes to live cabaret. The rooms are all modern en-suite rooms, accessible by a lift to all floors. With televisions, alarm clocks, hairdryers and tea and coffee making facilities, they come equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Hotel Features:
- All bedrooms with en-suite facilities
- Colour television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities
- Restaurant with sea views
- Bar
- Sun lounge
- Evening entertainment
- Lift