See all pictures (6) Your chosen break Blackpool & The Grand National - Festival Zone 0 day break See all pictures (6) Highlights The Grand National The Festival Zone The Caledonian Tower Hotel, Blackpool Highlights Highlights 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.Included Drinks Package - Four free drinks from the bar between 11am – 11pm (Fri-Sun) with a fine choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks.. What's Included? Coach travel with reserved seatingThree nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The Caledonian Tower Hotel, Blackpool.Full cooked breakfast each morning with tea or coffeeThree course dinner each evening with tea or coffeeLive entertainment every eveningCash Bingo every eveningFour free drinks from the bar between 11am – 11pm each day (Fri-Sat) with a fine choice of beers, wines, spirits & soft drinksAdmission to the Festival Zone at Aintree for the thrilling Grand NationalTime to enjoy the delights of BlackpoolThe 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. The Festival Zone is the largest and most atmospheric enclosure at Aintree, with access to view the Parade Ring, Winners Enclosure and Red Rum Lawn.Blackpool - With its many visitor attractions, traditional seaside charm and award-winning beaches, it’s not surprising that so many holidaymakers visit this popular resort.The 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 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. 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. 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). 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. 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 HotelThe Caledonian Tower Hotel has 67 comfortable bedrooms, friendly staff, live entertainment on every night, and inclusive drinks packages available - what more could you wish for?With 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 attractionsJust 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.Hotel 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 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 Many 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. Hotel Accessibility Access 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. Sport The Grand National The Grand National Even if you don’t follow horse racing - every year, there is one fascinating horse race that’s bound to get your heart racing. The Grand National is 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. A unique course The current course opened in 1839 – the longest jump racing distance in the UK and features 16 wooden fences dressed in distinctive Lake District spruce, each of which are jumped twice with the exception of The Chair and the Water Jump, which are jumped on the first circuit only.It’s not just the unique course which makes the race so fascinating – it’s the event’s unpredictable history. No dress code – but a good excuse to dress up The Grand National Festival starts with Opening Day, followed by Ladies Day and then Grand National Day. Contrary to popular belief, there is no dress code - but it’s a good excuse to dress up! Seats Available Available Taken Your seats can be reserved at checkout