Lake District Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise
- Visit many of the spectacular sights within England's largest National Park, the Lake District
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the beautiful Lake Windermere and visit the medieval village of Hawkshead
- Stop by the home of Beatrix Potter, set amongst soaring mountains and picturesque valleys
- Experience a typical and delicious cream tea at the Lindeth Howe Hotel, once owned by Beatrix Potter
Options
Standard Class Ticket
Inclusions
English-speaking guide (Meet in Oxenholme)
Small group guided tour of the Lake District
Cream tea at the Lindeth Howe Country Hotel
Scenic lake cruise on Lake Windermere
Round-trip train tickets with reserved seats in Avanti West Coast (Standard class)
WiFi onboard the train
Information pack
Visit Hill Top Farm, home of Beatrix Potter (April-October, subject to change)
Visit the World of Beatrix Potter (November-March, subject to change)
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Tour guide or escort on the train journey
Lunch
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 5+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 5-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity
Please be responsible for your personal belongings. Klook / the operator will not be held liable for any lost belongings during the trip
Please note that there is no in-person guide at London Euston station. You will meet your guide upon arrival at Oxenholme (Lake District). Meeting point instructions will be emailed 7 days prior to departure
Please note the train journey is unescorted. Upon arrival at Oxenholme station in the Lake District, a tour guide will greet you to begin your guided Lake District tour
The Hill Top Farm is closed for winter from 1 November 2024 to 15 February 2025. This tour visits the World of Beatrix Potter during this time
Beatrix Potter's House is closed on Fridays, the shop and gardens are open
For information regarding mobility issues, please contact the operator at [email protected] or call +44-020-7950-1777
Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility
What's included in Lake District Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 08:00, meet up at Euston Station. Outbound: Train departs from London Euston at 08:30 and arrives at Oxenholme at 11:08. Please do not wait to meet a guide at the train station as the train journey is unescorted.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 13 hour(s), Guided tour, Oxenholme Station, Lake District guided tour, Hawkshead, Hill Top Farm (April-October), World of Beatrix Potter (November-March), Lake Windermere Cruise, Hill Top Farm will be closed this winter from 1 November 2024 to 15 February 2025. This tour will visit the World of Beatrix Potter during this time
- [Dining] Afternoon tea, Lindeth Howe, Savor tea and scones while admiring the picturesque countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter's novels
- [Return] 21:30, at Euston Station, Return: Train departs Oxenholme at 18:30 (18:26 on Saturdays) and arrives at London Euston at 21:20
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
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Embark on a scenic journey to the Lake District, the enchanting region that inspired Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales.
Begin at London’s Euston Station with a train ride to Oxenholme, passing through the idyllic English countryside. Meet your guide and explore the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, home to cobbled streets, quaint squares, and the Old Grammar School, where William Wordsworth once studied.
Take in breathtaking scenery in Langdale Valley and stop at the serene Blea Tarn before boarding a cruise across Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. Conclude your day with traditional Cream Tea at Lindeth Howe Country House, a historic gem once owned by Beatrix Potter herself
Route
How to get there
By train: Take Caledonian Sleeper Line or Overground Line or Virgin Trains Line or West Midlands Trains Line to Euston Station
By subway: Take Northern Line or Victoria Line to Euston Station
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time
Meet
Venues
- London Euston Station
