A tour operator has chosen The Velvet Coaster pub in Blackpool as a highlight on its northern tour.

Last month, it was announced that MyUKTour would be orchestrating two holidays centred around JD Wetherspoon pubs.

The Velvet Coaster, a vibrant venue located on Blackpool's promenade, will be the second stop on the operator's northern route.

The pub, sitting only a short distance from Blackpool's Pleasure Beach, was recently declared 'Britain’s nicest Wetherspoons', an award given due to the quality of service provided by its staff and the warm reception given by its regulars.

Andrew Wills, the owner of MyUKTour, said: "Choosing The Velvet Coaster in Blackpool as a highlight of our Grand Tour was an obvious choice, due in part to its unique blend of history and grandeur.

"This Wetherspoons pub isn’t just a fantastic place to have a drink, it's an enormous part of Blackpool’s vibrant culture and offers visitors a truly unique experience.

"The Velvet Coaster stands out from other venues for its impressive architecture.

"Located on Blackpool’s lively promenade, it exudes the kind of opulence that harks back to the golden age of seaside entertainment.

"With stunning interiors, ornate ceilings and plush furnishings, The Velvet Coaster showcases a certain historical charm.

"After lunch in The Velvet Coaster, tour guests can enjoy time at Blackpool’s iconic Pleasure Beach.

"Incorporating this fantastic venue into our tour means that visitors can experience Blackpool’s unique character in a setting that’s as memorable as it is historic."

The tour will visit Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear.

Towns and cities visited on the tour include Keswick, Blackpool, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Harrogate and Sunderland.

The duration of the tour is six days and includes a private guided tour and a four-star hotel accommodation.

The tour will start in Keswick and will finish in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Anyone interested in learning more about the northern JD Wetherspoon tour can get further information by visiting the MyUKTour website: myuktour.co.uk/uktours/tours-of-england/JD-Wetherspoon-Tour-North/