10 Cultural Tours in Cumbria That You Shouldn't Miss

A very special day tour through the Lakes to see the home of Beatrix Potter and the gardens in which Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck lived.  After which we will travel through some beautiful scenery to visit the special Beatrix Potter Gallery.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Entry Tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Discover some of northern England’s most picturesque regions on this 5-day excursion from Edinburgh. With an expert driver-guide, enjoy a scenic journey along the magnificent East Lothian coastline to the historical city of York. From here, visit the breathtaking natural beauty of North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales, and then relocate to the charming market town of Keswick to explore the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall. Numbers limited to 16 on this small-group tour, ensuring an intimate experience with personalized attention from the guide.

Inclusions: Professional guide/driver, Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach, 4 nights in B&B or 3-star Hotel accommodation (en-suite rooms with breakfasts), Small group tour (16 people max)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Admission fees.

If you’re short on time in the Lake District then this morning tour is a fantastic way to see a lot in not much time. Not only will you see six different Lakes (also called Tarns, Meres and Waters) you go over Kirkstone pass, take in the views at Castlerigg Stone Circle and visit the Village of Grasmere.

Inclusions: Transport in a small mini-coach, On-board commentary in English

Exclusions: Food & drink, Additional Entrance fees, Drivers gratuity (Optional)

This tour takes you to: • Grasmere Village. • Church Stile the former inn where William Wordsworth, his brother John and fellow romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge stayed for several days during their Lake District tour in 1797. • Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where Sarah Nelson invented the world famous "Grasmere Gingerbread" in 1854. • The Wordsworth family graves. • St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshipped. • Dove Cottage where William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy lived from 1799 to 1808. • Views of Grasmere, the beautiful lake the Wordsworths knew so well. • Rydal Mount William Wordsworth's best loved family home from 1813 to his death in 1850. • Rydal Hall Gardens where Wordsworth admired the waterfall from the "grot" viewing house. • Rydal Church built on the site chosen by William Wordsworth which also inspired two of his poems. • Dora's Field bought by William Wordsworth in 1826. • Views of Rydal Water, one of the smaller lakes.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Entrance to Rydal Mount, Entry to Dove Cottage, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This tour takes you to: • Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside • Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard • Guided walk around Haworth, unchanged since the Brontes lived there • Visit romantic gothic ruins of Wycoller Hall, “Ferndean Manor” of Jane Eyre • Private Tour, only your group will participate

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety, Small group size for a more intimate experience, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Entry into the Bronte Parsonage Museum

Exclusions: Food and drinks

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries.  Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops.  Let us take you on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning scenery, combining the best of the North and South Cotswolds.  

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Live commentary on board, Bottled water, Beverages, Pick up from hotels in North Oxford on request , Pick up from Oxford Railway Station on request

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Join this five-day adventure exploring York and the Lake District from London, where you'll savour beautiful scenery in the Lake District and visit Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge as you travel through the heart of Britain. This small-group tour will you'll take you on a journey of spectacular scenery, literary legends and historic cities... • Enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Lake District and historic cities like York and Cambridge • See the homes iconic literary figures William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter • See the Magna Carta in Lincoln Castle, take-in the imposing York Minster and visit King's College Chapel, Cambridge • Small-groups with a maximum of 16 passengers, starting & finishing in London • Includes: 4-nights accommodation, Tour Leader and minibus transportation

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4-nights en-suite accommodation, Driver/guide, Transportation in air-conditioned minibus, Small-group tour (max. 16 passengers)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

This tour takes you to: • Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside • Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard • Guided walk around Haworth, unchanged since the Brontes lived there • Visit romantic gothic ruins of Wycoller Hall, “Ferndean Manor” of Jane Eyre

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety, Small group size for a more intimate experience, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This tour gives you a day in the Lake District National Park, from Liverpool. It’s an ideal way to see amazing landscape associated with this stunning National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Leaving Liverpool, the tour heads North to the Lake District via the M6 Motorway, in approximately two hours you will arrive in the Lake District. As you start your Lake District tour, you will visit the medieval village of Hawkshead, famous for its connection with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. You will see incredible scenery as you venture into the heart of the Lake District from Hawkshead, with plenty of photo stops along the way. Your Lake District day tour would also not be complete without a cruise on one of the famous lakes. You can sit back and enjoy the unrivaled views of the lake and the fell ranges beyond! As your Lake District tour comes to an end, we will then continue our journey back to Liverpool. Children must be 5 years or over.

Inclusions: Knowledge driver-guide, On-board commentary, Lake cruise

Exclusions: Gratuities

This tour is a beautiful tour day, full of beauty and natural wonder, out but is rough guide to your days travel, as customers may amend the tour to suite there needs or wish list. Please contact Simon to alter your tour. Thank you.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water and sort drinks will be a at any point on your tour!

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