Autumn Glory in the Beautiful Lake District 27

Autumn Glory in the Beautiful Lake District

6 Days 18^th October 2027

 

 

Due to popularity of previous tours to this beautiful part of England, we once again return to the stunning Lake District to enjoy the glorious colours of Autumn in Cumbria. This year you’ll enjoy steam trains, a Windermere cruise, a delicious fish & chip lunch, Holker Hall & Gardens, The Lakeland Motor museum, Ulverston’s Laurel & Hardy museum and the iconic Settle to Carlisle railway journey. A fabulous tour with a great variety of lovely excursions staying in a charming Victorian hotel offering panoramic views over Morecambe Bay.

 

Tour Itinerary

 

Monday – We depart Wiltshire and head north up to Cumbria and our hotel in Grange-over-Sands with time to settle in before tonight’s dinner. Comfort stops on route.

 

Tuesday – This morning we travel to Haverthwaite station for a steam train ride up to Lakeside on Windermere where we will meet our boat for a cruise to Bowness-on-Windermere. Free time in this charming town and an opportunity to visit local craft shops or even "The World of Beatrix Potter". We are including a delicious fish & chip lunch plus a drink of your choice in the award winning ‘Trenchers Restaurant’ next to the lake. (N.B- a choice of scampi, sausages and vegan options will also be available). With full tummies we catch our boat back to enjoy the lake views where the steam train will be waiting to take us back to Haverthwaite station where the coach will be waiting to take us back to the hotel.

 

Wednesday – Today we visit the nearby house of Lord & Lady Cavendish, ‘Holker Hall’, which has been in their family for over 400 years. We include entry to this beautiful house to see the distinguished library, elegant drawing room and ornate dinning room. The house is set in 25 acres of formal and woodland gardens with majestic water features for you to explore. We continue the day with a visit a few miles south of the Lake District National Park to the market town of Ulverston. Cobbled streets and colourfully rendered houses and boasting an indoor market hall open 6 days a week. An opportunity to have some lunch here before we visit the ‘Laurel & Hardy museum’ a tribute to the famous son of Ulverston, Stan Laurel, who in partnership with Oliver Hardy became one of the most famous comedy duo’s in the 20^th century. A bronze lifetime statue of the pair can be found in the town. Enjoy a vast collection of memorabilia including costumes and personal items and also you may wish to watch the continually playing Laurel & Hardy films in the mini cinema in this museum.

 

Thursday – This morning we are taking you to the Lakeland motor museum to see a fascinating collection of over 30,000 exhibits that trace the development of road transport throughout the 20^th century, from cars, motorbikes, cycles, automobilia and even a tribute to Donald Campbell with a full-size replica of the 1935 Bluebird car, K4boat and 1967 jet hydroplane Bluebird K7. A great morning of nostalgia before we return to Grange-over-Sands for a free afternoon to relax or enjoy a walk in the hotels 25 acres of private gardens.

 

Friday – Today we are taking you on a classic rail journey (not steam) on the Settle to Carlisle railway which is considered the most scenic rail journey in England as it winds through moorland scenery and over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. The coach will take us up to Carlisle located in northern Cumbria to explore and have lunch before we board the train for an unforgettable journey through the stunning countryside to Settle where the coach will be waiting to take us back to our hotel.

 

Saturday – Time to leave Cumbria and head home to Wiltshire and your waiting taxis after a lovely summer break in one of England’s most stunning counties.

 

 

 

 

Your Hotel

 

Cumbria Grand Hotel – Grange-over-Sands

 

 

Set in 25 acres of gardens and woodlands, this charming Victorian hotel offers panoramic sea views over Morecambe Bay, All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV, hairdryer, and hospitality trays. There is a lift, bar, restaurant, and comfortable lounges.

 

 

Price Includes

6 Days £859.00

4 True Singles No Supplement

4 Double for Sole Use Supplement £200