Tours in Windermere

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.

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.

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.

Visit the homes of great writers such as William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter. Immerse yourself in their literary genius and discover how the Lake District and Cumbria influenced each one in very different ways. The Lake District is teeming with outstanding, stunning and inspirational views which fired some of Britain’s greatest creative minds. If you are enthralled by literature and history alike this is the tour for you. We have chosen the very best for you to explore. 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 unveil the hidden tales of Bowness-on-Windermere? Immerse yourself in a self-guided walking tour through medieval origins to the Victorian boom, discovering the town's transformation from a fishing village to a modern hotspot. From the Royalty Cinema to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, follow the evolution along the lakeside promenade, offering breathtaking views of Bowness Bay. Explore St Martin’s Church, delve into Beatrix Potter's world, and hear intriguing stories of Windermere's islands. With stops at historic landmarks and charming pubs, this self-guided walk is a delightful exploration of Bowness's rich history. 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.

This online guidebook is designed to take the guesswork out of planning your multi-destination trip. No need for endless internet searches—everything you need is in one place, carefully curated with recommendations and helpful links to dive deeper into each destination. This self-drive route explores the beautiful Lake District covering 123 miles (199 km), with a guide for 20 destinations. The route is split into three districts: Westmorland, Allerdale and Western Lakes. Pick and choose from a variety of ideas, including top attractions, hidden gems, and unique experiences and customise your journey to suit your needs. Tailor the itinerary to fit your schedule, with flexible options ranging from 3 to 14 nights. Ideal if you’re travelling with your own car, campervan or rental vehicle. Get started today with instant access (choose the nearest date as with 1 year’s access, there’s no need to wait until your travel date). Use on up to 2 devices—smartphone, tablet, or desktop.

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.

Take a private day trip into the Yorkshire Dales and experience the stunning scenery. You will get to see many iconic places on this tour. Marvel at the vast valleys lined by limestone hills created millions of years ago when the area was at the bottom of an ancient ocean.

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

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.

Best half-day tour for scenery. Your morning will be spent touring around some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the Lake District. This is a stress free, easy way to see a lot of the Lake District in a morning without feeling rushed. You have time to soak up the views and even paddle in a lake if you are brave enough. It is a great way for getting an overview of the Lake District, its culture, history and of course, its amazing scenery. You will get plenty of variety, see magnificent scenery, eat gingerbread and get all the facts, figures and fascinating stories from our friendly, knowledgeable guides and drivers who know the area well. Travelling in a comfortable mini-van with air con & phone charging ports as one of only 6/7 passengers you will find it is easy to ask questions and join in the conversation (if you want to). There are lots of stops for photos and fresh air. It is a great morning out and we can't wait to share it with to you.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

Our Hadrian’s Wall tour travels up to the Scottish Borders. The focus of the day is the ‘Wall’ itself which we travel along exploring its many remains of towers and landmarks. During your day you will have time to enjoy the Roman Army Museum, exploring the history of the Romans and learning what it was like to work on ‘The Wall’. Discover medieval Cumbria, learning about the Scotland England divide through this enthralling journey through a thousand years of history. 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.

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.

Our Private Hire High Adventure Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 6 Seater minibuses will allow you to travel the Lake District in style. Discover the beautiful sights of the Western Lake District on this adventurous full-day tour. Discover the magnificent scenery of the Lake District with its beautiful mountains and dramatic lakes. Make your way over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the steepest passes in England we drive past the extraordinary remains of Hardknott Roman Fort. Embark on the famous miniature Ravenglass and Eskdale railway before heading to a traditional country inn, where you may purchase lunch if you require. In the afternoon you will drive onward to “Britain’s Favourite View” at Wastwater, England’s deepest and most dramatic lake.