Lake Windermere - Full Day - Up to 8 People

Windermere, GB

Highlights

  • Explore historic sights and beautiful gardens
  • Experience unrivalled scenery in the Lake District
  • Visit the ruins of Ambleside Roman Fort
  • Discover the gothic Wray Castle on the shores of Lake Windermere
  • Learn about the history of Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
Another Place, The Lake
Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant
Aynsome Manor
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
Black Bull Inn & Hotel
Boathouse Lakeside Hotel
Bridge Hotel
Bridge House Hotel
Briery Wood Country House Hotel
Burn How Garden Hotel
Burnthwaite Farm
Burrow Hall
Buttermere Court Hotel
Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
Cedar Manor
County Hotel
Cragg Farm
Cragwood Country House Hotel
Craig Manor Hotel
Cranleigh Boutique
Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel
Damson Dene Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Kendal Killington Lake
Derwentwater Hotel
Forest Side
Gate House
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Glen Rothay Hotel
Grand at Grasmere
Grasmere Hotel
Hazel Bank Country House Hotel
Heversham Hotel
Hillthwaite
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Howtown Hotel
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Inn on the Square
Kings Arms Hotel
Lairbeck Country House Apartments
Lakes Hotel and Spa
Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Langdale Chase Hotel
Langdale Hotel & Spa
Lindeth Howe
Linthwaite House
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Lyth Valley Country House B&B
Macdonald Leeming House
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Mary Mount Hotel
Merewood Country House Hotel
Monk Coniston
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Newby Bridge Hotel
No. 1 Silverbank
Premier Inn Kendal Central Hotel
Riverside Hotel
Rothay Garden By Harbour Hotels
Rothay Manor Boutique Hotel
Shap Wells Hotel
Skelwith Bridge Hotel
Stags Head
Stonecross Manor Hotel
Storrs Hall
The Ambleside Inn
The Belsfield Hotel
The Borrowdale Gates Hotel
The Borrowdale Hotel
The Brown Horse Inn
The Coniston Inn
The Glenburn Hotel & Restaurant
The Highfield Hotel
The Inn at Grasmere
The Inn on the Lake
The Keswick Country House Hotel
The Kings Arms Hotel
The Lamplighter Dining Rooms
The Lancrigg
The Leathes Head Hotel
The Little Inn at Grasmere
The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
The Old Kings Head
The Old School - Tebay
The Patterdale Hotel
The Railway Hotel
The Ro Hotel Windermere
The Royal Hotel
The Ryebeck Hotel
The Samling Hotel
The Skiddaw Hotel
The Sun
The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
The Swan Hotel & Spa
The Ullswater Inn - The Inn Collection Group
The Waterhead Inn
The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection, Ambleside
The Windermere Hotel
The Windermere Rooms At The Wateredge Inn - The Inn Collection Group
The Wordsworth Hotel
The Yewdale Inn
Travelodge Kendal
Tweedies Bar & Lodge
Victorian House
Westmorland Hotel Tebay
White Lodge Hotel
Whitewater Hotel & Leisure Club
Wild Boar Estate
Windermere Boutique Hotel
Windermere Manor Hotel
Woodlands Hotel & Pine Lodges
You can book collection from your hotel with 48 hours notice, included in this tour is one of our Private Hire vehicles for a maximum of 8 people.

What to expect

1

Holehird Gardens

Holehird Gardens has been home to the Lakeland Horticultural Society since 1969. However, written records of Holehird go back to the 17th century when a large part of the area was owned by Thomas Hird and his family. Discover a diverse selection of plants and shrubs in these beautiful and picturesque grounds. Relax and stroll the gardens at your leisure. Especially popular during Spring and Summer.

Duration 40 minutes
2

Ambleside Roman Fort

Discover the ruins of a Roman Garrison on the shore of Lake Windermere. A far cry from the peaceful setting it is now, Ambleside Roman Fort was once a bustling lively place, and not always a safe one, with the threat of conflict around every corner.

Duration 20 minutes
3

Wray Castle

A gothic revival castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds. 180 years ago, a surgeon and a Gin heiress from Liverpool began building a castle that would only ever have to defend itself from the Cumbrian weather. With all the furniture and artwork long since gone and the last family moving out in the 1920s, the castle has had mixed uses and only opened to visitors in 2011.

Duration 110 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Claife Viewing Station

Stroll through the courtyard and up to the viewing platform, where you can admire panoramic views of Windermere through coloured panels the Victorian way. Listen carefully for the Aeolian wind harp on a blustery day.

Duration 30 minutes
5

Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. It is the only working bobbin mill left in the Lake District today. The story of the Bobbin Mill is brought to life with tours and an exhibition. Visitors can also see the journey from tree to bobbin first-hand during production on the original belt driven machinery. A hands-on family trail with dressing up for children helps visitors to imagine what it was like to work at the mill.

Duration 70 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway

Running from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere, this vintage train is a sight to behold for any train enthusiast or those just looking for a sedate and relaxed trip to meet the Steamer at Lakeside.

Duration 18 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

Lake Windermere

Enjoy a peaceful cruise up Lake Windermere from Lakeside on one of Windermere Lake Cruises famous steamers. Sit back, relax and capture amazing photos from this perfect vantage point on the water. Truly the best way to appreciate the views of the fells in the distance.

Duration 40 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Service animals allowed
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Lakeside Travel Services

What our experts say

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    Try local fish and chips at The Fisherman's Arms.
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    Visit Holehird Gardens in spring for blooms.
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    Check out Stott Park Bobbin Mill for history.
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    Don’t miss the views from Claife Viewing Station.
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    Bring a camera for stunning lake photos.

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