Tours in Windermere

From the views of Lake Windermere to mountain ranges and historically important sights and dwellings, this tour has it all. There’s something for everyone on this full day excursion into Lakelands awe inspiring land and heritage. An insight and understanding that will change the way you view historic significance in the Lakes. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

View spectacular waterfalls and picture-perfect tarns, amongst some of the most beautiful and impressive scenery in the Lake District, and all in the comfort of your own private vehicle. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Some of your favourite TV and Film has been famously captured in many diverse and expansive areas in the Lake District. Boasting a vast collection of locations across most of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tour picks up on just a small selection. Used for its varied landscape, quaint traditional villages and tranquil waterways. See the Lake District through the eyes of the most creative and imaginative minds, looking for more than the norm. If you’re a film or TV buff this tour is a must! This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Are you ready to travel back to the 1770s and follow in the footsteps of our famed Cumbrian poet and writer, William Wordsworth?  On this tour we will visit the houses that he lived in and travel through the beautiful Lake District that so inspired his work.

Experience our longest and busiest expanse of water, Lake Windermere, the Victorian way, through the picture windows of Claife Viewing Station. Before taking in our well preserved and spectacular panoramic scenery across rugged mountain ranges, unspoilt valleys, large forests, picturesque waterways and traditional Lakeland villages. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Take the scenic route! If you need to travel around the Lakes why not make each journey an adventure, our private hire vehicles will take you on a mini tour, a little longer than a taxi but much more enjoyable! Maximum of 4 guests per booking. We have professional, qualified drivers with high-quality, air-conditioned vehicles. We offer transportation all around the Lake District so please ask for any further requirements.

We have personally selected the best lakeland country pubs that surround Lake Windermere. The drivers are local to the area and able to provide insight to the surrounding area. Our tours are private meaning you will be collected at a location of your choice and taken directly to the each stop along the tour. This tour gives you the peace of mind that you will return safely to your accommodation at the end of your night out without the need to rely on public transport. We have a relationship with the local pubs ensuring groups all be well looked after and seating and offers can be arranged with the owners. Guests will travel in a Land Rover Discovery Sport meaning you will travel in style and comfort with the off-road ability to ensure that the trip will not be impacted by weather conditions.

Experience our longest and busiest expanse of water, Lake Windermere, the Victorian way, through the picture windows of Claife Viewing Station. Before taking in our well preserved and spectacular panoramic scenery across rugged mountain ranges, unspoilt valleys, large forests, picturesque waterways and traditional Lakeland villages. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Step just outside of the Lake District and discover some of the most outstandingly beautiful scenery anywhere in Britain on this popular Yorkshire Dales tour. You will see absolutely breathtaking scenery, spectacular waterfalls, vast, open moors and narrow roads which wind up to incredible views stretching down the Dales for miles and miles. You can walk the cobbled streets of a tiny village packed with tales, legends and history; stroll through a bustling traditional Dales market town and even see the romantic ruined castle where a Queen was imprisoned. Dry stone walls, the traditional Dales cow byres and whitewashed farms dot the landscape where the native breed sheep and cattle wander. Away from the crowds and the bustle you will fall in love with this remarkable, timeless place and the friendly people you will meet. Spectacular views everywhere you look and just a short drive from the Lake District.

Experience Ambleside and Waterhead, two areas of the charming Lake District, at your own pace with Martin, an experienced guide eager to share the area's unique history and character. Step into history as you explore the two picturesque Lake District towns with a story spanning 2000 years. Wander through the old town, once bustling with the wool trade. Hear tales of William Wordsworth and admire charming Victorian buildings, including St Mary’s Parish Church. Discover the Ambleside Roman Fort and stroll along the tranquil Borrans Park shoreline. Please note that attraction entry fees aren’t included in the price of this tour. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

On this tour you will get to see: • Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District. • Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married. • Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit. • Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat. • Hawkshead village • Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix  and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. • Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man • Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.

Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Enjoy a short cruise from Glenridding to Aira Force with Ullswater ‘Steamers' an award winning environmentally accredited Lake District attraction, followed by a spectacular and adventurous sightseeing and experience tour of the more wild parts of the Lake District. Featuring high mountain passes, panoramic scenery, picturesque lakes, unspoilt valleys and waterfalls. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Spending the first half of your day at South Lakes Safari Zoo, feeding and learning about the animals, you'll have worked up an appetite for some lunch. In the afternoon you visit the gothic revival building of Conishead and the Buddhist Temple, now home to a Buddhist community. After soaking up the culture and peaceful surroundings, have fun exploring and learning about the amazing lives and careers of comedians Laurel & Hardy. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Enjoy a short cruise from Glenridding to Aira Force with Ullswater ‘Steamers' an award winning environmentally accredited Lake District attraction, followed by a spectacular and adventurous sightseeing and experience tour of the more wild parts of the Lake District. Featuring high mountain passes, panoramic scenery, picturesque lakes, unspoilt valleys and waterfalls. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Step into the 1930s world of the hit Channel 5 / Masterpiece PBS show "All Creatures Great & Small". On this tour you will spend a remarkable day visiting film locations you will instantly recognise from the show as you pass through the astonishingly beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside. Follow in the footsteps of James, Siegfried, Tristan, Helen and Mrs Hall as you stroll through Darrowby village, past the Vet's Surgery and the Greengrocers to the Drover's Arms. Wave to Mrs Pomphrey and Tricki Woo as you pass by their mansion. You pass over the narrow bridge where James always encounters another vehicle, on your way to Helen's family farm set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales scenery, dotted with sheep and friendly cattle. You will visit these and other locations in a comfy, air-conditioned minivan accompanied by an experienced driver and an expert guide. This tour is exclusive to your group and we can collect you from your hotel in the Windermere area, so it is your day!

