Lake District & Windermere Cruise Day Trip from Manchester
Explore lakes, heritage railways and villages with literary connections
Duration
9 hrs 45 mins
Includes
Lake cruise, Guide, Transfers
Highlights
Explore the Lake District National Park on a shared coach day trip from Manchester with a professional driver-guide. Discover the countryside of this UNESCO World Heritage Site without navigating the roads yourself.
- Admire Windermere’s waters and surrounding fells from a lake cruise
- Ride in restored 1950s carriages hauled by heritage locomotives on the seasonal railway
- Explore medieval Hawkshead, known for its connections to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
Itinerary
- Meet your guide at the Coach Bays on Store Street, outside the NCP Store Street Car Park, Manchester, M1 2WD. Depart at 09:00 for your 9-hour 45-minute guided tour.
- Ride the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.
- Take a cruise on Lake Windermere.
- Explore Bowness-on-Windermere, followed by Tarn Hows and Hawkshead.
- Return to the Coach Bays on Store Street in Manchester at 18:45.
What's Included
- Windermere Lake Cruise admission
- Heritage steam railway ride, available seasonally
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Round-trip coach transport from the meeting point
Important details
- Ages 5+ only
- Bring hand luggage only; there is no space on board for larger bags
- Arrive 5 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
You'll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (destination local time). Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
Product ID: SCG6CQ
Meeting details
Coach Bays, Store Street, outside NCP Store Street Car Park, Manchester M1 2WD
Experience provided by Greetwell Local Partners
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