Blackpool Illuminations - Seafront Sensation!

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your comfortable coach at your convenient local pick up point this morning, and head to the 'Vegas of the North' - action packed Blackpool! On arrival enjoy time to settle in and perhaps enjoy a breath of sea air and stroll down the prom, or jump on a tram for a great overview of the whole seafront. Make sure you have time for a drink in the bar to meet new friends before enjoying your first evening meal. Then sit back and enjoy the fabulous entertainment that Blackpool and your hotel is so famous for!

Days 2 - 4

Your centrally located seafront hotel means you are right in the heart of the action in the seaside town that rarely sleeps! So make sure you explore and enjoy every moment with a trip to the beach (which might come with fish & chips or an ice cream!), a ride along the prom on a traditional tram, take a wander down your favourite pier or make a visit to the must see Blackpool Tower.

Make sure to make time for our INCLUDED excursions to Bury Market and the Lake District PLUS an evening coach tour of the world-famous Illuminations.

As well as filling breakfasts and delicious dinners, your hotel offers fantastic entertainment every night too!

Day 5

After a final hearty breakfast it is time to say farewell to Blackpool today. Board your comfortable coach for a relaxing journey home full of fun memories.

Blackpool

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

The world famous seaside resort of buzzing Blackpool offers a fabulous range of activities* for your free time in the town. Blackpool Zoo, The Model Village, The Winter Gardens and the Dungeons to name a few. Visit the historic Tower Ballroom and perhaps take a ride to the top of the Tower for magnificent views! No visit is complete without a journey on one of the famous trams along the prom!

Blackpool’s charm is its defiant embrace of the seaside holiday with its wide sweep of sandy beaches, three famous piers and adrenaline packed rides, it offers a mix of thrills, fun, laughs, and relaxation. What more could you want?

* Please note some attractions and activities are seasonal so may not be available depending on the date of your visit.

For more information on what to see and do in Blackpool, please click here (opens in a new window)

Tour includes

• 4 nights hotel with English breakfast and evening meals
• Entertainment at the hotel every evening
• Lots of free time to explore Blackpool
• Evening coach tour of the Illuminations
• Visit to Bury Market
• BONUS Lake District Explorer Excursion
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

Kendal, Ambleside & Grasmere Lake District Explorer

Enjoy a full day exploring three of the Lake District’s most beloved destinations – Kendal, Ambleside, and Grasmere. Begin in Kendal, the historic “Gateway to the Lakes,” where you can wander its charming streets, browse independent shops, or try the famous Kendal Mint Cake.

Continue your journey to Ambleside, a lively town set at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, offering a mix of pretty streets, welcoming cafés, and stunning lake and mountain views.

Finally, visit the picturesque village of Grasmere, once home to the poet William Wordsworth. Stroll through its peaceful streets, visit the historic churchyard, and perhaps treat yourself to the world-famous Grasmere Gingerbread. This tour combines history, culture, and breathtaking scenery, offering a perfect snapshot of the Lakes.

With plenty of time to explore at a relaxed pace, it’s an ideal way to experience the charm and beauty of this much-loved region.

Bury Market

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationVisit the Lancashire town of Bury for the world famous Bury Market, one of the oldest and most-popular shopping destinations in the UK. For over 500 years (amazingly established in 1444), Bury has had a market, and today it is a unique shopping experience and the biggest in the North West. Oozing charisma and atmosphere, the ambience and layout offers visitors the opportunity to seek out and visit every stall. The range of products and facilities is second to none with around 370 stalls selling everything from meat and groceries to clothing and jewellery. It's a unique shopping experience and a great day out where you can buy anything and everything in one location. For those that just love to shop there are even more shops in the neighbouring Mill Gate Shopping Centre and also in the Rock Shopping Centre, which is just a short walk away. After all that shopping you will have earned a well-deserved break. Stop off at one of the many delicatessens, cafes and takeaways, and enjoy a local treat like a Manchester Tart or Eccles Cake, whilst no trip to Bury Market would be complete without sampling the local delicacy, Bury Black pudding!

Blackpool Illuminations evening coach tour

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationMiles of festooned lights line the famous promenade and attract 3 million visitors every year. One of the best way to see them is on an evening coach tour, so you can see the lights in all their glory with an unobstructed view. There is also an extraordinary 3D projection show on the front of Blackpool Tower which adds to the atmosphere, and it is hardly surprising that it is known as the greatest light show on earth! Back to top

Accommodation

Craig-Y-Don Hotel Blackpool

The Craig Y Don Hotel is a popular and friendly seafront hotel offering a warm welcome right on the seafront on Blackpool’s famous Promenade. Guests love its comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

Enjoy delicious meals in the spacious restaurant, then sit back and make the most of the brilliant entertainment that takes place most evenings. The hotel’s location is ideal, with the beach just steps away and many top attractions within easy walking distance, including the Central Pier, the Golden Mile and the town centre shops.

With helpful staff and great facilities throughout, the Craig Y Don Hotel is a perfect base for enjoying all the fun and excitement that Blackpool has to offer.

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