The Final The Blackpool Final | Timetable of Events   The Blackpool Final   The final takes place in Blackpool on a weekend in early September. The headquarters for the event is the Hilton Hotel on North Shore, where the theory tests are held and the awards ceremony takes place.   Most companies choose to accommodate their teams at the Hilton Hotel as part of the reward for success in the local qualifying contest, but there is no obligation to do so. The Hilton Hotel package negotiated by BDoY includes a place at the gala dinner, whereas teams staying at other hotels need to book and pay for places at the dinner with the BDoY Competition Secretary.   Please note that responsibility for booking hotel rooms and places at the gala dinner rests with the individual competing companies.   ©2003-2010 UK Bus Driver of the Year Association Ltd. Registered in England, No. 2159826. Registered office: 'Melrose', Tattenhall Road, Tattenhall, Chester. CH3 9QH. Design by Insomniac.