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5 DAYS from £411
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Blackpool, Lakes & Lovely Lancashire Based in Blackpool, the icon of the traditional British seaside holiday, this versatile tour puts the best of northwest England on a plate. Highlights include a cruise in the gorgeous Lake District, time to enjoy Blackpool’s blockbuster attractions as well as other Lancashire highlights of Carnforth and Morecambe. Blackpool offers easy access to numerous nearby beauty spots, there’s the option to explore more of the Lakes or dip into the Yorkshire Dales, Ribble Valley and seaside resorts like Lytham St Anne’s and Southport.
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Day 1 Arrival in Blackpool We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Windermere Lake Cruise, Ambleside & Grasmere This morning, we make our way via Newby Bridge to Bowness-on-Windermere, often considered the gateway to the Lake District. We have some free time to explore this pretty town perched on the shores of Windermere before we embark on a scenic 30-minute Lake Cruise to Ambleside . On arrival in Ambleside, we meet our coach to take us into its charming centre where we have time at leisure to have lunch, stroll the picturesque streets and see the iconic Bridge House, a tiny stone house perched above Stock Beck. Next, we travel to Grasmere where have time free to delve into this chocolate-box village. Be sure to visit The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop for some of its traditional gingerbread—the much-loved creation of a Victorian cook Sarah Nelson—and stroll the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden, which honours Wordsworth’s famous poem ‘The Daffodils’. Day 3 Carnforth Station Heritage Centre & Morecambe This morning, we travel to Morecambe with a stop en route at the famous Carnforth Station Heritage
Centre and Refreshment Room. Fully restored to its 1940’s glory when the Refreshment Room was used as the setting for David Lean’s film “Brief Encounter”, we enjoy the nostalgia of the station before enjoying a delicious afternoon tea in the Brief Encounter Refreshment Room . We then travel to Morecambe, where we have some free time to stretch our legs on the famous Lancashire coast before returning to Blackpool. Day 4 Blackpool We spend today at leisure in Blackpool. With your included local bus & tram pass , stroll the famous promenade or Central Pier for stunning views over the golden beaches and Irish Sea, visit Showtown, the resort’s new all-singing, all dancing museum. Soak up panoramic views from the top of the Blackpool Tower, browse the shops or simply relax in one of the many great restaurants, cafés or bars. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • Half-Lake cruise from Bowness-on-Windermere to Ambleside • Entrance to Carnforth Station Heritage Centre & afternoon tea
Park House Hotel Blackpool, Lancashire plus
The family-run Park House Hotel is located on Blackpool’s North Promenade, overlooking the seafront. The town’s main attractions are within easy walking distance and there is convenient tram access right outside the hotel. The 103 bedrooms are comfortable and well-maintained with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients. There is a games room including snooker room, the Residents Bar offers plenty of seating, TVs and fruit machines and leads onto the sun lounge which overlooks the sea. From 19h00 you will find the Ballroom Bar open offering live entertainment every night! Use of the sister hotel’s leisure facilities is also included. • Lift • Light lunch at the hotel on 3 days • Free bar until 22h00 each day on selected drinks • Local bus & tram pass on 3 days • 1 free bingo game (6 books) • Nightly entertainment including bingo • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Inclusive Twin from £411pp No Single Supplement (max 6 incl driver) Based on Monday arrivals LOOKING FOR EXTRA VALUE? The Park House Hotel can also offer a Sparkling Afternoon Tea in their Ballroom. Ask your Account Manager for details. ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION Ask us about the Inclusive Package at the Doric Hotel, sister hotel to the Park House Hotel, situated on Queen’s Promenade. Ask your Account Manager for details.
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS The dazzling Blackpool Illuminations will leave you in awe. From September to the beginning of January, the town transforms into a wonderland of lights, with more than million bulbs forming a shimmering sea of light. It’s a spectacle you won’t want to miss! We have a selection of dates with varied durations to suit your preferences. Ask your Account Manager for details and availability.
Windermere Lake Cruise
Morecambe
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