TRAVEL
MARCH 2023 VOL 4
TUESDAY DESTINATION FOCUS Lake District
CUMBRIA
Cumbria & the Lake District is in England’s North Western corner and is where modern tourism was born. From the beautiful lakes to prominent moutains that inspired poets and painters to turn nature into art, the Lake District is one of the most welcoming places to visit on holiday.
& THE LAKE DISTRICT
The Lake District is a landscape full of adventure, heritage and sophisticated cuisine. Cumbria and the Lakes are a very welcoming place and are very aware of how to look after their guests with an array of different hotels and B&Bs there is always somewhere to suit everyones needs.
Home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - The Lake District National Park itself & Hardian’s Wall. It really is England’s most extraordinary and stunning holiday destination. Breathe in the fresh country air and take in the benefits of the wide open spaces. You can really lose yourself in the tranquility of the Lakes.
The Lake District is made up of a collection of beautiful little towns and villages from Ambleside to Grasmere and Keswick to Windermere. These different towns are known for a mutitude of things, Grasmere has it’s famous to die for gingerbread, Hawkshead has close links to Beatrix Potter and her famous Peter Rabbit stories - you can visit her house and gardens of Hill Top Farm which is now a National Trust property or if you are more interested in Beatrix Potter’s stories than why not explore ‘The World of Beatrix Potter’ Museum in Windermere.
RYDAL MOUNT & GARDENS
Visit Rydal Mount, William Wordsworth’s favourite family home, that lies between Ambleside and Grasmere and commands stunning views of Windermere and the surrounding fells. The house was a focus for romantic literature that remains in the Wordsworth family to this day.
LOTHER CASTLE & GARDENS
Of the many treasures waiting to be explored, Lowther Castle is a particular gem - having been built at the turn of the 19th century on the site of two previous houses, the Castle was a grand affair boasting a room for every day of the year. Its gardens were the envy of the North. Today the Castle is one of the most intriguing visitor attractions in the country with dramatic ruins, gardens within gardens and an adventure playground to rival the best in the land.
LAKE WINDERMERE CRUISE
Step onboard a boat for a 40 minute sightseeing cruise on the stunning Lake Windermere to Lakeside, where you will take a train ride on a short journey through the beautiful scenery of the Leven Valley to Haverthwaite.
ACCOMMODATION
The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick is set in an excellent central location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. Newly refurbished this hotel is the perfect place for exploring the stunning lakes and fells.
One of the finest hotels in the Lake District it benefits from a stylish restaurant with new menus where your senses are taken on a culinary journey. The conservatory allows for more relaxed dining as you look over the market square. A Bar Lounge is a comfortable place to relax and have a drink after a great day of exploring.
BOOK IT
Enjoy multiple departures we have on offer to Cumbria and the Lakes.
Lakeland Explorer departing Monday 29th May - Friday 2nd June 2023. On our way to The Lake District is a unique destination and is home to a stunning combination of rugged crags, rolling wooded valleys and tranquil lakes. The bustling market town of Keswick is the perfect base, from which we will explore some of Cumbria’s most stunning and dramatic landscapes.
Explore Rydal Mount and Gardens, William Wordsworth’s favourite family home and discover the breathtaking views of Windermere and Rydal Water. The house continues to be owned by the Wordsworth family and retains the feel of a lived-in family home.
Visit Lowther Castle and Gardens, a magnificent Gothic ruin recently renovated from a derelict shell to an award-winning visitor experience. View the Story of Lowther exhibition and wonder around the 130 acres of gardens.
5 Day Tour from £685 per person. For more information or to book click the link - https:// onlinebookings.johnsonscoaches.co.uk/Tour/ lakeland-explorer-23
To view all other tours and excursions to Cumbria and the Lake District click herehttps://onlinebookings.johnsonscoaches.co.uk/ Tours/Search/lake%20district
