Tours and Trips in Windermere

The Castle sits majestically in over 70 acres of wild, woodland gardens famous for collections of rhododendrons and azaleas set against the stunning backdrop of the Lakeland fells including Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. The Hawk & Owl Centre is well worth a visit with daily displays at 2pm and watch the wild herons come in to feed at 4pm. The indoor MeadowVole Maze is an entertaining ecological attraction to entertain the young at heart. Playground, cafe, gift shops and an ancient church are all within the gardens. Regular events programme, including festivals, outdoor theatre, historical re-enactors and Halloween Week.

A varied, comprehensive day out of the some of the best sites in the Lake District. On this private tour you will see some beautiful lakes, mountains & villages anywhere. Plus a visit to Castlerigg Stonecircle... think a better version of Stonehenge!

Succumb to the beauty of England's Lake District National Park on this 3-day experience including accommodation, free time and a full-day tour. Spend two nights at the 4-star Lindeth Howe hotel "” a house once owned by Beatrix Potter "” and enjoy time to absorb the Lake Windermere views and perhaps explore nearby Bowness-on-Windermere. Plus, enjoy a guided day trip around the region's highlights. Traveling by comfortable minivan, see ten lakes including Buttermere and Grasmere, cross high passes, visit Keswick and more. Round-trip hotel transfers and daily breakfast and dinner are included on this small-group experience limited to 16 people.

Experience some of the highlights of the Lake District National Park on this full-day Ten Lakes Spectacular small-group tour from Windermere. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with an expert guide, explore the beauty spots and villages of central Lakeland as you learn about its history. Ascend high mountain passes, visit a waterfall, take a sightseeing cruise, and see ten of the most beautiful lakes, including Buttermere and Thirlmere. Discover Borrowdale and quaint villages such as Grasmere; visit Castlerigg Stone Circle; and enjoy free time for lunch in the market town of Keswick.

Enjoy a day on the railways and discover centuries of engineering heritage with this full-day Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway ticket. Hop aboard your train in Ravenglass and take a seat to begin your rail adventure. As you chug through the English countryside, enjoy panoramic views over the Lake District's ancient woodland and rolling hillsides. Gaze over soaring peaks such as the Scafells, and perhaps hop out at any of the seven stops to explore further on foot. Afterward, visit the museum at Ravenglass to learn of England's rich railway history. 

Known for its many lakes and rugged, rolling hills, the Lake District is one of the England's largest and most-visited national parks. Get to know the region, and explore without having to worry about the logistics, on this private tour. Meet your guide at your Windermere accommodation, and set off in a comfortable vehicle. Visit Wastwater (England's deepest lake), discover a megalithic stone circle, admire the Aira Force Waterfalls, and more, plus stop for a traditional pub lunch (own expense).

Discover the landscapes and locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on this private 1-day Lake District tour from Windermere, Bowness or Ambleside. Travel deep into the English countryside as your guide sheds light on the life and times of famous author Beatrix Potter. Enjoy panoramic views over Windermere's open wilderness, and visit top attractions including Wray Castle, Tarn Hows, Coniston Water and Hill Top. Explore the village of Hawkshead at your leisure, take a train journey through Haverthwaite and admire the rolling hillsides from the water during a Lake Windermere cruise.

Lake District Tours or Lake District hiking? A private guided tour with a professional Blue Badge Guide can combine the best of a Lake District tour with short hikes to discover hidden views and sights that only a local guide can show you. The best way to gain a feel for a place is to not just to see it but experience it as much as possible and this tour provides many options to hike to waterfalls, lake side footpaths, easy mountain viewpoints or something longer -  your guide will tailor the tour on the day to include as much or as little hiking to suit you. Your guide knows the best places for lunch be it country pubs or farmhouse tearooms with homemade ice cream. On this tour you will discover the real essence of the Lake District and why it inspired so many writers and artists.

Witness the grandeur of the Lake District's central mountains and western fells on this full-day small-group High Mountain Passes tour from Lake Windermere. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, follow a route first traced by the Romans over the Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, two of Britain's steepest. Ascend through breathtaking fells; visit Roman Hardknott Fort, and ride the heritage Ravenglass and Eskdale railway. After a lunch break, admire spectacular views of Wastwater before returning to Windermere via Coniston Water.

