Personal Tours of the Lake District, Northern England and beyond
Places to see...
With breathtaking scenery, whatever the season, this area of Britain is perfect for visiting all year round. Rich in history, heritage and culture, it offers a wealth of fascinating destinations.
Destinations in this area include:
The Lake District - breathtaking scenery
Historical York - with its magnificent Minster
Liverpool - European City of Culture 2008 and home of the Beatles
Manchester - birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
Chester - The walled Tudor City
Examples of tailor-made tours:
Lakeland Scenery
- Keswick - a Lakeland market town
- Castlerigg Stone Circle - a fine prehistoric site
- Lakes - Derwentwater, tranquil Buttermere and unspoilt Crummock Water
- Mountains - attractive Newlands Valley, Honister and Whinlatter passes
Lakeland Writers
- Wonder at Beatrix Potter’s beloved landscapes en route to her home at Hill Top
- Enjoy a delicious lunch in a traditional country inn.
- Explore Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage in Grasmere.
- Cruise Lake Windermere and discover the setting of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons” adventure story.
Yorkshire Dales & Bronte Country (From the Lake District to York)
- From the Lake District, journey to quaint Kirkby Lonsdale and the famous Devil’s Bridge
- Visit medieval Skipton Castle
- Picturesque Haworth village and its Bronte connections
- Marvel at stately Harewood House
- Enter the Viking City of York
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