Blackpool, Southport & the Lake District

Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard a JG Explorer coach!
Enjoy a four-night stay at the ultimate seaside resort with plenty of time to experience the vibrant, timeless fun of Blackpool. This beloved holiday destination has it all! A lively atmosphere, a Blue Flag beach, classic trams and a Golden Mile, with cabaret acts, classic arcades and traditional seaside food and drink available at every pier. From here explore the traditional seaside resort of Southport and Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District with its natural beauty and stunning scenery. This is the perfect combination of coast and country!What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel (see JG Explorer Coachestab for more info)- 4 nights at the Savoy Hotel, Blackpool (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Excursions to Southport & the Lake District (Bowness-on-Windermere)- Blackpool Illuminations Drive (Illuminations drive from 1st September onwards only)Optional excursion to Fleetwood Market (£10pp)

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsSouthport (half day)After breakfast, we head to the traditional Victorian seaside town of Southport. Known as England's Classic Resort, it is home to the country's second longest and oldest pier and has miles of golden sands plus beautiful parks and gardens, perfect for a leisurely stroll. In the afternoon, we return to Blackpool to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.Lake District (full day)We make our way to pretty Bowness-on-Windermere, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park. It is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking views of Windermere, England's largest natural lake. The town's charming streets are lined with quaint shops, cafés, and traditional pubs, making it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding landscape.Optional ExcursionFleetwood Market (£10pp) (half day)Join our optional excursion where we travel to the Victorian town of Fleetwood for an exciting trip to explore one of the largest markets in the north west, offering a wide range of products from delicious food to clothing, across 150 stalls. Later we return to Blackpool for some free time to take in the highlights of the town.In the evening, we enjoy an included drive along the promenade to see the famous Blackpool Illuminations. This dazzling spectacle is one of the biggest light shows in the world!

JG Explorer
JG Explorer coaches
We are pleased to introduceJG Explorer- a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.
Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so ourJG Explorercoaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on theJG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.
The layout of theJG Explorerincludes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.Hotel
Savoy Hotel, BlackpoolJG2 ratingThe charming Savoy Hotel offers comfortable accommodation on Blackpool's quieter Northern shore. With friendly staff, a location near the beach and the bright lights of the resort, this hotel is in an ideal spot for our getaway. All en-suite rooms include a TV, radio, telephone and tea & coffee-making facilities and the hotel features a bar, restaurant and free public Wi-Fi. Meals may be buffet style.Hotel RatingJG2 ratingHotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.