Windermere & the Lake District Small-Group Day Tour from Manchester
Highlights
- Lake Windermere - The beauty of this large lake has attracted travellers for centuries.
- Hawkshead - A beautiful conservation village where you can discover tasty delicacies and cobbled lanes.
- Wordsworth's Dove Cottage - This little cottage nestled amongst the trees is your new property aspiration.
- Coniston Water - A scenic lake that’s inspired poets and writers throughout the ages.
What's included
- Transportation by a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Air conditioning as standard
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Attraction entry tickets
Overview
Your journey
The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses.
The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses and little lanes make you yearn for a long-forgotten age.
So on this tour, we take you on a day trip through the best locations of England’s most famous National Park.
You learn the tales from Windermere, the largest lake in England and admire Wordworth’s cosy Dove Cottage.
Join this tour, enjoy the scenery, and let nature help you unwind.
Itinerary
You leave manic Manchester behind and head straight for the lovely Lake District.
Your first stop of the day is at Bowness that sits on the shores of Windermere. You have time here to take a leisurely cruise upon the lake or wander around the town and admire the sublime views of the landscapes.
You travel around the southern tip of Windermere and towards Coniston Water. You enjoy the views of this body of water before arriving in the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead. This is where the poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School.
After exploring the cosy village, you take the narrow country lanes north towards Grasmere, a place Wordsworth described as “the loveliest spot that man hath found”.
There's free time to visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, taste the legendary gingerbread, or enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothy before returning to Manchester in the early evening.
Additional Information
Starts
Check-in closes at 08:15 (tour departs at 08:30) - Manchester Piccadilly (Store Street) Pick Up, Coach parking bays, Store Street (Boad Street intersection), Manchester, M1 2WD
Finishes (approx.)
19:30 - Manchester Piccadilly(Store Street) Drop Off, Manchester Piccadilly Station, Store Street, Manchester, M1 2WD
Luggage
You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items. You can find details about luggage storage options here.
Important information
Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
Some attraction tickets can be purchased in advance when you book your tour. You’ll have the option to add at check-out. Other attractions will not be available to book beforehand, instead you can purchase those while on tour.
Tour Attractions
You are able to pre-purchase entrance tickets to the following attractions at the time of booking:
Windermere Lake Cruises
Other attractions may be booked and paid locally during the tour.
Cancellation policy
You'll receive a full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour departure
