Lake District - Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise
Description
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
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Itinerary
The tour starts in Windermere and heads towards the Langdale Valley, which is filled with heritage and farmland. On route to the Langdale valley you will drive along the famous Lake Windermere and our Driver/Guide will tell you many stories about our wonderful National Park..
Hawkshead is a charming medieval village full of narrow alleys and characterful squares. It is home to a grammar school which was established back in 1585 and where the famous English poet, William Wordsworth went to school. Overlooking the village on a hill, you can also find St Michael and All Angels Church, that has been there since 16th century. Whilst we're talking about Hawkshead we also must mention the delicious Hawkshead Relish Company, which is definitely worth a visit! Hawkshead is a village where you get a real sense of history and it is a great place to explore, which is why we include it in so many of our tours.
You will have time to take in the stunning scenery at Coniston before heading to Tarn How’s. Tarn Hows is another one of the Lake District's hidden gems. It has been the inspiration for many artists and writers and once you visit, you will understand why. After admiring the views, the tour will then take you to the final stop which is a trip to Hawkshead.
Coniston is a beautiful village which is well known for Coniston Water and Donald Campbell CBE, who broke the world water speed record of 276mph. You might also catch a glimpse of a Steam Yacht Gondala that's a rebuilt Victorian steam powered yacht that offers cruises on Coniston Water.
Relax & Enjoy A Scenic Cruise On England's Largest Lake.
Famous lakeland home of Beatrix Potter. (The property 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 to learn more about the author and the characters she created.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(75)
This was a terrible tour. I booked 5 tours this trip via Viator and this was by far the worst. All other tours that I booked were 5 stars and this was sub-par. Why? 1. Mike, our guide did not have a sign when met in the train station. We had to search for him in the parking lot. His excuse was that he would know how to find us. 2. He spoke as if he had marbles in his mouth. We had no issues with any other tour guide. 3. His history of the area was all over the place and not well organized. 4. Some stops didn't allow for much time, one stop was 5 minutes 5. We arrived in the lake district for lunch at 2:50 and all the cafes closed at 3:00. Needless to say, we didn't have lunch. 6. The cream tea was 1 1/2 hours which should have been 1/2 hour and the extra hour could have been used for exploring and shopping. Most of the trip seemed very rushed other than the Beatrix Potter tour which was very pleasant and time well spent.
Dear Jeanne_W, Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback regarding your recent tour. We are truly sorry to hear that this experience did not meet your expectations, especially given your otherwise positive experiences with other tours. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered—from the initial difficulty locating your guide Mike, to concerns about his communication style and the organization of the tour. We also regret that the timing of stops, including lunch and the cream tea, was not satisfactory and impacted your enjoyment. Your comments are very important to us, and we will be sharing them with our management team to ensure improvements are made in training, scheduling, and overall guest experience. Please be assured that we take all feedback seriously and strive to deliver the highest standards on every tour. If you would be open to discussing this further, we would welcome the opportunity to make things right and regain your trust. Please feel free to contact us directly at info@evanevanstours.com. Thank you again for your honesty, and we hope to have the chance to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
Peter was excellent. He has amazing knowledge and is really good at story telling! He made good conversation, was clear with instructions, and has amazing driving skills haha! Loved every bit of it! I loved how the company explained everything from start to finish about the travels to and from Euston station and Oxenholme station. This was very helpful!! Would definitely recommend!
Dear Rithika_2002, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Peter. He truly is a gem – knowledgeable, engaging, and a fantastic storyteller! We're thrilled that his clear instructions, warm conversation, and impressive driving skills made your journey enjoyable from start to finish. We're also pleased that you found our communication helpful in navigating your travel between Euston and Oxenholme stations. Making your experience as smooth and seamless as possible is what we strive for. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation – it means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back on another Evan Evans adventure soon! Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
Peter was excellent. He has amazing knowledge and was really good at story telling! He made good conversation, was clear with instructions and has amazing driving skills haha! Loved every bit of it. I loved how they company explained everything from start to end about the travels to and from Euston station and Oxenholme station. This was very helpful!
Dear Rithika, Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're so pleased to hear you had such a great experience with Peter. He's truly one of our best – knowledgeable, engaging, and as you said, a great storyteller! It's wonderful to know that his clear communication and warm personality made the day even more enjoyable (and yes, his driving skills are impressive too!). We're also glad you found the travel information helpful. We know how important clear guidance is when navigating between stations, and we're happy it made your journey smoother. Thank you again for joining us – we hope to welcome you back on another Evan Evans adventure soon! Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
After not being able to the find the tickets in time ; I missed my train and missed the entire tour. I reached out to the company for a refund to my disgust they just took my $600aud and laughed all the way to the bank. Despicable
Dear T1733JIcourtneym, Thank you for providing us with feedback. We apologise that your experience failed to meet your expectations. Our company strives to provide our customers with the best experience possible. Please know that your experience is not normal, and we have taken steps to ensure that no other customers have the same issue. We would like to hear from you with any additional questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact us on 02079328385 or email us on Reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk We would love the chance to make things right with you and hope you choose to give us a second chance. Sending you our best wishes, Evan Evans Team
The Tour Guide was great. The tour company sent me 2 copies of the same ticket instead of the 4 tickets I needed. When I asked about this they sent the proper tickets, but then called me again and seemed very confused. They didn't tell the guide about our reservation for Cream Tea, so I had to follow up again on that. The hotel with the tea room was very uninterested in our group. They mostly ignored us, and grudgingly served us. They could not even bother to be polite. I give 5 stars to the tour guide and 2 to Evan Evans tours. The tour guide did not work for them, he was an outside contractor.
Dear Tour726524, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour guide's service, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the ticketing and communication issues you encountered. Your feedback is crucial to us, and we will address these concerns with our team to ensure smoother processes in the future. we hope you give us a chance to make it right. Best wishes Evan Evans Team
Due to the disruptions and cancellations of the train, we got off it at the Preston station unexpectedly. I was confused at first because I'm a foreign tourist, but the tour agent(Evan Evans Tours) got in touch with me immediately and the local tour guide, Tim picked me up in front of the station. He was very friendly and his explanation was easy to understand for foreigner. In addition, he helped me to take pictures at a great photo spot. There are a lot of beautiful nature, so I could forget daily life and enjoy this tour. Thank you for your kind support, Tim!
Hello 476mayut, Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We hope to see you again on another one of our tours! Best wishes Evan Evans
Mark, the guide, knows the area very well and has great information about many details. I'd suggest leaving the Beatrix Potter's World off the tour, unless there are young children signed up.
Hi Sheila_C, Thank you for leaving us feedback on your tour. We are glad you had a good time on your tour. We are glad our team managed to make your day a good one. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Evan Evans
Round Top and the boat ride on the lake. We had a very personable and knowledgeable guide who was very attentive.
Hi Lisa_T, Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We hope to see you again on another one of our tours! Best wishes Evan Evans
We got picked up 2 hours late from the station. No apologies from the local guide. Not worth of money at all!
Hello Taei_H, Thank you for your review, we appreciate you sharing your experience. We would like to hear more about what happened. Could you please email us at reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk so we can investigate this issue. All the best Evan Evans
The tour was great! A truly beautiful part of the world. The tour is very well organised, informative, fun and has a range of activities, including a boat ride. Well worth the day trip!
Hi Lara_S, Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We hope to see you again on another one of our tours! Best wishes Evan Evans
