Lake District Explorer
- Duration: 3 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2T12516
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
3 days
3 Days Away - 2023
Three days away to explore the idyllic charm and natural beauty of the Lake District with its rolling hills and shimmering lakes. We include visits to some of the Lakes’ most stunning spots such as picturesque Bowness-on-Windermere, beautiful Grasmere and historic Kendal, home to the famous mint cake!
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
What's Included?
- Return coach travel
- 2 nights at the 2-star Holiday Inn Express, Barrow-in-Furness with dinner & breakfast
- Free excursion to Bowness-on-Windermere & Grasmere
- Included visit to Keswick
- Included visit to Kendal
Lake District
Lake DistrictDiscover the glorious Lake District in Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty with stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, clear, shimmering lakes and rugged mountains.
England’s largest National Park, this beautiful region is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the country’s favourite places for enjoying the outdoors. Lose yourself in the breathtaking landscapes, with a panorama of striking mountains and crags, lush green farmland, rolling fells, thriving woodland, all home to native animals and plants, and idyllic market towns and picturesque villages. The Lake District is also home to England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike (3,206ft) and its largest lake, Lake Windermere.
Bowness-on-Windermere
On the eastern banks of Lake Windermere lies Bowness-on-Windermere, a bustling town that enjoys lovely panoramic views of the lake, plenty of gift shops to browse and quaint cafés and tea rooms to enjoy.
Grasmere
The picturesque village of Grasmere is nestled at the foot of some spectacular fells. This popular village offers plenty of gift shops, art galleries, cafés, tearooms and pubs as well as its own tranquil lake. Home to the poet William Wordsworth for several years, you can visit the Wordsworth Museum or find his grave in the church yard. Grasmere is also renowned for its unique gingerbread, sold from a tiny shop in the village.
Keswick
The pretty market town of Keswick is sandwiched between tranquil Derwentwater and spectacular Skiddaw, England’s sixth- highest mountain. You may like to browse the unique Derwent Pencil Museum, home of the first pencil and the Cumberland Pencil Company, or the fascinating Keswick Museum & Art Gallery, which houses a local history collection and original manuscripts from the famous Lake poets. There are also plenty of shops and quaint cafés to enjoy in the pedestrianised Market Square.
Kendal
The picturesque market town of Kendal is known as ‘the southern gateway to the Lakes’. Home of the famous Kendal mint cake, the town also has a fine selection of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as two castles and museums.
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