Personal Tours of the Lake District, Northern England and beyond
Things to do...
Special events
At different times of the year, there will be special events in the region and you may wish to include these in your itineraries. These may be country fairs, street festivals, unusual exhibitions or parades. Enjoying the events and meeting the people involved allows you to experience the uniqueness of our country and its fascinating traditions.
We can assist you in creating a themed tour, for example:
History and Heritage
Travel through time in historic Chester, from the Romans to the Tudors and beyond.
Walk the historical city walls as the town crier proclaims his news.
Marvel at the architecture of the ancient cathedral.
Absorb the grandeur of stately Arley Hall.
Wander through the beautiful traditional garden then enjoy an afternoon tea with home-baked scones.
If you have a particular interest, there will be location to satisfy it, for example:
For the walker the possibilities are endless - perhaps a stroll round Tarn Hows, an amble around Buttermere, or a hike for the views on Cat Bells.
For the food lover, taste a range of English delicacies and speciality foods in delightful settings - award winning fare such as relishes, ice creams, puddings and pies. Enjoy a hearty pub meal with local ingredients or take a brewery tour to discover the art of brewing an English pint.
For the garden enthusiast, experience a variety of stunning gardens - the famous topiary at Levens Hall, the show gardens at Holehird, or the ‘Gardens through Time’ at Harlow Carr.
For the railway enthusiast - a visit to the world’s largest railway museum in York, a trip on a steam train on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, or a journey along the Settle to Carlisle Railway.
For the birdwatcher, view the ospreys near Keswick, hear the booming bitterns at Leighton Moss, and see the antics of the auks on the cliffs at St. Bees.