Blackpool Social and Walking Weekend
Overview
Join us for a sociable weekend in the fabulous seaside resort of Blackpool.
Although Blackpool has never had any airs and graces it has managed, by hook or by crook, to maintain its status as one of the UK’s most popular places for tourists. Its success can be put down to an endless dedication to unpretentious holiday entertainment: from pier shows to mind-blowing fairground rides, from tongue in cheek kitsch to the famous illuminations.
The 7 miles of golden, sandy beach is the reason the holidaying hoards came here originally with trams up and down the entire length of the sands with three amusement-laden piers. The sands are overlooked by Blackpool’s famous Eiffel-like tower – the only part of Blackpool that’s in any way similar to Paris. This is the supreme British seaside resort, with an overwhelming extravagance of amusements, fairground rides, and surreal seaside kitsch.
Beyond the Beach: Explore Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, a series of pavilions built in 1878. They have an air of faded, dilapidated splendour: the Spanish Hall Suite is shaped like a carved galleon.
Besides the bucket-and-spade fun of the beach, there’s Blackpool Pleasure Beach a thrilling amusement park with a mind-boggling array of rides, including the UK's biggest, fastest, scariest rollercoaster: The Big One. As well as state-of-the-art rides, there is a brilliant collection of vintage rollercoasters, including the worlds first Big Dipper.
For watery fun, Sandcastle Waterpark is an indoor water complex with pools, huge slides, water cannon, water chutes, and more. Punctuating the beach, with more rides and amusements, are three Victorian piers, best and longest of which is the North Pier.
The Blackpool tower houses some most wonderfully old-fashioned entertainment, which as sequin heavy Moorish Circus and glittering Edwardian ballroom with regular tea dances. You can also take a lift to the top of the tower for astounding views.
Includes
- 2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast in a modern AA rated 3 star hotel
- a beach or promenade walk
- the services of a Spice coordinator
Extras
- Drinks and lunches
- Admission charges to activities and transport to and from walks & activities if any taken
- Optional Funny Girls show (Currently Sold Out) on Saturday night, seated in booths - Funny Girls is a unique experience offering an unforgettable evening of funny, cheeky, good old fashioned cabaret with a twist - it's a long established cabaret bar with burlesque drag shows
- Guests: Guests & Non Members who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining. Please call your local office to enquire about booking as a guest.
Travel & Stay
The Carousel Hotel is an AA rated 3 Star hotel in a prime location on the Blackpool South Promenade. With stunning sea views and within walking distance of Blackpool’s many Attractions, it really is well placed to spend a weekend exploring this seaside town. The 92 modern ensuite bedrooms vary in size & character each with tea and coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi and flat screen TV’s.
The Carousel Hotel is ideally situated with main transport links right on the doorstep; and within walking distance of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, South Pier, The Sandcastle Water Park and the Grosvenor Casino. There's easy access to all other Blackpool attractions, yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle Blackpool can bring.
The hotel has a small free car park at the back which is utilised on a first come, first served basis. The hotel is also well served by unrestricted parking to the local area, including the crescent immediately outside the hotel and all adjacent roads to the immediate vicinity.
Driving: from the end of the M55 continue on to the A5230 and continue for approximately 3 miles passing Morrison’s and Blackpool Airport. At the end of the A5230 turn right onto the A584 Starrgate and continue for 0.4miles before taking a sharp right onto New S Promenade and the Carousel Hotel will be on your left.
Train: The nearest train station is Squires Gate which is a 10 minute walk to the hotel.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Double Share Place | £155.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Share Place | £155.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Share Place - FEMALE | £155.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Single Room | £199.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double for Sole Room | £239.00 | Sold Out |
Booking Options
| Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Funny Girls Show on Saturday Night | £30.50 | Sold Out |
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