Discover the Magic - Lancashire & Ballroom Glamour

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF TRADITIONAL LANCASHIRE & BALLROOM GLAMOUR

7 – 11 October 2027

Thursday – Monday

5 Days

From £689

Enjoy a tantalising taste of the rich heritage of Lancashire – a county of contrasting landscapes with wide open spaces, stunning views, and a beautiful coastline. Discover the history of Sizergh Castle and Helmshore Mills Textile Museum and visit the world-famous seaside town of Blackpool with its iconic tower where you can enjoy the Afternoon Tea Experience in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and live music from Mighty Wurlitzer.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

· Discover magnificent Sizergh Castle, a historic family home surrounded by beautiful Cumbrian countryside

· Step inside the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom, renowned for its spectacular architecture and elegant surroundings, and enjoy Afternoon tea and live music

· Step back in time and discover Lancashire’s fascinating textile-making heritage at Helmshore Mills

· Discover the fascinating art of traditional Lancashire cheese-making at Dewlay

· Discover the historic Lancashire town of Bury, renowned for its market heritage and warm northern character.

(7) DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Lancashire, arriving late afternoon with time to relax at the hotel before dinner this evening.

(8) DAY TWO – Dewlay Cheesemakers and Sizergh Castle

Our excursion today takes us north to Dewlay Cheesemakers. A family-run award-winning artisan producer who has been creating cheese since 1957. We will be taking a guided tour of the creamery and have a chance to taste some samples to tantalise your taste buds.

In the afternoon, we travel further North to Sizergh Castle, a beautiful medieval house, with rich gardens and estate. Its rich and beautiful garden includes a pond, lake and a rock garden. Sizergh has many tales to tell and certainly feels lived in, with centuries-old portraits and fine furniture.

(9) DAY THREE –Bury Market and Helmshore Mill Lancashire’s

Today, we travel to Bury where we can browse the famous Bury Market – often voted market of the year in Britain’s Favourite Market. You’ll find over 350 stalls to visit with time to explore Bury at leisure and enjoy lunch.

This afternoon we visit Helmshore Mill Lancashire’s. At one point Lancashire supplied one-third of all the world's cotton goods. We enjoy a guided tour where this industrial heritage is brought to life.

(10) DAY FOUR – Blackpool and Afternoon Tea Experience at Blackpool Tower

After a leisurely breakfast, we journey West to Lancashire’s famous seaside resort of Blackpool. No trip to Lancashire would be complete without a visit to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom where you can enjoy live music from the Mighty Wurlitzer and enjoy an Afternoon Tea Experience. The rest of the day is yours to explore Blackpool at leisure.

(11) DAY FIVE - Departure

This morning after breakfast we depart our hotel for our homeward journey with comfort stops en route.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Sizergh Castle & Gardens

Afternoon Tea Experience at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

Bury Market

Dewlay Cheese Making Tour.

DELTA BY MARRIOTT PRESTON HOTEL

The Delta by Marriott Preston is a former Victorian Manor House located in the tranquil Lancashire Countryside, while positioned close to the M6 to make traveling around the region convenient. Hotel facilities include a indoor swimming pool and gym. All rooms have ensuite facilities, free Wi-Fi, phone, flat screen TV, tea and coffee tray, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. Hotel has a lift.