Blackpool Illuminations Weekend

Blackpool is a seaside resort on the Irish Sea coast of England. It’s known for Blackpool Pleasure Beach, an old-school amusement park with vintage wooden roller coasters. Built in 1894, the landmark Blackpool Tower houses a circus, a glass viewing platform and the Tower Ballroom, where dancers twirl to the music of a Wurlitzer organ. Blackpool Illuminations is an annual light show along the Promenade.

Blackpool Illuminations is an annual lights festival, founded in 1879 and first switched on, on 18 September that year, and now held each autumn in the British seaside resort of Blackpool on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire

NOW THREE NIGHT STAY - Friday to Monday

Staying at the Queens Hotel South Shore

Sunday Evening (2023)

Illuminations tour by the Western Train (Tram) from the nearby Pleasure Beach tour stop, approximate 1 Hour Tour (19:45-20:45), Subject availability on confirmed tickets.

Queens Hotel, South Shore, Blackpool

Located on the South Promenade between Blackpool’s Central and South Piers, the Queens hotel is ideally situated to explore the many attractions that Blackpool has to offer. With spectacular views over the Irish sea from the lounge and many of the guest bedrooms. The Queens is only a short walk from Blackpool’s many attractions, including the famous Blackpool tour, with its spectacular ballroom, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the Winter Gardens and if you visit between September and December, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the World famous Blackpool Illuminations. You can catch a tram directly across from the hotel and enjoy a short ride to all attractions. Few resorts in the world can rival the popularity and attractions in Blackpool, widely regarded as Britain’s capital of fun. Blackpool provides an ideal base to explore the local area, where you can sample the delights of the outstanding areas of natural beauty of the Lake District and Pendle, visit the vibrant cities of Liverpool and Manchester, or the local towns of Lytham and Southport. The hotel features a large sun lounge, restaurant, relaxing lounge bar and theatre bar where you can find the entertainment on most evenings. There are two lifts which serves all floors. 

• Featuring 109 bedrooms, with a choice of doubles, twins, single and family rooms.

• Many of the bedrooms spectacular views of the resort and the Irish sea.

• Free Wi-Fi available in the public areas and bedrooms.

• All rooms are en-suite, centrally heated and include tea & coffee making facilities, Freeview TV and radio, and a hairdryer.

• Ironing facilities are available on request.

• Our large restaurant normally seats 200 people but can also be configured to provide a dance floor and stage

• Breakfast:

   Freshly cooked full English Breakfast served at your table.  Take your pick from freshly cooked bacon, sausages, fluffy hash browns, eggs cooked just the way you like them and more. We also offer continental options, with fruit, cereals and yoghurt.

• Dinner:

   Three course freshly cooked menu with vegetarian and vegan options served at your table, featuring many British Classics and with tea and coffee to finish.

• On arrival, you will be allocated a reserved time for the duration of your stay. If you wish to vary this time, please speak with your Restaurant team. Restaurant times may vary on departure and arrival days – full details available from Reception.

• Special Diets: 

  We can cater for most dietary requirements, please advise us when you book so we can ensure we can meet your needs.

• Large air-conditioned restaurant.

• Relaxing sun lounge.

• Theatre bar, with dance floor and entertainment on most evenings.

• Relaxing cocktail bar and lounge serving a large selection of drinks.