The Greatest Show & Manchester Christmas Markets

The Norbreck Castle Hotel & Spa, Blackpool

A quiet but convenient location
Tucked away on the far North of Blackpool’s shining seafront, the distinctive Norbreck Castle Hotel and Spa is quietly located - but if you want to head off into the buzz of Blackpool, the hotel has easy access. There are regular bus and tram services (there’s a tram stop right outside which takes you to Church Street in 25 minutes) and if you fancy a walk, it’s about an hour.

It’s known for its entertainment
Norbreck’s entertainment is unrivalled: you’ve got a choice of cabaret shows, cash bingo and the hotel’s resident entertainment. There’s also a small cinema with three showings a day, BT Sports in one of the bars and an on-site amusement arcade.

It’s a hotel with everything
With 487 rooms, it’s one of the largest Brittania-run hotels - and it has benefitted from a recent full refurb over the last 12 months. As well as the entertainment on offer, Norbreck Castle guests can enjoy a modern health club with plenty of facilities, a brand-new restaurant, several bars, a café with an outdoor seating area and several large sea-front lounges.

Hotel features:

• Free Wi-Fi in public areas and bedrooms
• Lift to most floors
• Java Lounge Café Bar - selection of coffees, teas, cakes and light snacks with an outdoor seating area 
• Conservatory Bar and Copperface Jacks Sports Bar (adults only) – hot and cold food and drinks served throughout the day
• BT Sports in one of the bars
• On-site amusement arcade
• Small on-site cinema – free of charge, three shows a day 
• Castles Restaurant - all-you-can-eat/unlimited buffet meals 
• Bingo with cabaret shows on Fri, Sat and 2 midweek nights/resident entertainment every night/cash bingo
• The Norbreck Castle Health Club – indoor heated pool, steam room, spa bath, gym, aerobics classes and sunbeds (extra charges may apply)
• In the room: en suite facilities, Wi-Fi, telephone, hairdryer, TV, tea and coffee making facilities
• 80 car parking spaces – small charge
• 23 adapted rooms – alarm, pull cord, walk-in shower
• Ramp on front of hotel/20 wheelchair-access rooms

Blackpool

A year-round resort

Take a unique trip around Blackpool

A playground for kids – and adults alike

Manchester

A must-see city
Manchester is the UK’s second city (after London), a title it shares with Birmingham - but is the only UK city to feature in National Geographic’s influential annual ‘Best of the World’ list of the 25 must-see places to visit around the world as well as Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2023’.

It was the world’s first industrial city
The canals that course through Manchester are a reminder of the city’s history of textiles and trade. It has a rich transport heritage too: it became home to the first purpose-built canal (in 1761), the first bus service in the UK (in 1824) as well as the first public passenger railway (in 1830).

An unrivalled choice of food, drink & more
There are so many, and so many different types of restaurants, bars and other attractions in Manchester - including the city’s Cathedral, John Rylands Library, Manchester Museum, and the Science and Industry Museum. There’s also an unrivalled calendar of world-class events, festivals and nightlife.

Shopping in Manchester is world-class
The Arndale, Market Street and The Trafford Centre feature every one of your high street favourites. Selfridges in Exchange Square, Harvey Nichols, and King Street are the areas to head to if you want to invest in something designer. Finally, The Northern Quarter features many independents and vintage shops if you want to discover something unique.