Windermere and Lake District Day Tour from Manchester Including 45-Minute Lake Cruise
by Rabbies Trail Burners
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£150.64Overview
The Lake District in England is known for its large lakes and mountain landscapes. This day trip from Manchester lasts about 11 hours and includes transport by a Mercedes mini-coach with a professional driver guide. The group size is limited to 16 people. The tour begins with a stop at Bowness-on-Windermere, a town on the shores of Windermere. Visitors have about an hour to either take a 45-minute cruise on Lake Windermere, which is included in the price, or explore the town and its surrounding views. Next, the tour continues to Grasmere, where there is 90 minutes of free time. Guests can visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, try the local gingerbread, or walk around the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden near the River Rothay. The final stop is Hawkshead, a village with cobbled streets and local foods, where visitors spend about an hour before returning to Manchester. The tour price covers the cruise, transport, and guide but does not include meals, other admission fees, or gratuities. Luggage is limited to 20 kg per person, and children under 5 are not allowed. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bowness-on-Windermere
The tour’s first stop is Bowness-on-Windermere, located on the edge of Lake Windermere. Visitors have about one hour here to take a 45-minute lake cruise included in the tour price or to walk around the town and enjoy views of the lake and surrounding landscapes.
60 min
Lake Windermere
The 45-minute cruise on Lake Windermere is part of the tour price and offers views of England’s largest lake from the water.
60 min
Grasmere
Grasmere is described by Wordsworth as “the loveliest spot that man hath found.” Visitors have 90 minutes here to visit Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth lived, taste local gingerbread, or spend time in the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothay.
90 min
Hawkshead
Hawkshead is a conservation village known for its cobbled streets and local food offerings. Visitors spend about one hour here exploring the village atmosphere.
60 min
Meeting point
Coach parking bays, Store Street (Boad Street intersection), Manchester, M1 2WD. Exit Piccadilly Train Station in Manchester. At Caffe Nero, turn left and walk towards Motel One. Take the first left under the tunnel. Walk until you see your white Rabbie's mini coach.
End point
Coach parking bays, Store Street (Boad Street intersection), Manchester, M1 2WD. Exit Piccadilly Train Station in Manchester. At Caffe Nero, turn left and walk towards Motel One. Take the first left under the tunnel. Walk until you see your white Rabbie's mini coach.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Windermere and Lake District Day Tour from Manchester Including 45-Minute Lake Cruise
by Rabbies Trail Burners
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£150.64Overview
The Lake District in England is known for its large lakes and mountain landscapes. This day trip from Manchester lasts about 11 hours and includes transport by a Mercedes mini-coach with a professional driver guide. The group size is limited to 16 people. The tour begins with a stop at Bowness-on-Windermere, a town on the shores of Windermere. Visitors have about an hour to either take a 45-minute cruise on Lake Windermere, which is included in the price, or explore the town and its surrounding views. Next, the tour continues to Grasmere, where there is 90 minutes of free time. Guests can visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, try the local gingerbread, or walk around the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden near the River Rothay. The final stop is Hawkshead, a village with cobbled streets and local foods, where visitors spend about an hour before returning to Manchester. The tour price covers the cruise, transport, and guide but does not include meals, other admission fees, or gratuities. Luggage is limited to 20 kg per person, and children under 5 are not allowed. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bowness-on-Windermere
The tour’s first stop is Bowness-on-Windermere, located on the edge of Lake Windermere. Visitors have about one hour here to take a 45-minute lake cruise included in the tour price or to walk around the town and enjoy views of the lake and surrounding landscapes.
60 min
Lake Windermere
The 45-minute cruise on Lake Windermere is part of the tour price and offers views of England’s largest lake from the water.
60 min
Grasmere
Grasmere is described by Wordsworth as “the loveliest spot that man hath found.” Visitors have 90 minutes here to visit Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth lived, taste local gingerbread, or spend time in the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothay.
90 min
Hawkshead
Hawkshead is a conservation village known for its cobbled streets and local food offerings. Visitors spend about one hour here exploring the village atmosphere.
60 min
Meeting point
Coach parking bays, Store Street (Boad Street intersection), Manchester, M1 2WD. Exit Piccadilly Train Station in Manchester. At Caffe Nero, turn left and walk towards Motel One. Take the first left under the tunnel. Walk until you see your white Rabbie's mini coach.
End point
Coach parking bays, Store Street (Boad Street intersection), Manchester, M1 2WD. Exit Piccadilly Train Station in Manchester. At Caffe Nero, turn left and walk towards Motel One. Take the first left under the tunnel. Walk until you see your white Rabbie's mini coach.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.