From London: Beatrix Potter & Lake District Day Tour by Rail

Departure from Euston Station You will need to be at Euston Station by 8am with your  train e-tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys.  Your train will depart at 8:30am and arrive in to Oxenholme Station at 11:08am.  A tour guide will be waiting for you outside the station. For added comfort and to have refreshments and food served at your seat, you can choose to upgrade your rail trip to first class. Beatrix Potter Tour Leave Windermere in the early afternoon and head along the shores of Lake Windermere, learning about the history of the area and lake along the way from our knowledgeable, local driver-guides. You will catch several glimpses of the glittering lake as you drive towards the central Lake District. Hill Top House entrance is included in your package. Please note: Hill Top House is closed on certain days throughout the year, on these dates the Best of the Lake District tour is available. Best of the Lake District Tour This fantastic Lake District tour departs from Oxenholme, Windermere, Bowness, and Ambleside every afternoon throughout the summer. It introduces the culture and history of The Lake District, which created the landscapes you see today. Learn the significant of farming on the Lake District and how it helped the National Park achieve UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2017. 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. Driving through the Langdale’s you will experience some spectacular views, including views of the Langdale Pikes. The Langdale Pikes are iconic and the most easily recognisable peaks in the Lake District. The Langdale’s are where you will usually find many native Herdwick Sheep, as they stroll across road and lay out in the fields, it really is a fantastic photo opportunity. Cream Tea at Lindeth Howe – Family Home of Beatrix Potter Cream Tea at Lindeth Howe is included on both tours. Even if you’re not a fan of the author you can sit back and enjoy some of the best scenery the Lake District has to offer. You will enjoy a deliciously British cream tea at Beatrix Potter’s family home. A classic Lakeland country house hotel in Bowness, Lindeth Howe is set in 6 acres of its own private garden. Tuck in to fresh clotted cream, jam and scones in this beautiful setting. Your guide will escort you to the train station for your return journey back to London. You will leave Oxenholme at 6.31pm, arriving at Euston Station at 9.19pm. (Departure times on Saturdays may vary, so please refer to your welcome pack on the day.) Standard class includes complementary Wi-Fi, at-seat orders for food and drinks and plug sockets at selected seats.