Blackpool & The Grand National - Embankment Enclosure

And…… we're off for a three day break to enjoy the buzz and drama of the famous Grand National! The Grand National is the ultimate test of bravery and stamina as the best steeplechasers and their riders take on the most challenging fences in horse racing. With inclusive admission to the Embankment Enclosure Aintree and coach transfers to and from the racecourse.\n.What's Included?
- Coach travel with reserved seating- Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool.- Evening entertainment- Admission to the Embankment Enclosure at Aintree for the thrilling Grand National- Time to enjoy the delights of Blackpool\nThe Grand National - a 4.5 mile handicap steeplechase featuring 30 of the most testing fences and hurdles in the world of jumps racing. Up to 40 runners and riders must complete full circuits of a unique 2¼ mile (3,600 metres) course, in front of 150,000 spectators at Aintree Racecourse (as well as an estimated worldwide TV audience of 600 million across over 140 countries!). Aintree, on the outskirts of Liverpool has hosted the Grand National Festival since 1839.\n\nThe Embankment Enclosure - Home to one of the longest temporary bars in Europe, this outdoor viewing bank offers a more casual and relaxed experience of the iconic horse race, with prime viewing of the first fence and live entertainment, pop-up food and drink outlets, betting facilities and big screen viewing of all races.\n\nBlackpool - With its many visitor attractions, traditional seaside charm and award-winning beaches, it's not surprising that so many holidaymakers visit this popular resort.\n\nThe Norbreck Castle Hotel- The famous and imposing Norbreck Castle occupies a prime seafront location on the North Shore providing plenty of entertainment for children and adults alike. Relax at the hotel's leisure facilities, Spindles Health Club, which has a Heated Indoor Pool, Spa, Sauna, Steam Room, a fully equipped Gym, and Aerobics Classes for those who want to stay active during their break.

Embankment Enclosure
A more casual and relaxed experience\nIf you're after more of a casual and relaxed experience of The Grand National - The Embankment Enclosure is the best place for you to watch it.\n\nPrime viewing of the first fence
The iconic outdoor viewing bank is located over Melling Road, where the horses cross before jumping the first of the sixteen fences - you'll have seen it on TV many times! Hope you're not camera shy - it has an estimated worldwide TV audience of 600 million across over 140 countries.
\nAn enclosure with everything
The enclosure is home to one of the longest temporary bars in Europe (100 metres), as well as live entertainment, pop-up food and drink outlets, betting facilities and big-screen viewing of all races.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