Explore an area renowned for its breath-taking scenery, stunning natural beauty and quaint market towns on this fantastic full-day tour to England's largest National Park. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere and indulge in a spot of traditional Afternoon Tea amidst the tranquil surroundings of one of the most beautiful areas in the country.
• Panoramic Small Group Tour of the Lake District • Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere • Visit medieval Hawkshead Village & Hill Top House ( the former home of Beatrix Potter) • Drive through the stunning Langdale Valley • Tarn Hows – renowned beauty spot • Experience a traditional English cream tea • Return train journey with reserved seating from London
First Class Rail Travel
The tour starts in Windermere and heads towards the Langdale Valley, which is filled with heritage and farmland. On route to the Langdale valley you will drive along the famous Lake Windermere and our Driver/Guide will tell you many stories about our wonderful National Park..
Hawkshead is a charming medieval village full of narrow alleys and characterful squares. It is home to a grammar school which was established back in 1585 and where the famous English poet, William Wordsworth went to school. Overlooking the village on a hill, you can also find St Michael and All Angels Church, that has been there since 16th century. Whilst we're talking about Hawkshead we also must mention the delicious Hawkshead Relish Company, which is definitely worth a visit! Hawkshead is a village where you get a real sense of history and it is a great place to explore, which is why we include it in so many of our tours.
You will have time to take in the stunning scenery at Coniston before heading to Tarn How’s. Tarn Hows is another one of the Lake District's hidden gems. It has been the inspiration for many artists and writers and once you visit, you will understand why. After admiring the views, the tour will then take you to the final stop which is a trip to Hawkshead.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• This is not your train ticket. Your electronic train tickets and detailed tour information will be sent to you one week before your scheduled departure date via email (or within 24 hours if booked within one week). 22 DEC 24 to 05 JAN 25 (inclusive). No tours available during this period • Please do not wait to meet a guide at London Euston train station as the activity provider does not conduct in-person departures. You will meet your guide upon arrival in Oxenholme (Lake District) , meeting point instructions will be sent to you via email 7 days before your departure. • Outbound: Train departs London Euston: 08:30 / arrives Oxenholme: 11:08 • Return: Train departs Oxenholme: 18:30 (18:26 Sat) / arrives at London Euston at 21:20 • Please note that the train journey is unescorted. • Child age: 5-11 yrs inclusive (Children under the age of 5 are not permitted on this Tour) • Itinerary is subject to operational and seasonal variations • We will make every effort to fulfill any requests you have for seating on the train however this cannot be guaranteed