Overview
Explore an area renowned for its breath-taking scenery, stunning natural beauty and quaint market towns on this fantastic two day tour to England's largest National Park. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere and indulge in a spot of traditional Afternoon Tea amidst the tranquil surroundings of one of the most beautiful areas in the country.
• Panoramic Small Group Tour of the Lake District
• Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere
• Visit medieval Hawkshead Village & Hill Top House (lakeland home of Beatrix Potter)
• Drive through the stunning Langdale Valley
• Tarn Hows – renowned beauty spot
• Experience a traditional English cream tea
• Return train journey with reserved seating from London
• Free day free on Day 2
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Free Wi-Fi On Board the Train
Culinary Aspect (cream tea on Day 1)
Return Rail Journey
Breakfast
One night's hotel stay at the Lindeth Howe Hotel with Breakfast
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please note there is no meet at London Euston Station as we do not conduct in-person departures. All tickets and information for the tour will be sent electronically in advance via email. Upon arrival at Oxenholme Station, a local guide will meet and greet on the platform.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
● This is not your train ticket. Your electronic train tickets and detailed tour information will be sent to you one week before your scheduled departure date via email (or within 24 hours if booked within one week).
● Please do not wait to meet a guide at London Euston train station as the activity provider does not conduct in-person departures. You will meet your guide upon arrival in Oxenholme (Lake District), meeting point instructions will be sent to you via email 7 days before your departure.
● Outbound: Train departs London Euston: 08:30 / arrives Oxenholme: 11:08 *Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time.
● Return: Train departs Oxenholme: 18:30 (18:26 Sat) / arrives at London Euston at 21:20 (in Day 2)
● Overnight accommodation: Prices stated are per person, based on two people staying in a twin/double room (Single travellers pay a single person supplement rate)
● The train journey is unescorted, you will have a tour guide in the Lake District on Day 1
● Child age: 5-11 yrs inclusive (Children under the age of 5 are not permitted on this tour)
● Itinerary is subject to operational and seasonal variations
● We will make every effort to fulfil any requests you have for seating on the train however this cannot be guaranteed
What to expect
Day 1 London Euston to Oxenholme Station by train, then start Lake Distorict tour by an expert driver/guide
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Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
10 min
Hawkshead Grammar School in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England was founded in 1585 by Archbishop Edwin Sandys, of York, who petitioned a charter from Queen Elizabeth I to set up a governing body. The early School taught Latin, Greek and sciences, including arithmetic and geometry.
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Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
10 min Admission ticket included
Hill Top is a 17th-century house in Near Sawrey near Hawkshead, in the English county of Cumbria. It is an example of Lakeland vernacular architecture with random stone walls and slate roof. The house was once the home of children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter who left it to the National Trust. Please note that this attraction open from Mid February to October only (Friday may be closed).
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Lake Windermere
45 min Admission ticket included
Relax & Enjoy A Scenic Cruise On England's Largest Lake.
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Bowness-on-Windermere
45 min
Bowness-on-Windermere is a town in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England. Due to its position on the banks of Windermere, the town has become a tourist honeypot. After a busy day exploring, what better way to relax than with an English afternoon cream tea experience at the Lindeth Howe Country Hotel, once owned by Beatrix Potter herself?
Afternoon cream tea
Enjoy tea and scones, and soak in the views of some of the famous author's favourite countryside that provided the inspiration for her novels. -
Tarn Hows
10 min
Tarn Hows is an area of the Lake District National Park, containing a picturesque tarn, approximately 2 miles northeast of Coniston and about 1.5 miles northwest of Hawkshead.
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Lake District
2 hours
Your Expert Guide will be waiting for you at Oxenholme Station, ready to whisk you away on your journey into this incredible area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy the scenic surroundings of the Cumbrian Mountains, which includes Scafell Pike, the tallest mountain in England. From here, we will head towards the tranquil beauty spot of Tarn Hows, where we will stop for photos before heading into the Langdale Valley. Derived from the Old Norse term for 'long valley', this stunning glacial valley is decorated with silver waterfalls and impressive rock scenery.
Day 2 Bowness-on-Windermere (free day), Oxenholme Station to London Euston by train
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Bowness-on-Windermere
3 hours
Bowness-on-Windermere is a town in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England. Due to its position on the banks of Windermere, the town has become a tourist honeypot.
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Grasmere
3 hours
You can take a local bus to visit Grasmere is a village and tourist destination in Cumbria, England, in the centre of the Lake District. It takes its name from the adjacent lake. It has associations with the Lake Poets, one of whom, William Wordsworth, lived in Grasmere for 14 years and called it as "the loveliest spot that man hath ever found." (Free day at leisure - suggestion)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Hill Top House, home of Beatrix Potter, is not open Fridays outside of the UK school holidays or between November - February. When Hill Top is closed we will visit the World Of Beatrix Potter in Bowness.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 2 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Overnight Lake District with Afternoon Tea & Cruise from London
Can I cancel Overnight Lake District with Afternoon Tea & Cruise from London for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Where does it start?
Please note there is no meet at London Euston Station as we do not conduct in-person departures.
What's included?
- Free Wi-Fi On Board the Train
- Culinary Aspect (cream tea on Day 1)
- Return Rail Journey
- Breakfast
- One night's hotel stay at the Lindeth Howe Hotel with Breakfast
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, Lake Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Tarn Hows, Lake District, Grasmere.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Evan Evans Tours
