Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Overview
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9 hours 45 minutes
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Discover the spectacular Lake District National Park with a cruise on Windermere before explore the historic towns and quaint villages of Cumbria.
Enjoy a ride along the Haverthwaite Railway on a heritage train this is included in the price of your ticket from April - October.
Embark on a captivating tour with a knowledgeable and friendly driver-guide abord a comfortable Mercedes mini-van. Our small vehicles allow visitors to venture off the beaten track, experiencing the traditional Lake District countryside in an intimate and immersive way.
From the April 1st 2025 - 31st October 2025 passengers will enjoy a Windermere Lake Cruise followed by a journey through Leven Valley at the southern end of Lake Windermere on a heritage Steam Train. Cream Tea is only available until the 31st march 2025.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be 5 years or older
Please arrive to the collection point at 08:55 Coach Bays, Store Street, (Outside NCP Store Street Car Park), Manchester, M1 2WD What3words Search /// mice.ducks.owner
Steam Train ride is included from the 1st April 2025 - 31st October 2025
Please notify us before the departure date if you intend to bring a service animal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Steam Train ride (5th April 2025 - 31st October 2025)
Windermere Lake Cruise (year-round)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Expert driver-guide
There will be time spend in Hawkshead to purchase food & drink.
Gratuities
What To Expect
Free time to wonder the bustling lakeside town, plenty of places for refreshments.
Lake Windermere
Take in the incredible views that surround Windermere on a lake cruise. Attraction included all-year round.
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The Lake District from Manchester
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dave is a great tour guide!
Jordan H,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was very picturesque and a good way to spend the day even with slightly gloomy weather. Our amazing tour guide, Dave helped to make this tour as enjoyable as it was by giving us great instructions on what to expect throughout the day as well as always being easy to find after getting off the train or back onto the bus. You’ll have a great time on the tour by taking in a different side of the UK and consider yourself lucky if you get Dave as your tour guide!
Best Tour in England
David T,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Best England tour I have been on. Lakes District was awesome. Long day but worth it. Highly recommend. Our driver Mark from Mountain Goat was excellent . He told history of the district and some stories along the way.
David, our driver and...
Franco D,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00David, our driver and also tour guide was amazing!!! super friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour . Even though the weather was not good .. we still having fun . 10 out of 10 for David !!!!
It was okay.
Christopher V,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
3.00The scenery for the time in the Lake District was very nice. The drive to get there and back was long, as expected. The lake cruise was disappointing, as the boat's windows hadn't been cleaned in a while, so taking pics was out. It was a cool and windy day, so topside wasn't an option for many people.
The best experience , we...
BharathKumar R,
Mar 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00The best experience , we travelled using this company previously back in montenegro and we experienced very bad situation with the operators but not with company, but here the best my family were very happy with the people who was there in guidance, must need app for those who want to have safe and marvellous journey experience, thanks for memories
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