Blackpool Illuminations At The Silversands

Itinerary

What's Included?

• Coach travel with reserved seating
• Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Silversands Hotel, Blackpool
• Turkey & Tinsel celebrations
• Time to enjoy the delights of Blackpool and the Illuminations
• Excursion to vibrant Liverpool

Blackpool 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.

Blackpool Illuminations started out as a small-scale decoration scheme with 10,000 lights to mark Blackpool’s first royal visit in 1912. So popular was the display that it was decided that the event should be staged every year to attract visitors to the resort after the main summer season.

It has now become an intrinsic part of British culture and has grown into one of the UK’s biggest attractions and the largest free light show in the world, attracting over 3.5million visitors annually!

So, grab your big coats and woolly hats, candy floss and sugared doughnuts, and prepare to marvel at this dazzling display of light.

Liverpool

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

Liverpool's most famous sons “The Beatles” are celebrated across the city; from the exhibition in the Albert Dock to the famous Cavern Club where the lads once played, you can map out their incredible journey amongst the vibrancy and history that radiates throughout this city.

Liverpool waterfront promises beauty, history, art, music and culture all in an iconic, breathtaking setting. Home to Tate Liverpool, open Eye Gallery, the Merseyside Maritime Museum and of course the world famous Royal Liver Building. For the first time in more than 100 years the Royal Liver Building has opened its doors to the public and launched a brand new guided tower tour – the Royal Liver Building 360.

Liverpool has attractions dotted throughout the city and boasts more galleries and museums than any other UK city outside of London. From the British Music Experience that tells the story of British music through costumes, instruments, performance and memorabilia to Liverpool Cathedral, Britain’s biggest cathedral! Explore the iconic Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool’s famous waterfront, with its independent shops, lively bars and fantastic restaurants or If you fancy a bit of retail therapy, take a wander around Liverpool ONE, an open-air shopping district next to the city’s waterfront. It houses over 150 stores with everything from high street brands to designer fashion, as well as a variety of places to enjoy a drink or a bite to eat.

Why not take a ferry across the Mersey, visit the Beatles Story, sit back and relax in one of the many bars and cafes or visit Liverpool One for the ultimate shopping experience.

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Blackpool Carousel

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Accommodation

The Silversands Hotel, Blackpool The Silversands Hotel, Blackpool

Located in the lovely South Shore area of Blackpool, the popular Silversands Hotel sits opposite the promenade, offering delightful sea views from many rooms and communal areas.

The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, with plenty of facilities to help you feel at home. You’ll be able to enjoy delicious full English Breakfasts and traditional five-course meals in the welcoming dining room, perfect for refuelling after a long day of exploring. You can also relax in the bar lounge area, where you’ll find a wide range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks for you to enjoy. Each of the 40 rooms come complete with en-suite bathrooms, all of which can be accessed via a lift or stars. You also get a television and tea and coffee making facilities in every room. Before you head upstairs to get a great night’s sleep, you can enjoy the live entertainment – from comedians to singers, with quizzes and bingo.

The hotel is located opposite Blackpool Pleasure Beach, so it is in the ideal location for a fun family break, and with easy access to the beach, a great day out couldn’t be easier! The South Pier is also just a short walk away. Known as the most ‘adrenaline-powered’ of the three piers, you can enjoy the head-spinning thrills of the Crazy Coaster and the SkyCoaster or sample tasty cocktails at The Gin House!

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 
• tea/coffee making facilities
• Lift to all floors
• Entertainment most evenings.