A Taste of the Lakes

Discover the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife of Cumbria and the Lake District.

The Lake District is a region of incredible natural beauty and the UK's largest World Heritage Site. On our weekend getaway, discover this much-loved National Park's stunning scenery and abundant wildlife with visits to Windermere, Ambleside and Kendal, leaving you with a relaxed and refreshing feeling.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

2 nights half board

Visits to Skipton, Windermere, Ambleside & Kendal

Lake Windermere cruise

Day 1

After pickups, our journey begins in Skipton, the gateway to the majestic Yorkshire Dales. This picturesque market town boasts a renowned 900-year-old castle, a romantic ruined priory, and a historic cobbled High Street, all steeped in rich history. After free time to explore, we continue to our hotel.

Day 2

This morning, we visit Bowness-on-Windermere, nestled on the fringes of England's largest and most impressive lake, where we include a boat cruise where we enjoy fantastic views of the many islands, mountains and lake scenery. We also make an afternoon visit to the charming town of Ambleside, enveloped by picturesque countryside. Here, you can indulge in a shopping spree at the numerous arts, crafts, and jewellery shops before returning via Coniston Water.

B, D

Day 3

Before returning home, we spend some time in the historic old market town of Kendal, the gateway to the Lake District, situated in the valley on the banks of the River Kent.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness 3*

Our spacious hotel is located on the edge of the Lake District. It offers modern rooms and facilities such as a bar, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG