Blackpool Twixmas at The Grand

Maximise those few days between Boxing Day and the end of the year with a festive three-day break to the UK's most popular seaside resort, with a chance to immerse yourself in the world-famous Illuminations. Two nights' dinner, bed and breakfast are included at one of the most stylish and modern hotels in Blackpool. An excursion to the lively city of Liverpool will put the cherry on top of this winter beach break.\n.What's Included?
- Modern coach travel with reserved seating- Two nights' dinner, bed and breakfast at the Grand Hotel, Blackpool- Evening entertainment at the Grand Hotel- Free time to enjoy the best of Blackpool, including the chance to see the world-famous Illuminations- An excursion to the lively city of LiverpoolThe Blackpool Illuminations - Between September and January, Blackpool shines brighter than any summer's day. The UK's most popular seaside resort holds its annual free light show - and it's the best time of year to visit!\n\nLiverpool - It's one of the UK's most popular city breaks, and it's clear why. Located right where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea in the North West of England, it's bursting with diverse and fascinating history, attractions - and lots and lots of shopping.\n\nThe Grand Hotel - Prominent on the seafront, the very large red brick hotel is one of the most stylish and modern hotels in Blackpool, with many facilities and rooms overlooking the sea - plus full leisure facilities available to guests including a fitness centre, sauna and steam room.

Blackpool Illuminations
Between September and 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!\n\n
It all began in 1879
8 arc lamps sprung up along Blackpool's 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.\n\n
The Illuminations 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.\n\nThe 3.5 million annual 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 flashing in rainbow colours, lights, and sound. You can even add to the six miles of madness with your own light-up novelty from the prom's street sellers.\n\n
The best seat to see the show is 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).\n\n
Don't miss - Walk through the Tableaux section (at the North end) - it features the oldest illumination still on display, the Teddy Bears Picnic.

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.



Liverpool
It's one of the UK's most popular city breaks - and it's clear why
Located right where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea in the North West of England, it's bursting with diverse and fascinating history, attractions - and lots and lots of shopping.\n\n
The Waterfront is definitely the place to be
The best view of the city's iconic skyline has to be from one of Mersey Ferry's 50-minute River Explorer Cruises - board it from The Liverpool Waterfront. Here, you'll also find the beautifully restored Royal Albert Dock, which played a key role in the famously friendly city's maritime history. Have you ever noticed that the city's name is below The Titanic on the mythical ship's stern? Find out more at the free-to-enter Waterfront Maritime Museum.\n\nLiverpool Dock has restaurants, bars, independent stores, museums and art galleries including Tate Liverpool and the Liverpool Museum, as well as The Beatle's Story, an immersive exhibition which takes you down the Long and Winding Road of The Beatles.\n\n
Liverpool is the perfect place to learn about the Fab Four
..It's their hometown after all. Take a selfie with a larger-than-life version of them on the Pier Head, or visit The Cavern Club on Mathew Street - the live music venue where The Beatles forged their musical identity and became the club's signature act following their first performance there on 9th February 1961.\n\nDon't miss - Right in the heart of the city is Liverpool ONE, the one place you can find all of your high street favourites and designers, plus food, drink and entertainment. If you're after something unique for dinner - head to Liverpool Cathedral's bistro for a hearty bowl of traditional Scouse. The local comfort food is served with homemade bread and pickled cabbage.The Grand Hotel, Blackpool The Grand Hotel, Blackpool
What a location!\nThe Grand Hotel is located on Blackpool's North Shore seafront promenade, over the road from a tram stop which will take you directly to Church Street. If you fancy a walk, you will reach Church Street in around 20 minutes and Blackpool Tower in 15 - sea views all the way!\n\nOne of the most stylish and modern hotels in Blackpool\nProminent on the seafront, the 278-room red brick Brittania-run hotel is very large. Looking at its Cosmopolitan-style, modern interior - you can tell it's ex-Hilton, and it's one of the most stylish and modern hotels you'll find in the UK's most popular seaside resort.\n\nThe facilities are very good\nThe Grand offers a large, spacious restaurant with sea views and 75% of bedrooms overlooking the sea. Some even have views over the famous Blackpool Tower and the Blackpool Illuminations (September - January). If you're looking for a place to stay where you can keep up your fitness goals or relax and unwind - there are full leisure facilities available to hotel guests including a fitness centre, an indoor pool, and a sauna and steam room.\n\nInsider info - the hotel has its own resident entertainment team!\n\nHotel features:\n

- All bedrooms with en-suite facilities
- In the room: Tea and coffee making facilities, TV, Hairdryer
- Entertainment suites with cabaret
- Lounge with light bites and drinks
- On-site bar with indoor and outdoor seating
- Large, spacious restaurant with sea views
- Room service available
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas and bedrooms
- Full leisure facilities: fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna and steam room
- Accessible lift to all floors
- Accessible rooms
- Car parking - to pay for