See all pictures (6) Your chosen break Blackpool & The Grand National - Festival Zone - 2026 4 day break staying at the Santa Maria Hotel See all pictures (6) Highlights The Grand National The Festival Zone Blackpool The Santa Maria Hotel, Blackpool Highlights Highlights And…… we’re off for a four day break to enjoy the buzz and drama of the famous Grand National! The Grand National is the ultimate test of bravery and stamina as the best steeplechasers and their riders take on the most challenging fences in horse racing. With inclusive admission to the Festival Zone Aintree and coach transfers to and from the racecourse.. What's Included? Coach travel with reserved seatingThree nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The Santa Maria Hotel, Blackpool (Formally The Daish's Hotel)Evening entertainmentAdmission to the Festival Zone at Aintree for the thrilling Grand NationalTime to enjoy the delights of BlackpoolThe Grand National - a 4.5 mile handicap steeplechase featuring 30 of the most testing fences and hurdles in the world of jumps racing. Up to 40 runners and riders must complete full circuits of a unique 2¼ mile (3,600 metres) course, in front of 150,000 spectators at Aintree Racecourse (as well as an estimated worldwide TV audience of 600 million across over 140 countries!). Aintree, on the outskirts of Liverpool has hosted the Grand National Festival since 1839. The Festival Zone is the largest and most atmospheric enclosure at Aintree, with access to view the Parade Ring, Winners Enclosure and Red Rum Lawn.Blackpool - With its many visitor attractions, traditional seaside charm and award-winning beaches, it’s not surprising that so many holidaymakers visit this popular resort.The Santa Maria Hotel, Blackpool - Conveniently located just minutes from Blackpool’s iconic seafront, the Hotel is the perfect base for discovering all that this popular resort has to offer. Enjoy easy access to the town’s most famous attractions including the Blackpool Tower, the Grand Theatre, and a short tram ride to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The promenade, shops, amusements, and beautiful beaches are all just a short stroll away. The Festival Zone The Festival Zone It's Aintree’s most atmospheric enclosure The Festival Zone is the largest and most atmospheric enclosure at Aintree – offering a relaxed experience with views over the closing stages of every race including The Grand National. Your zone pass gives you access to a lot While your Festival Zone Pass does not give you full access to the racecourse – it does however give you access to a lot! Live music and entertainment, plenty of food, drink, betting facilities and big screens are found throughout the area. You’ll have the opportunity to get a good look at the runners before you place your bets (at the Parade Ring), as well as access to the winner’s enclosure (where the winning horses are reunited with their owners and trophies are presented). And it's got the best places to drink! You’ll get access to The Irish Bar, which has screens and betting facilities of its own, as well as the iconic Red Rum Garden, a hive of activity and entertainment - complete with Red Rum statue, a tribute to the most iconic winning horse at Aintree. The Santa Maria Hotel, Blackpool The Santa Maria Hotel, Blackpool The Santa Maria Hotel Blackpool (Formally The Daish's Hotel) located close to the North Pier where comfort, convenience, and seaside charm come together to create the break by coach. Conveniently located just minutes from Blackpool’s iconic seafront, the Hotel is the perfect base for discovering all that this popular resort has to offer. Enjoy easy access to the town’s most famous attractions including the Blackpool Tower, the Grand Theatre, and a short tram ride to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The promenade, shops, amusements, and beautiful beaches are all just a short stroll away. All en-suite bedrooms feature comfortable beds, tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, the hotel also has a lift to all floors. After a day of sightseeing or excursions, relax in the comfortable lounge and bar. The hotel regularly offers live entertainment, bingo nights, and quizzes. Hotel features: All en-suite bedrooms feature a TV, hairdryer & tea/coffee-making facilities Free Wi-Fi in public areas Live entertainment on select nights Large, spacious restaurant Pool table Lift to all floors Blackpool Blackpool A year-round resort Blackpool is a coastal town full of character, by the Irish Sea in the Northwest of England. It’s the UK’s most popular seaside resort – and that’s in the summer AND winter. In the summer, traditional seaside novelties like fish and chips, amusements, piers and long stretches of golden sand siren the masses. From autumn to winter, it’s the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations light up the town, attracting 3.5 million visitors every year. Many local establishments now trade all year round. Take a unique trip around Blackpool The only surviving first-generation tramway in the UK provides a unique trip around town. A number of the original fleet are still available to ride, and there are illuminated trams running September to January - the best seat to see the Illuminations! A playground for kids – and adults alike There is so much to do and see in Blackpool, whether you’re 5 or 50! There are many top attractions – including: Golden beaches The Pleasure Beach BlackpoolZoo, SEA LIFE aquarium, Tower Dungeons, Winter Gardens, Opera House, Black Tower Ballroom, Madame Tussauds and And the iconic Blackpool’s Tower, the town’s landmark,modelled on The Eiffel Tower in Paris. Sport The Grand National The Grand National Even if you don’t follow horse racing - every year, there is one fascinating horse race that’s bound to get your heart racing. The Grand National is a 4.5 mile handicap steeplechase featuring 30 of the most testing fences and hurdles in the world of jumps racing. Up to 40 runners and riders must complete full circuits of a unique 2¼ mile (3,600 metres) course, in front of 150,000 spectators at Aintree Racecourse (as well as an estimated worldwide TV audience of 600 million across over 140 countries!). Aintree, on the outskirts of Liverpool has hosted the Grand National Festival since 1839. A unique course The current course opened in 1839 – the longest jump racing distance in the UK and features 16 wooden fences dressed in distinctive Lake District spruce, each of which are jumped twice with the exception of The Chair and the Water Jump, which are jumped on the first circuit only.It’s not just the unique course which makes the race so fascinating – it’s the event’s unpredictable history. No dress code – but a good excuse to dress up The Grand National Festival starts with Opening Day, followed by Ladies Day and then Grand National Day. Contrary to popular belief, there is no dress code - but it’s a good excuse to dress up! Seats Available Available Taken Your seats can be reserved at checkout Room types & pricing Can't find the room type you need? Call: 0344 815 3001 and we'll do our best to help you. Book now Please note: Room availability on this page is updated every 24 hours.To view current room availability click book now.