Prices

  • £325.00 Adult 16+
  • £315.00 Child 5-15
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Visit Beautiful Lake District on a Scenic Train Journey from London

Begin your journey at London’s Euston Station, where the anticipation builds as you board a train bound for Oxenholme. As the city slips away, watch the landscape soften into rolling hills, stone walls, and pockets of timeless English countryside, setting a calm and reflective tone for the day ahead. On arrival, a local guide welcomes you into the heart of the Lake District, a place celebrated for its creative spirit and enduring links to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.

Winding roads lead through some of the region’s most cherished scenery, including the tranquil Tarn Hows and the dramatic Langdale Valley, whose glacial contours, cascading waterfalls, and rugged rock faces define the wild beauty of the Lakes. In the medieval village of Hawkshead, cobbled lanes, whitewashed houses, and historic squares invite unhurried exploration, echoing centuries of village life and literary heritage. Nearby, Hill Top Farm offers a deeply personal connection to Beatrix Potter, whose surroundings inspired beloved characters; during winter months, her world is reimagined through an immersive exhibition.

The journey continues past Blea Tarn and into ever-changing panoramas before reaching Waterhead, where a serene cruise across Lake Windermere reveals sweeping views of the Lakeland fells reflected in England’s largest lake. The experience concludes on a distinctly British note with traditional cream tea at Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel, once owned by Potter herself, a fitting farewell immersed in the gentle landscapes that inspired generations, and memories linger long after the journey ends.

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Prices

  • £325.00 Adult 16+
  • £315.00 Child 5-15

Book This Tour

Tour Highlights

  • Small Group Tour of the Lake District
  • Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere
  • Visit medieval Hawkshead Village
  • Experience a traditional English cream tea at a 4-star hotel
  • Discover the World of Beatrix Potter
  • Return train journey with reserved seating


Tour Schedule

London Euston Station

Begin your day at London’s Euston Station and hop on a train to Oxenholme. Gaze out the window as you pass through the calming English countryside with its rolling hills and bucolic landscapes.

Lake District Guided Tour

Upon arrival in Oxenholme, meet your local guide for a tour through the quaint and artsy Lake District, famous for its literary connections to children’s book author Beatrix Potter.

From here, we will head towards the tranquil beauty spot of Tarn Hows, where we will stop for photos before heading into the Langdale Valley.

Derived from the Old Norse term for ‘long valley’, this stunning glacial valley is decorated with silver waterfalls and impressive rock scenery.

Hawkshead and Hill Top Farm

Travel to the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, where you’ll have time to explore. Hawkshead is a village of cobbled alleys, characterful squares and whitewashed houses in the valley between Windermere and Coniston. It is home to the Old Grammar School, founded in 1585, where the famous Lake District poet, William Wordsworth, studied.

After Hawkshead, we will make our way to Hill Top Farm, the former home of Beatrix Potter and the inspiration for so many of her characters. We will also stop to admire the scenic views from Tarn Hows, a tranquil Lake District beauty spot.

Hill Top Farm is only open between April and October. During the winter months, instead, guests will visit the World of Beatrix Potter, where famous authors’ stories, such as Peter Rabbit’s, are brought to life in a magical interactive exhibition.

You will see incredible scenery as you venture into the heart of the Lake District from Hawkshead, with plenty of photo stops along the way. Visit the Langdale Valley and Blea Tarn, a beautiful body of water.

Cruise on Lake Windermere

Arrive in Waterhead and board a boat for a scenic cruise across Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England. Sit back and take in breathtaking views of the peaceful Lakeland Fells as you glide along toward Bowness Bay.

Cream Tea at the Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel

Complete this bewitching experience in a truly British way—with traditional Cream Tea at the Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel, which was once owned by Beatrix Potter herself.

Enjoy tea and scones, and soak in the views of some of the famous author’s favourite countryside that provided the inspiration for her novels.

London Euston Station

Euston Station is centrally located and easily accessible by underground, serviced by the Victoria and Northern Lines and is in Zone 1.

Optional – Overnight in the Lake District 

Want to extend your stay in the Lake District? Why not choose to add an overnight stay at a local three-star hotel? Prices are per person, based on two people staying in a double/twin room. (Single room supplement applies)

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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 one week before 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 will be met by your tour guide and start your Lake District guided tour

Important: 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.

The itinerary is subject to change, and all stops are subject to availability
Child age: 5-15 yrs inclusive (Children under the age of 5 are not permitted on this Tour)

If choosing the overnight option, please note that Day 2 is unguided
We will make every effort to fulfil any requests you have for seating on the train; however, this cannot be guaranteed

Overnight accommodation: Standard Adult and Child prices stated are based on two people sharing a twin/double room (Single travellers are required to pay the single occupancy rate)

A refund can be made up to 7 days before the date of travel.

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Why stop there?


The ever-increasing demand and availability for well-organised, safe and reliable trips means that we now go further afield, so while we love taking people on tours of England, Ireland and Scotland we are pleased to offer that little bit more with river tours of Amsterdam, coach tours of Paris and train trips to the chocolate capital of the world, Brussels!