Blackpool & The Grand National - Festival Zone

And…… we're off for a four 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 Festival Zone Aintree and coach transfers to and from the racecourse.\n\nIncluded Drinks Package - Four free drinks from the bar between 11am - 11pm (Fri-Sun) with a fine choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks.\n.What's Included?
- Coach travel with reserved seating- Three nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The Caledonian Tower Hotel, Blackpool.- Full cooked breakfast each morning with tea or coffee- Three course dinner each evening with tea or coffee- Live entertainment every evening- Cash Bingo every evening- Four free drinks from the bar between 11am - 11pm each day (Fri-Sun) with a fine choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks- Admission to the Festival Zone at Aintree for the thrilling Grand National- Time to enjoy the delights of BlackpoolPlease Note: Although the Jockey Club has advised the date, it is subject to change until the race calendar for 2026 is finalized.The 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 Festival Zoneis the largest and most atmospheric enclosure at Aintree, with access to view the Parade Ring, Winners Enclosure and Red Rum Lawn.\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 Caledonian Tower Hotel -In the resort that never sleeps, you'll get a great night's sleep here. Comfortable bedrooms, friendly staff, and plenty of entertainment - there is no hotel in Blackpool better placed to enjoy its attractions.

The Festival Zone
It's Aintree's most atmospheric enclosure
The Festival Zone is the largest and most atmospheric enclosure at Aintree - offering a relaxed experience with views over the closing stages of every race including The Grand National.\n\n
Your zone pass gives you access to a lot
While your Festival Zone Pass does not give you full access to the racecourse - it does however give you access to a lot! Live music and entertainment, plenty of food, drink, betting facilities and big screens are found throughout the area.\n\n
You'll have the opportunity to get a good look at the runners before you place your bets (at the Parade Ring), as well as access to the winner's enclosure (where the winning horses are reunited with their owners and trophies are presented).\n\n
And it's got the best places to drink!
You'll get access to The Irish Bar, which has screens and betting facilities of its own, as well as the iconic Red Rum Garden, a hive of activity and entertainment - complete with Red Rum statue, a tribute to the most iconic winning horse at Aintree.

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.

The Caledonian Tower Hotel, Blackpool The Caledonian Tower Hotel, Blackpool
In the resort that never sleeps, you'll get a great night's sleep at the Caledonian Tower Hotel\nThe Caledonian Tower Hotel (formerly known as the Liberty's Hotel) has 67 comfortable bedrooms, friendly staff, live entertainment on every night, and inclusive drinks packages available - what more could you wish for?\n\nWith a reputation for being one of Blackpool's premier entertainment venues, the Caledonian Tower Hotel has entertainment on every evening in its large, spacious cabaret lounge bar, including entertainers, singers, guitarists, and bingo.
There's no hotel in Blackpool better placed to enjoy its attractions\nJust off the North Promenade, there is no better base for your stay in Blackpool to enjoy its attractions - including North Pier, Blackpool Tower, the world-famous Winter Gardens, the main town centre and the Houndshill Shopping Centre. Not to mention the town's traditional seafront which is overflowing with bars, amusement arcades, rock shops and fish and chip shops!
Between September and January, the Caledonian Tower Hotel is right in the beating heart of the Blackpool Illuminations.\n\nHotel features:

All en-suite bedrooms feature a TV, hairdryer & tea/coffee-making facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Large, spacious cabaret lounge bar with a TV and entertainment
Live entertainment and cash bingo every evening
Large, spacious restaurant
Pool table and arcade machine
Outdoor seating area
Souvenir and gift shop in reception
Lift to all floors

What's Included\n

- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Full-cooked breakfast each morning with tea or coffee
- Three-course dinner each evening with tea or coffee
- Live entertainment every evening
- Cash bingo every evening
- Excursions or free time to enhance your stay (please see individual breaks for full details)

Inclusive Drinks Package\nMany of our short breaks and holidays offer a fantastic drinks package, choose any of our Inclusive breaks and you will also receive four free drinks from the bar between 11am - 11pm each day (excluding departure day) with a fine choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks.\n
\nHotel Accessibility\n\nAccess to the ground floor via ramp from outside, but once inside there are steps to all areas including the lift (5 steps) and disabled toilet (2 steps)

- Lift is on one side of the building so may be a long walk to some rooms.
- Guests with mobility issues should make a request for a room close to a lift (cannot not guaranteed )
- No ground floor rooms available
- On bedroom landings there are some steps to encounter as you move away from the lift
- Majority of rooms have shower over bath
- Ample storage facilities for wheelchairs/scooters and the hotel provides free charging for scooters
- Hotel works with a local form for hiring scooters/equipment, if the customer contacts the hotel directly, they can arrange hire/delivery.