Vintage Trains is offering railway enthusiasts, couples and families the chance to travel in style to see the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations aboard a heritage train this weekend.

The special Blackpool Illuminations Explorer service departs on Saturday 15 November, picking up passengers from Wolverhampton at 11:02, Stafford at 11:26, and Crewe at 12:17, before arriving in Blackpool at 14:09.

Passengers will have over six hours to explore the seaside town's attractions, including Blackpool Tower, and the historic Heritage Trams collection. The illuminations will be switched on at 17:00, and the return journey departs after dark at 20:14, allowing travellers to experience the spectacular light display before heading home.

Travel options include Tourist Class seating from £127.20, First Class with dining from £206.70, and the premium Pullman Dining experience with brunch and three course evening dinner from £316.94. Family tickets and enthusiast seating in the first carriage behind the locomotive are also available.

The return journey arrives back in Crewe at 21:35, Stafford at 22:08, and Wolverhampton at 22:31. Tickets are available now at vintagetrains.co.uk. All prices include booking fees.