Saturday:
We depart London at 08:00 to start our journey north. Our first stop is at Bowness on Windermere. One of the best ways to enjoy the sights and attractions of the Lake District is to take a cruise on the largest lake ~ Windermere. Cruises offer a choice of short excursions or a complete circuit of the lake. (From £4:00 - £9:75). Your Tour Manager will be able to advise you on all the various cruise options available to you and arrange for a discounted group price. You will find the World of Beatrix Potter, home to Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle. (£3:75) and many great craft and gift shops in the town centre. Late afternoon we make our way to the picturesque seaside town of Whitehaven. Time to settle in before venturing out for the evening.
Sunday:
We head away after breakfast to visit Grasmere. It is here that you can visit Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth. The award-winning Wordsworth Museum displays a unique collection of manuscripts, books and paintings interpreting the life and works of Wordsworth. You can take a tour of the Cottage and explore the garden. In the village of Grasmere you'll find Sarah Nelson's Gingerbread Shop where gingerbread is baked fresh each day.
Continuing onto our final destination. The town of Keswick located near Derwentwater. Yet another opportunity to enjoy a lake cruise on Derwentwater. The pencil Museum is only a short walk from the town centre. (£3.00). Here you can find out how they get the lead inside the pencil. The Cars for Stars Museum (£3:50) features vehicles from TV and films, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Batmobile, Back to the Future Delorean, the James Bond collection, Del Boy's Reliant Robin, Knightrider's KITT, Laurel & Hardy's Model T, The Flintstones, The Munsters and many other famous vehicles and motorcycles. The evening is spent in Keswick.
Monday:
Heading away after breakfast we make our way to Hawkshead. A small village with cobblestone streets and quaint houses. You can visit the Hawkshead outdoor clothing company and the school where William Wordsworth attended. There is also the Beatrix Potter Gallery home to the original illustrations from her books. Enjoy a pub lunch before we start homeward journey.
Includes:
- Return coach travel
- 2 nights hotel accommodation twin/double with breakfast
- Excursions as per itinerary but no entrance fees are included.
Trip Dates
Booking Conditions
Please note the following conditions and informatoin does not apply to the London Walks featured on our site. All walks are run by the original London Walks Company and more information can be found on their website www.walks.com.
All our trips* depart from Bressenden Place, which is a few minutes walk from Victoria Underground Station. All day trips depart at 9am unless otherwise stated.
*Times and departure points for London Walks are displayed on the walks pages of this website. They DO NOT depart from Bressenden Place at 9am.
*Weekend departure times vary and it is your responsibility to check the departure time for your trip, which is published on our website. Tracks cannot be held responsible for missed departures due to late arrival.
Online Discounts:
These only apply to tours booked and paid for online, they are not available over the telephone or by any other means of payment. They are for a limited period and limited number of seats. The offer can be withdrawn at any time.
To take up the offer you must always write the discounted price on the booking form. Failure to do so will result in full payment being taken.
Double Booking Special:
Our double booking special offer will save you £2 on the price of your second day trip. To take advantage of the offer, you need only complete one booking form. In the comments box at the bottom of the page you need to provide details of the second day trip you wish to book. Discount only applies when ONE PERSON is travelling on TWO DIFFERENT departures, NOT to two people travelling on the same departure.
General Booking Conditions:
All Day Trips: Once booked and paid for are non refundable nor transferable under any circumstances.
Weekend and Short Breaks: 50% cancellation charges if cancelled before 14 days of travel, if cancelled less than 14 days 100% cancellation charges. Transfers on weekend tours can be made up to 14 days prior to departure, subject to availability. A transfer fee of £20 per person will be charged.
Tracks cannot be held responsible for any costs, incurred due to the late arrival or departure of the coach.
Those booked on our weekend and short break tours are required to have travel insurance to cover them throughout the tour.
We reserve the right to alter the itineraries as required. On the rare occasion when we have insufficient numbers we reserve the right to withdraw the tour. All clients will be notified in advance and offered an alternative tour or full refund.
Those travelling on tours outside the United Kingdom are required to travel with their passports and any necessary visa. The issue of a travel visa is the sole responsibility of the client.
Complaints
Should you have a complaint during the tour, contact your tour manager and they will do their best to rectify your problem. If we cannot resolve your complaint at the time, you should make your complaint in writing and send it to us at Tracks Travel Limited, The Flots, Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9TG, within 21 days of the end of the tour. We will be unable to deal with any complaints unless we receive details in writing in that time period.
