This tour showcases the Lake District's epic scenery as we explore it on a nostalgic train journey, cruises on Windermere and Ullswater and last but not least, on a scenic drive. Throw in a stately home, marmalade and a cream tea, and this tour ticks all the boxes.
This tour showcases the Lake Districts epic scenery as we explore it on a nostalgic train journey, cruises on Windermere and Ullswater and last but not least, on a scenic drive. Throw in a stately home, marmalade and a cream tea, and this tour ticks all the boxes.
Riverside Hotel Kendal
As the name suggests, this charming hotel enjoys a fabulous riverside location in the centre of Kendal, making it an ideal base from which to explore the Lake District. The shops and attractions of the town are a short walk across the bridge. Each of the 58 bedrooms are equipped with hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities and most have river views. Tanners Bar, located on the ground floor, is a modern and welcoming setting and features a small riverside balcony. On the first floor you will find the traditionally decorated Riverview Restaurant. The hotel has a lift to all floors which is accessed via some steps; a stair lift is also available. The hotel also has a sauna, steam room, swimming pool & gym on- site.
Day 1
A leisurely drive to the lake district and our hotel the Riverside in Kendal. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast, we make our way to Haverthwaite Station, here we enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway to the south of Lake Windermere and Lakeside pier. At Lakeside, we board our boat to enjoy a 40 minute cruise around the south of Lake Windermere to Bowness. This Victorian town has been popular with tourists since the mid-1800s and is briming with art galleries, antique shops, independent gift shops, and local artisan food producers. We join our coach late afternoon for the return journey by road Kendal. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 3
A full day circular excursion today via Kendal and Shap Fell to Penrith, from here it's a short journey to Dalemain House & Gardens for a tour of the mansion, learning all about its past and the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards! We have time to explore the beautiful gardens at leisure before enjoying a cream tea. We then make our way to Pooley Bridge for an hour cruise on the Ullswater Steamers to Glenridding, sit back and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the Lakes. We complete our day with a drive over the spectacular Kirkstone Pass. Dinner at the hotel
Day 4
We enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Lake District today, travelling north via Windermere then Ambleside, the head of England's largest natural lake where we can spot the pretty Bridge House as we pass. We then pass Grasmere and Thirlmere on our way to Keswick, explore this lovely market town with plenty of shops, restaurants and museums to browse. Dinner on our return to Kendal.
Day 5
A leisurely breakfast and some free time in to explore Kendal before we make the journey home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
PRICE INCLUDES
4 nights bed & breakfast
3 course dinner each night
Ride on the Lakeside Steam
Railway
Lake Windermere Cruise
Tour of Dalemain House
Cream Tea
Lake Ullswater Cruise
Excursions
Luxury air conditioned coach travel
Single room supplement £100.00
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Alfreton Bus Station | Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street |
| Alfreton, Watchorn Island | Alfreton,Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop |
| Barlborough, Rose & Crown | Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub |
| Barnsley, Eldon Street | Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema |
| Bolsover Market Place | Bolsover Market Place |
| Carlton in Lindrick | Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby |
| Carlton in Lindrick. | Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk |
| Chesterfield, Beetwell St | Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office |
| Clay Cross, Church Layby | Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street |
| Clowne Tesco | Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby |
| Creswell | Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road |
| Creswell Black Diamond | Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY |
| Creswell, Skinner Street | Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery |
| Derby, Full Street | Derby Full Street, Premier Inn |
| Doncaster, Ward Bros | Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale |
| Eckington, Bus Station | Eckington, The Bus Station |
| Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road | Edwinstowe, Bus stop end of Mansfield Rd/Fifth Ave |
| Hodthorpe WMC | Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club |
| Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop | Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop |
| Hucknall, Ogle Street | Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park |
| Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub | Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street |
| Langold, The One Stop | Langold, The One Stop |
| Langwith Junction | Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd |
| Langwith Junction. | Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds |
| Langwith, The Gate Hotel | Langwith, The Gate Hotel |
| Leicester Forest (North) | Leicester Forest East Services North Bound |
| Leicester Forest (South) | Leicester Forest East Services, South Bound |
| Loughborough | Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub |
| Mansfield Woodhouse. | Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane |
| Mansfield. | Mansfield Rosemary St, bus stop near Fire Station |
| McArthur Glen | McArthur Glen Shopping Centre |
| Nottingham, Mount Street | Nottingham NG1 6HG Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way |
| Ollerton, | Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road |
| Ollerton, The Plough Pub | Ollerton, The Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS |
| Retford Market Place | Retford Market Place, Outside Specsavers |
| Rhodesia, Tylden Way | Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way |
| Rotherham, The Bridge Inn | Rotherham, The Bridge Inn Greasbrough Road |
| Sheffield The Penny Black | Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1 |
| Shirebrook, Ashbourne St | Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court |
| Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop | Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop |
| Sutton Lammas Centre | Sutton Lammas Centre |
| The Sidings | The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane |
| Warsop Church | Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60) |
| Warsop Library, High St | Warsop Library, Bus Stop, High Street |
| Whitwell Bakestone Moor | Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue |
| Whitwell Mini Market | Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street |
| Worksop B&Q | Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane |
| Worksop Bingo Hall | Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall |
| Worksop Community Church | Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church |
| Worksop Eyres Corner | Worksop, Eyres Corner |
| Worksop Gateford Road | The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road Worksop |
| Worksop Larwood Health | Worksop, Larwood Health Centre |
| Worksop Pelham Street | Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton |
| Worksop St Annes Church | Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue |
| Worksop Three Legged | Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane |
| Worksop, High Hoe Road | Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge |
| Worksop, Johnsons Depot | Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est |
| Worksop, Kilton Hill | The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill |
| Worksop, Opposite Tesco | Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road |
| Worksop, Plantation Hill | Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton, |
| Worksop, Priory Church | Worksop, Priory Church Car Park |
| Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 | Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop |
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