Blackpool & The Grand National - Festival Zone

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 Festival Zone 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 Grand Hotel, Blackpool.- Evening entertainment- 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 Grand Hotel -Prominent on the seafront, the very large red brick hotel is one of the most stylish and modern hotels in Blackpool, with many facilities and rooms overlooking the sea - plus full leisure facilities available to guests including a fitness centre, sauna and steam room.

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 Grand Hotel, Blackpool The Grand Hotel, Blackpool
What a location!\nThe Grand Hotel is located on Blackpool's North Shore seafront promenade, over the road from a tram stop which will take you directly to Church Street. If you fancy a walk, you will reach Church Street in around 20 minutes and Blackpool Tower in 15 - sea views all the way!\n\nOne of the most stylish and modern hotels in Blackpool\nProminent on the seafront, the 278-room red brick Brittania-run hotel is very large. Looking at its Cosmopolitan-style, modern interior - you can tell it's ex-Hilton, and it's one of the most stylish and modern hotels you'll find in the UK's most popular seaside resort.\n\nThe facilities are very good\nThe Grand offers a large, spacious restaurant with sea views and 75% of bedrooms overlooking the sea. Some even have views over the famous Blackpool Tower and the Blackpool Illuminations (September - January). If you're looking for a place to stay where you can keep up your fitness goals or relax and unwind - there are full leisure facilities available to hotel guests including a fitness centre, an indoor pool, and a sauna and steam room.\n\nInsider info - the hotel has its own resident entertainment team!\n\nHotel features:\n

- All bedrooms with en-suite facilities
- In the room: Tea and coffee making facilities, TV, Hairdryer
- Entertainment suites with cabaret
- Lounge with light bites and drinks
- On-site bar with indoor and outdoor seating
- Large, spacious restaurant with sea views
- Room service available
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas and bedrooms
- Full leisure facilities: fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna and steam room
- Accessible lift to all floors
- Accessible rooms
- Car parking - to pay for