Lake District Full-Day Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Windermere Cruise
by Evan Evans Tours
Overview
The Lake District National Park in England is known for its large lakes, valleys, and historic villages. This full-day rail tour from London includes a reserved train journey from London Euston to Oxenholme Station with free Wi-Fi on board. Upon arrival, an expert guide meets the group to begin a small-group bus tour around the Lake District. The bus route follows the shores of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, where participants take a 45-minute scenic cruise. The tour also stops in Hawkshead, a medieval village with narrow alleys, a 16th-century church, and links to poet William Wordsworth. Visitors have about 45 minutes to explore Hawkshead’s streets and shops, including the Hawkshead Relish Company. The tour includes visits to the Langdale Valley, Tarn Hows, and the village of Coniston, known for Coniston Water and its history with Donald Campbell CBE, a water speed record holder. At Tarn Hows, the group can take in views of a well-known beauty spot. A stop is made at Hill Top House, the former home of Beatrix Potter, where guests spend about 30 minutes. If Hill Top House is closed (Fridays outside UK school holidays or November to February), the tour visits the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness instead. The day includes a traditional English cream tea served during the tour. After completing the sightseeing, the group returns to Oxenholme Station for the reserved train back to London Euston. The total duration of the tour is about 13 hours. Lunch is not included, and hotel pickup or drop off is not provided. Gratuities are also not included.
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Itinerary
Lake District National Park
The tour begins in Windermere and travels toward Langdale Valley, an area known for farmland and heritage. The route follows Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, while the driver and guide share stories about the National Park.
Hawkshead
This medieval village has narrow alleys and historic squares. It hosts a grammar school dating from 1585, attended by poet William Wordsworth. St Michael and All Angels Church, dating back to the 16th century, overlooks the village. Visitors have about 45 minutes to explore Hawkshead, including the Hawkshead Relish Company.
45 min
Tarn Hows
After visiting Coniston village, the tour stops at Tarn Hows, a well-known beauty spot that has inspired artists and writers. Visitors can take in the views before moving on to Hawkshead or the next stop.
Coniston Water
The village of Coniston is known for Coniston Water and Donald Campbell CBE, who set the world water speed record of 276 mph. Visitors may see the Steam Yacht Gondola, a rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht offering cruises on the lake.
Lake Windermere
Guests enjoy a 45-minute scenic cruise on Lake Windermere, England's largest lake.
45 min
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
The former home of Beatrix Potter, this property is visited for approximately 30 minutes. It is closed on Fridays outside UK school holidays and from November to February. When closed, the tour visits the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness instead.
30 min
Meeting point
Please do not wait to meet our staff at London Euston Station as we do not conduct in-person departures. All tickets and information for the tour will be sent electronically in advance via email. Upon arrival at Oxenholme Station, a local guide will meet and greet on the platform.
End point
Please do not wait to meet our staff at London Euston Station as we do not conduct in-person departures. All tickets and information for the tour will be sent electronically in advance via email. Upon arrival at Oxenholme Station, a local guide will meet and greet on the platform.
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Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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