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Blackpool Carousel 2025 5 Days
Stay at the modern Carousel Hotel on Blackpool’s South Promenade, offering easy access to the town’s top attractions. With 92 comfortable bedrooms, a restaurant, bar, large dance floor, film/games room, and regular live entertainment, the hotel provides an ideal base for your seaside adventure.
This tour explores the natural beauty of the Lake District, starting with a relaxing cruise on Lake Windermere to Ambleside, followed by time to explore the picturesque villages of Ambleside and Grasmere, famous for its charming streets and the renowned Grasmere Gingerbread. Enjoy a classic Heritage Tram Tour through Blackpool, complete with award-winning fish & chips—offering the perfect way to soak in the town’s sights and seaside charm.
Carousel Hotel
The friendly and modern Carousel Hotel stands on Blackpool’s South Promenade within walking distance of the Pleasure Beach and just across the road from a tram stop, where trams run to all the attractions Blackpool offers. All 92 modern bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an attractive restaurant, bar, large dance floor, film/games room and regular live entertainment. Please be aware that there are 3 small steps up to the front door.
Day 1
Arrival
Day 2
Windermere Lake Cruise, Ambleside & Grasmere
This morning, we make our way via Newby Bridge to Bowness-on-Windermere, often considered the gateway to the Lake District. We have some free time to explore this pretty town perched on the shores of Windermere before we embark on a scenic 30-minute Lake Cruise to Ambleside. On arrival in Ambleside, we meet our coach to take us into its charming centre where we have time at leisure to have lunch, stroll the picturesque streets and see the iconic Bridge House, a tiny stone house perched above Stock Beck. Next, we travel to Grasmere where have time free to delve into this chocolate-box village. Be sure to visit The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop for some of its traditional gingerbread- the much-loved creation of a Victorian cook Sarah Nelson-and stroll the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden, which honours Wordsworth's famous poem 'The Daffodils'.
Day 3
Liverpool
Today we head to Liverpool, home to sights such as Liverpool Cathedral, nostalgic Beatles' landmarks and the museums, galleries and shops of the Albert Dock complex.
Day 4
Tram Tour with Fish & Chips Supper
We spend this morning at leisure in Blackpool, with time to discover its sights and delights as we wish. Perhaps stroll the famous promenade or Central Pier for stunning views over the golden beaches and Irish Sea, soak up panoramic views from the top of the iconic Blackpool Tower, visit Madam Tussauds, browse the shops or simply relax in one of the many great restaurants, cafes or bars. This evening we enjoy a 75-minute tour on a Heritage Tram with award-winning Fish & Chips from a traditional local chippy. This is one of the most memorable ways to experience Blackpool as it combines the best sights, smells and tastes of the seaside town!
Day 5
Departure
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Nine Holidays 2 | Cloud Nine, Oxwich Close, Brackmills, NN4 7BH Cloud Nine to phone 40 mins before required time. | |
| Northampton | The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close, Northampton, NN4 0RZ. |
