Take a rail tour to the beautiful Lake District, and visit Hill Top where Beatrix Potter was inspired to create Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and the Flopsie Bunnies.
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
Departure Dates: Seasonal April 01 to October 31 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Commences: London, United Kingdom Departure Point: Euston Rail Station Departure Time: 8:00am Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 9:30pm
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Lake cruise
Local guide
Guided tour of Lake District
Afternoon tea at Lindeth Howe Hotel
Return standard class train ticket from London to the Lake District
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The train trip is approximately 3.5 hours each way
Unfortunately children under the age of five years cannot be permitted on this tour, as the minivans are not fitted with child safety seats
Special Policy:
Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher for presentation at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed.
Local Operator Information
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.