Lake District - Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise
Overview
Explore an area renowned for its breath-taking scenery, stunning natural beauty and quaint market towns on this fantastic full-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 ( the former 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
What's Included
- Return Train tickets (between London Euston and Oxenholme Station (reserved seats)
- Free Wi-Fi On Board (Train Only)
- Return Rail Journey
- Culinary Aspect (Cream Tea)
- Meet your Expert Guide in Oxenholme
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting Location
Euston Road
London NW1 2RT, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Lake District National Park (pass by)
Hawkshead
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tarn Hows (pass by)
Coniston Water (pass by)
Lake Windermere
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Outbound: Train departs London Euston: 08:30 / arrives Oxenholme: 11:08
- Return: Train departs Oxenholme: 18:30 (18:26 Sat) / arrives at London Euston at 21:20
- Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you 7 days prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or, if booked within one week then within 24 hours of booking). We would recommend arriving at Euston Station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure
- Please note that the train journey is unescorted. On arrival at Oxenholme station in the Lake District you you will be met by your tour guide and start your Lake District guided tour
- 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
- 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.
- Hill Top Farm is closed for winter From 1st November 2024 to 15th February 2025. This tour visits the World of Beatrix Potter during this time.
- Please advise us of any special dietary requirements at least 7 days prior to travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Return Train tickets (between London Euston and Oxenholme Station (reserved seats).
- Free Wi-Fi On Board (Train Only).
- Return Rail Journey.
- Culinary Aspect (Cream Tea).
- Meet your Expert Guide in Oxenholme.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake District - Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Return Train tickets (between London Euston and Oxenholme Station (reserved seats)
- Free Wi-Fi On Board (Train Only)
- Return Rail Journey
- Culinary Aspect (Cream Tea)
- Meet your Expert Guide in Oxenholme
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Outbound: Train departs London Euston: 08:30 / arrives Oxenholme: 11:08
- Return: Train departs Oxenholme: 18:30 (18:26 Sat) / arrives at London Euston at 21:20
- Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you 7 days prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or, if booked within one week then within 24 hours of booking). We would recommend arriving at Euston Station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure
- Please note that the train journey is unescorted. On arrival at Oxenholme station in the Lake District you you will be met by your tour guide and start your Lake District guided tour
- 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
- 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.
- Hill Top Farm is closed for winter From 1st November 2024 to 15th February 2025. This tour visits the World of Beatrix Potter during this time.
- Please advise us of any special dietary requirements at least 7 days prior to travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
