Includes:
- Return Coach from London
- 3 nights twin/double Hotel Accommodation
- 3 Continental Breakfasts
- Christmas Lunch including Wine
- Visit to Liverpool - Home of the Beatles
- Sightseeing around the Lake District
- Services of Tracks Tour Manager/Driver
Day 1:
We depart London at 08.00 to start our journey north. Our first destination is the famous Merseyside city of Liverpool. We make our way to the Albert Docks area. Here as well as enjoying the sights and attractions you can discover more about the fab four. The Beatles Story (£8.99) tells the history of the Fab Four right from the early days at the Cavern Club (complete with replica of the club) to John Lennon's murder and the other band members' solo careers. With posters, photos, personal memorabilia and of course an appropriate soundtrack this is the place to come for any Beatles fan. Nearby you can take a ferry across the Mersey (£4.95) which offers fantastic river views of Liverpool's impressive skyline. The Tate Liverpool (Free) is housed in a converted warehouse in the Albert Docks and is the largest gallery of modern art and contemporary art outside London. Heading away mid afternoon we continue on to our hotel in the beautiful seaside town of Whitehaven. We will make a stop for you to purchase drinks for Christmas Day Evening. Time to settle in before venturing out for the evening.
Day 2:
Christmas Day.
After a leisurely breakfast (don't forget to phone home!!) we will take a trip into Whitehaven. Whitehaven was originally a busy port with connections to the rum trade and later coal mining. Take a brisk walk along one of the local beaches, which have vast expanses of golden sand. Returning back to our hotel in time for your 3 course Christmas Lunch, including wine. Feeling mellow we can spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the hotel, play board games and continue to party.
(We suggest that you all purchase one small gift of no more than £5.00 to exchange with your fellow travellers on Christmas Day)
Day 3:
A relaxing day. 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 depart from near Ambleside and offer a choice of short excursions to Bowness on Windermere or a complete circuit of the lake. (From £4.00 - £9.75). There is also an option of enjoying a Lake Cruise down to Lakeside followed by a steam train journey to Haverthwaite. 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. The more adventurous can hire a bike and explore the countryside or maybe undertake one of the many walks in the area. Mid afternoon the coach will travel from Ambleside down to Bowness on Windermere. Here you can explore the town centre, visit the World of Beatrix Potter, home to Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle. (£6.00) Explore the local shops and enjoy a meal out at a local pub or restaurant before we venture back to Whitehaven.
Day 4:
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. A short walk away from the town is the lake. Here you can hire rowing boats (weather permitting), the lake is 1 mile long, half a mile wide and only 75 feet deep.
Our final destination is 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. (£2.50) 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.
We will then head home to London where we aim to be back by 22.00
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Trip Dates
Booking Conditions for Tracks Travel not Tracks Worldwide
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 and aim to return back to London for 7pm. The MegaDay tours depart at 08.00 and aims to be back for 8pm, as does the Cardiff day trip.
*Times and departure points for our Weekday Tours are still a few minutes walk from Victoria underground but they DO NOT depart from Bressenden Place at 9am. You will get directions in your email confirmation.
*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 refund or rebook you if you miss your tour or services as a result of delays on other transport services such as traffic, underground, buses and/or railways.
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.
Please note entrance fees are subject to change at any time and are a guide price only.
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.
