Lake District Rail Day Trip from London

London, United Kingdom

You'll travel by train through the Midlands towns and into the rolling green hills of Cumbria to visit the Word of Beatrix Potter and her former home, Hill Top. Her home remains exactly as she left it, and in each room you'll see details that appear in her books. The cottage garden contains the pleasing mix of flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables as grown by Beatrix.

Your rail tour includes:

• Afternoon tea at Lindeth Howe Hotel, former home of Beatrix Potter
• Scenic lake cruise
• Visit to the medieval village of Hawkshead
• Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter
• Tam Hows, one of the Lake District's most picturesque beauty spots
• Tour through the Langdale valleys to Grasmere
• Villages of Bowness and Oxenholme

USD $292.31

Review by: Michelle B	October 2011
This tour is well worthwhile and was thoroughly enjoyable. The two tour companies involved in this trip organised everything very well. Evans and Evans made the train journey very easy and we somehow ended up with first class train tickets and Mountain Goat the tour company who met us when we got off the train were fantastic. We had an awesome guide and the whole day was fantastic. Definitely recommend this tour as the scenary and itinerary are fantastic. Beatrix Potter's house a must for anyone interested in Peter Rabbit.

Review by: Lorna Joan S	September 2011
Tour most enjoyable and the guide very informative _br/_ We did think the guide could have a made good use of a microphone._br/_ Thank you

Review by: Norman H	June 2011
The things I saw on the trip were wonderful, but the mini bus used by mountain goat was horrid. The foot room was less than on an airplane and even at 5 foot 2 inches I had no foot room. Also the driver would not turn on the air conditioning and the windows couldn't be opened. It was way too hot. At the end of the day when he got hot he turned it on. All in all except for the mini bus it was great but that can ruin a trip for anyone and should be improved.

Review by: Joanne F	June 2011
This was an easy way to see the Lake District for a quick, first glance. We know we want to go back now! The person who met us at the Easton Station and gave us our tickets was very informative, and the guide on the tour (we went in a mini bus because there was overflow ) was very informative on the area and very entertaining. I would give this trip an A.

Review by: bharat k	May 2011
Tour was very good . the driver cum tour guide was excellent ,

Review by: William P	September 2010
This was the tour we were most looking forward to, of course it rained all day. We were in the UK for two weeks and this was the only rain day we had. The guide was good but we were rushed as we were in a fire drill. Even though it was raining we still took the boat ride that was a complete waste of time because of the weather. I dont understand why we weren't given the option of the boat ride or more shoping time in town as we had to speed shop to even find anything, it was a one hour waste for everybody.

Review by: Marilyn D	August 2010
I didn't feel there was enough time at any one stop. Most were 20 or 25 minutes. The biggest thing was there was no provision for lunch. We only got 20 minutes to find a sandwich and get back to the van. Making arrangements with a shop to provide sandwiches would certainly help given the time constraints.

Review by: Dawn O	August 2010
This trip gave me enough of a "taste" of the area to know that I will have to return someday.

Review by: Su Yin G, Malaysia	June 2010
Good option to visit the Lake District if you've not got enough time to put up a night!

Review by: Suzanne L, Canada	June 2010
We were a total of 15 people in a small van, tour guide was very informative and friendly. However, the trip felt rushed, we didn't really get to appreciate Beatrix Potter's farm. 20 minutes here, 15 minutes there - too rushed. With no time designated for lunch, we had to choose between grabbing a bite or visiting the village. Overall the trip was OK, I just wish there had been better planning to give more time in the villages.

Review by: christine s, Australia	June 2010
This is a very long day, but very worthwhile. Very well organised with pick up and return at Lakes District Railway. Train trip from London was efficient and comfortable. A great way to see a beautiful part of England in a day.

Review by: Christine. M. S	June 2010
This is a very long day, but very worthwhile. Very well organised with pick up and return at Lakes District Railway. Train trip from London was efficient and comfortable. A great way to see a beautiful part of England in a day.

Review by: Anonymous	June 2010
Good option to visit the Lake District if you've not got enough time to put up a night!

Review by: Anonymous, Austria	May 2010
Obviously the Lake District is not a place that one can fully appreciate in less than a day, but this trip was a very nice first encounter with that beautiful region. Everything went very smoothly the trains arrived on time, the guide was friendly and competent, and even the weather was pleasant most of the time. It's a pity that there was not enough time to simply explore the surroundings at a slow pace and find better spots for taking pictures, but as I said, there is not much one can do in a few hours. Highly recommended!

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	October 2009
Loved the tour, guide really made the trip, very nice man.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	July 2009
A wonderful day. Everything ran like clockwork. The guide was interesting and knowledgeable. Trains on time. Plenty to see and do. Just wish it had lasted longer. A wonderful 'taster' of the area.

Review by: Anonymous, Hong Kong	July 2009
A rewarding trip covering the key scenic viewpoints.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	July 2009
A great day trip from London. Highly recommend upgrading on the train. Food, drink, and newspaper all provided, and also very comfortable. The guide was great!

Review by: Mee Mee W, Malaysia	May 2009
Well organized, enjoyed the scenic drive through the Langdales valley, the scenery along the river cruise is breathtaking & the afternoon tea is so relaxing & fantastic.

Review by: Kelly M, Australia	November 2008
Absolutely fantastic! The train was at a good time, not too early, allowing for a good arrival time in Oxenholme at 10am. We were picked up at the station and taken to the mini bus. We saw a lot of the Lake District and also had plenty of free time. A lot was included in this tour, more than the other people on the tour who had booked elsewhere. Included was entry into the World of Beatrix Potter, Hill Top and an afternoon tea, whereas others had to pay extra. The tour was long enough to see plenty of the lakes without being too long a day. Definitely recommend this tour to all ages. Well worth it!

Review by: Margaret B, Australia	October 2008
We were lucky to have a nice sunny day, and the whole tour was very worthwhile. Loved Beatrix Potter's house "Hilltop" and found the countryside enchanting. A lovely day.

Review by: William W, Malta	August 2008
Well organized,tour leader excellent.