Our Private Yorkshire Dales Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 16 seater Mercedes will allow you to travel the Yorkshire Dales in style. Explore the best of the Yorkshire Dales. We drive to the quaint village of Sedbergh and head up to see the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway and the spectacular viaduct. We venture down into Wensleydale and Hardraw before descending into Swaledale through the valley to the small market town of Reeth for lunch. Our next stop is Bolton Castle in which Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned, before our journey up the valley to the spectacular Aysgarth Waterfalls, which is famous for an appearance in the film Robin Hood Prince of thieves. From here we make our way to Hawes for a stop before continuing into the lovely village of Dent, famous for the Dent knitters and brewery. We complete our journey back to Windermere via Kirkby Lonsdale.

This tour is the perfect way to start your trip to the Lake District giving you insight into the industry, culture and history that shaped the whole area. Discover why the Victorians fell in love with the Lakes through the architecture of the Arts and Crafts movement, boating and life on the Lake and the culture and philosophy of the famous artists and thinkers who made the Lake District their home. An insight and understanding that will change the way you see the Lakes. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

A fun experience and a valuable investment - capturing memories for lifetime! How does it work: Following booking, I will contact you to suggest some locations depending on the season and the time of day. I'll also send clothing guidelines. On the day: We'll meet at our agreed location and explore the local scenery in a relaxed and fun way, taking candid images as we explore. Following the shoot: I'll send you a gallery of edited images and you'll be able to choose 5 to download and keep for ever, with further images available to purchase if desired. I can't wait to work with you to create a tapestry of joyful moments frozen forever in time! Bringing young children, fantastic, there is no expectation for them to pose or behave in a certain way, our photoshoots are relaxed and we let the kids lead the way to ensure they are comfortable and leave the day with happy memories.

Travelling around England’s largest lake, you will visit historic sights, beautiful gardens and take in some of the most unrivalled scenery you’re likely to encounter here in the Lake District. Your journey will begin during the danger and hardship of Roman times, all the way through the Victorian era to today. You will experience both history and landscape, collecting along the way memories that will last a lifetime. The Tour Includes: • Full day private tour • Local expert driver / guide • Attraction fees excluded

Our Private Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 6 Seater minibus will allow you to travel the central Lake District in style. The Lake District is renowned for being the most beautiful corner of England. This full-day tour introduces you to ; a magnificent scenery of mountains, valleys, and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a lake cruise, a visit to the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle, set high on the fells, and time in Keswick for lunch. On this Lake District tour you will also travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as Borrowdale Valley, Newlands Valley, Thirlmere, and Grasmere. A highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the most famous and most visited stone circles in the country.

Some of your favourite TV and Film has been famously captured in many diverse and expansive areas in the Lake District. Boasting a vast collection of locations across most of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tour picks up on just a small selection. Used for its varied landscape, quaint traditional villages and tranquil waterways. See the Lake District through the eyes of the most creative and imaginative minds, looking for more than the norm. If you’re a film or TV buff this tour is a must! This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Take the scenic route! If you need to travel around the Lakes why not make each journey an adventure, our private hire vehicles will take you on a mini tour, a little longer than a taxi but much more enjoyable! Maximum of 4 guests per booking. We have professional, qualified drivers with high-quality, air-conditioned vehicles. We offer transportation all around the Lake District so please ask for any further requirements.

This tour takes you to: • Grasmere Village. • Church Stile the former inn where William Wordsworth, his brother John and fellow romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge stayed for several days during their Lake District tour in 1797. • Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where Sarah Nelson invented the world famous "Grasmere Gingerbread" in 1854. • The Wordsworth family graves. • St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshipped. • Dove Cottage where William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy lived from 1799 to 1808. • Views of Grasmere, the beautiful lake the Wordsworths knew so well. • Rydal Mount William Wordsworth's best loved family home from 1813 to his death in 1850. • Rydal Hall Gardens where Wordsworth admired the waterfall from the "grot" viewing house. • Rydal Church built on the site chosen by William Wordsworth which also inspired two of his poems. • Dora's Field bought by William Wordsworth in 1826. • Views of Rydal Water, one of the smaller lakes.