Blackpool Illuminations & Manchester Christmas Markets

A two-day break to the UK's most popular seaside resort with free time to enjoy the famous Blackpool illuminations. With miles of sparkling lights, it's easy to see why this has been a firm favourite for years, attracting thousands of visitors from across the globe! along with a visit to Manchester with time to enjoy the Christmas Markets.What's Included?
- Coach travel with reserved seating- One night dinner, bed and breakfast at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool- "2 for 1" bar for three hours - with a choice of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks- Time to enjoy the best of Blackpool- An excursion to Manchester and its Christmas MarketsManchester Christmas Markets - With markets spread across the city, a trip to Manchester is sure to get you feeling festive! As one of the largest Christmas Markets in the UK, it not only offers a huge variety of handmade, unique gifts, locally produced food and warming hot drinks, but also boasts an ice rink and light trails alongside the iconic Manchester Giant Santa. You'll love wandering the rows of stalls and soaking up the festive atmosphere!\n\nNorbreck Castle Hotel & Spa - Tucked away on the far North of Blackpool's seafront, the Norbreck is quietly located but has easy access to the buzz of the town centre. One of the largest Brittania-run hotels (and most distinct), it has a well-equipped health club - and unrivalled entertainment.

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.\n\n
In the summer, traditional seaside novelties like fish and chips, amusements, piers and long stretches of golden sand siren the masses.\n\n
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.\n\n
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!\n\n
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.



Manchester
A must-see city\nManchester is the UK's second city (after London), a title it shares with Birmingham - but is the only UK city to feature in National Geographic's influential annual 'Best of the World' list of the 25 must-see places to visit around the world as well as Lonely Planet's 'Best in Travel 2023'.\n\nIt was the world's first industrial city\nThe canals that course through Manchester are a reminder of the city's history of textiles and trade. It has a rich transport heritage too: it became home to the first purpose-built canal (in 1761), the first bus service in the UK (in 1824) as well as the first public passenger railway (in 1830).\n\nAn unrivalled choice of food, drink & more\nThere are so many, and so many different types of restaurants, bars and other attractions in Manchester - including the city's Cathedral, John Rylands Library, Manchester Museum, and the Science and Industry Museum. There's also an unrivalled calendar of world-class events, festivals and nightlife.\n\nShopping in Manchester is world-class\nThe Arndale, Market Street and The Trafford Centre feature every one of your high street favourites. Selfridges in Exchange Square, Harvey Nichols, and King Street are the areas to head to if you want to invest in something designer. Finally, The Northern Quarter features many independents and vintage shops if you want to discover something unique.The Norbreck Castle Hotel & Spa, Blackpool The Norbreck Castle Hotel & Spa, Blackpool
A quiet but convenient location\nTucked away on the far North of Blackpool's shining seafront, the distinctive Norbreck Castle Hotel and Spa is quietly located - but if you want to head off into the buzz of Blackpool, the hotel has easy access. There are regular bus and tram services (there's a tram stop right outside which takes you to Church Street in 25 minutes) and if you fancy a walk, it's about an hour.\n\nIt's known for its entertainment\nNorbreck's entertainment is unrivalled: you've got a choice of cabaret shows, cash bingo and the hotel's resident entertainment. There's also a small cinema with three showings a day, BT Sports in one of the bars and an on-site amusement arcade.\n\nIt's a hotel with everything\nWith 487 rooms, it's one of the largest Brittania-run hotels - and it has benefitted from a recent full refurb over the last 12 months. As well as the entertainment on offer, Norbreck Castle guests can enjoy a modern health club with plenty of facilities, a brand-new restaurant, several bars, a café with an outdoor seating area and several large sea-front lounges.
\nHotel features:\n

- Free Wi-Fi in public areas and bedrooms
- Lift to most floors
- Java Lounge Café Bar - selection of coffees, teas, cakes and light snacks with an outdoor seating area
- Conservatory Bar and Copperface Jacks Sports Bar (adults only) - hot and cold food and drinks served throughout the day
- BT Sports in one of the bars
- On-site amusement arcade
- Small on-site cinema - free of charge, three shows a day
- Castles Restaurant - all-you-can-eat/unlimited buffet meals
- Bingo with cabaret shows on Fri, Sat and 2 midweek nights/resident entertainment every night/cash bingo
- The Norbreck Castle Health Club - indoor heated pool, steam room, spa bath, gym, aerobics classes and sunbeds (extra charges may apply)
- In the room: en suite facilities, Wi-Fi, telephone, hairdryer, TV, tea and coffee making facilities
- 80 car parking spaces - small charge
- 23 adapted rooms - alarm, pull cord, walk-in shower
- Ramp on front of hotel/20 wheelchair-access rooms