Blackpool, East Lancashire Railway and Lake District Cruise

5 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

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

  Included meals: Dinner

• Day 2: Day at leisure or Southport

  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!

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Southport

  

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 3: Bury Market, East Lancashire Railway and Oswaldtwistle Mills

  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.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  East Lancashire Railway

  

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  Included Highlights

  • Oswaldtwistle Mills
  • East Lancashire Railway
  • Bury Market

• Day 4: Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and Windermere Cruise

  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 cafes.

  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.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Windermere Cruise

  

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  Included Highlights

  • Ambleside
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Windermere Cruise

• Day 5:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast