NEW AND IMPROVED ITINERARY!
Blackpool 1940s including Tower Ballroom, Heritage Tram Ride and Illuminations
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Blackpool ballroom Pianist
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Blackpool Illuminations
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The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Blackpool ©Merlin Entertainments
Have you ever wanted to dance at the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom? Here’s your chance with a great break that combines all the fun of one of the UK’s top seaside destinations with the chance to dance at the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom with a cream tea. Before this, we board one of Blackpool’s famous heritage trams for the short journey along the promenade to the Blackpool Tower.
Also includes overnight accommodation and a special entertainment show on your first night featuring our talented duo, Chris Lloyd and Gabrielle Zanobini. They will take you on a trip down memory lane with great songs and nostalgia from the 1940s and beyond!
On your second night, a journey through Blackpool’s famous illuminations is a must! With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!
A one night option is also available – please ask for more details.
Dates
15th September 2024; 2025 date to be advised
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Blackpool
Arrive at the Grand Hotel, situated on the sea front a short walk from the North Pier. If there’s time, enjoy a stroll along the promenade. Then it’s time for a very special evening. Enjoy a buffet dinner then take your seats for an evening of live entertainment featuring Chris Lloyd and Gabrielle Zanobini. They will take you on a trip down memory lane with great songs and nostalgia from the 1940s and beyond.
Day 2
Heritage Tram Ride and Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer Tea Dance, Blackpool Illuminations
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we board one of Blackpool’s famous heritage trams for the 30 minute journey along the promenade to the Blackpool Tower and the equally famous Tower Ballroom. Take your seats for a lunchtime Cream Tea Dance accompanied by the Wurlitzer organ.
The afternoon is free to explore Blackpool before dinner at the hotel this evening.
After dinner, why not take a journey through Blackpool’s famous illuminations. You could either do this on your coach or we could arrange a tram ride (supplement would apply).
For generations, children and adults alike have been entranced by the spellbinding seafront spectacle which bathes the promenade with more than a million magical bulbs in a shimmering sea of light. The greatest free light show on earth has been a major part of Blackpool’s attraction scene since 1879 when they were described as ‘artificial sunshine’.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience miles of festoon, larger-than-life tableaux, illuminated trams, laser technology and stunning projection shows.
Day 3
Return Home
Featured Hotel – Recently visited by Greatdays staff in November 2022
Grand Hotel Blackpool
Enjoy views over the famous Promenade at the Grand Hotel Blackpool. The hotel offers 274 modern bedrooms, all with TV and tea & coffee making facilities. Work out with cardiovascular equipment in the hotel’s fitness room or lounge into the indoor pool. Pamper yourself with a massage or enjoy a facial and manicure, or maybe enjoy a stroll along the Promenade. Free coach parking available.
Due to the age, design and historic nature of the trams there is a high step to board all trams, this is between 12 and 16 inches (30 to 40cm) above the ground, there is often one further step inside the tram of around the same height.
Staff will help as much as they can with boarding but are unable to provide direct physical assistance.
The trams can accommodate a folded wheelchair.
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 15th September 2024 | From £165.00 per person |
| 2025 date to be advised | From £169.00 per person |
