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Blackpool, East Lancashire Railway and Lake District Cruise

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Discover the very best of the North West on this fantastic short break! Staying in attraction-packed Blackpool, with its iconic sights and golden beaches, we’ll enjoy a nostalgic journey aboard the East Lancashire Railway, indulge in a spot of shopping at the award-winning Oswaldtwistle Mills, and soak up the scenery of the Lake District with a cruise on Lake Windermere. With a visit to Bury Market and the chance to explore Southport, this tour is brimming with sightseeing opportunities.

Places you'll make memories

  • Ambleside
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Bury Market
  • East Lancashire Railway
  • Oswaldtwistle Mills
  • Windermere Cruise

5 days from £379pp £758 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £109pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 4 nights at a comfy hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • No lugging your luggage

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Blackpool for a four-night stay.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Blackpool. From the iconic Blackpool Tower to the three traditional piers, there is so much to keep you entertained.

Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to Southport? The bustling shops on Lord Street, the elegant pier and beautiful beach are all worth exploring. Delightful Wayfarers Arcade, with its glass and iron-domed roof is worth calling in!

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Southport
Southport

We start the day with a visit to Bury Market, voted the best market in Britain! Right in the heart of the town and attracting locals and visitors alike, you'll find over 370 stalls here, packed with independent traders selling everything from fashion and footwear to, of course, Black Puddings!

Later in the day, we take to the tracks of the East Lancashire Railway for a stunning journey through the beautiful scenery of the West Pennines. With a fascinating history, stretching back to the beginning of the industrial revolution, the East Lancashire Railway has been carrying passengers and goods around the region for almost 200 years.

We round the day off calling in at popular Oswaldtwistle Mills, where we enjoy tea and cake before returning to Blackpool.

East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway

Included Memory Makers

  • Oswaldtwistle Mills
  • East Lancashire Railway
  • Bury Market

Excursion to the beautiful Lake District, England's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit Bowness-on-Windermere on the shores of Windermere, one of the most popular destinations in the region, packed with quaint shops and cafés.

We enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere from Bowness to Waterhead Pier near bustling Ambleside, at the head of the Lake. Waterhead Pier dates back to 1845, and from here we will make our way to Ambleside where there will be some free time to explore.

Windermere Cruise
Windermere Cruise

Included Memory Makers

  • Ambleside
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Windermere Cruise

Return home.

You will stay for four nights the 3-star Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool.

Lyndene Hotel, Blackpool

Location: 303-315 Promenade, , Blackpool , FY1 6AN

With an excellent location right on Blackpool's sea promenade, the Lyndene Hotel offers a great base from which to explore all the resort has to offer! Enjoy sweeping views across the Irish Sea – perfect for people watching and beautiful sunsets – and relax in comfortable surroundings. The hotel offers a bar and games room where you can unwind and socialise over your favourite tipple, or, when the weather permits, you can sit outside on the patio area and soak up the sun. There is a choice of two restaurants, The Washington and The Connaught, both of which serve quality meals, and you can expect all the usual amenities in the classically decorated bedrooms, including a TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 3 Star
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra Pillows and Blankets
  • Safe Box
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Free Wifi
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
  • Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
  • Iron at Reception
Hotel
  • Guest Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available
Additional Information

  Single Room Supplement from £109.00

Image © Liam Barnes, East Lancashire Railway 

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