Our Private Hire High Adventure Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 6 seater minibuses will allow you to travel the Lake District in style.

Step off the beaten track and discover the majesty of rural England's Lake District region on this full-day lake explorer tour from Windermere. Travel deep into the countryside with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the Lake District's mountaintops, waterfalls and lakes. Head away from the crowds on a beautiful lakeside drive through Buttermere and Crummock Water. Take in breathtaking views over Grasmere and enjoy an optional cruise onto magnificent Lake Windermere. During your tour. visit local tea rooms to sample delicacies such as gingerbread, scones and cakes.

Hop on the train from London for a scenic journey into the heart of the Lake District National Park on this full-day guided tour. Follow in the footsteps of former resident Beatrix Potter as you visit her farmhouse, then soak up the scenery that inspired her stories as you travel by minibus past wildflower meadows, rugged peaks, and lakes. Visit the charming village of Hawkshead; take a cruise on Windermere, England's largest lake; then tuck into a decadent cream tea at the Lindeth Howe Country Hotel before returning to London.

Discover another side of the beautiful Lake District, and follow in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter, on this immersive, half-day tour. Meet your guide at your local accommodation, and venture first to Wray Castle, a former vacation home where Potter spent time as a teenager. Continue to her home at Hill Top, see the villages she used to frequent, and learn more about her life and works. As you go, you'll also get to admire the Lake District's wealth of scenery.

Visit the Beatrix Potter house and some of the Lake District's prettiest locations on this 4.5-hour afternoon tour from Windermere. After a scenic Lake Windermere cruise, travel through idyllic countryside to Hill Top, the Beatrix Potter home where the beloved children's author lived during the early 1900s. See the garden and rooms left as she would have known them, and learn about her life here. Finish with a visit to the quaint village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school; and Tarn Hows, one of Lakeland's most gorgeous spots.

Enjoy a seamless introduction to the Lake District, and discover its highlight scenery, on this half-day driving tour. Over the course of your tour, you'll see numerous lakes (including Lake Windermere - the largest in the area); will visit the Neolithic Castlerigg Stone Circle; will discover the photogenic Ashness Bridge; will chart the Kirkstone Pass; and much more. As you go, learn all about the region and its history from your guide's commentary.

Experience the rugged beauty of England's Lake District on 6.5-hour day trip from Windermere. Aboard a comfortable coach, you'll wind through the picturesque hills, visit charming English villages and take in the majesty of 10 idyllic lakes including Lake Windermere, Rydal Water, Grasmere, Thirlmere and Derwent Water. Spend a day surrounded by unspoiled nature!

Our Beatrix Potter's Favourite Countryside Private Hire is the perfect tour for small groups of families or friends who wish to have a more intimate experience whilst travelling the Lake District. Our 6 seater Mercedes Viano is a luxury, comfortable minibus which will allow you to explore the Lakes in style.

Immerse yourself in the stunning Lake District on this 4-day tour including accommodation and two day trips. Stay three nights at the 4-star Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, and on arrival, enjoy free time to explore Bowness and Lake Windermere independently. On Day 2, enjoy a full-day tour to ten of Lakeland's most beautiful lakes, including Grasmere and Buttermere. Then, on Day 3, experience the mountain passes and Ravenglass and Eskdale railway of western Lakeland. Daily breakfasts and dinners, plus hotel transfers are also included in your tour.

Follow in the footsteps of beloved British author Beatrix Potter - and see some of the Lake District's loveliest scenery besides - on this full-day, private tour. Following pickup from your Windermere accommodation, you'll travel in a comfortable vehicle to the village of Sawley, where Potter once lived. Entry to her home, Hill Top, is included; once inside, explore the rooms and gardens that fed Potter's imagination. Next, stop for lunch (own expense) before continuing to Hawkshead, where you'll visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery.

Rolling hills, peaceful lakes and sleepy villages await you on this private, full-day of the Lake District from Windermere. Traveling in a private vehicle driven by a professional driver-guide, you'll journey through the beautiful English countryside in search of the region's prettiest lakes. See Windermere, Buttermere Valley and Ullswater Lake; travel along some of the country's highest mountain passes; and visit either Grasmere village or the market town of Keswick.