The English Lake District is one of the most recent additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Admire the rolling countryside and craggy fells whilst listen to your guide about the Lake District's history, geology and the people that have shaped this much-loved region. Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as the Borrowdale Valley, Buttermere, Honister pass, Ullswater, and Grasmere. There are many stops on route; a highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle with its panoramic views. Our friendly driver/guide will provide an on-board commentary on this full day spectacular tour of lakes and mountains.

Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour. Embark on a cruise across the majestic Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. Visit Hill Top farm, Beatrix Potter’s former home, and see the landscapes that inspired some of her books. Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February). Continue on to the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school, and then through the beautiful landscapes of the central lakes with lake and woodland views. Learn more about the much-loved children’s author from your knowledgeable guide.

Witness the grandeur of the Lake District’s central mountains and western fells on this full-day High Mountain Passes tour from Oxenholme. Traveling in small groups, follow a route first traced by the Romans over the Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, two of Britain’s steepest. Ascend through breathtaking fells and stop for lunch in the hamlet of Boot. After a lunch break, admire spectacular views of Wastwater before returning to your starting location

The village of Cartmel today is painstakingly picturesque: narrow streets flanked by historic white buildings with pastel shutters, the bubbling River Eea snaking through town, two pubs, a village shop with a bell that tinkles, the soaring 12th-century priory, around which the town initially grew. The village of Cartmel today, can be crossed by foot in less than five minutes; then you’re out into the Lake District countryside, livestock farms visible practically everywhere you turn. Cartmel is still postcard perfect. The evening begins as we encourage you to visit a local Microbrewery or check out the 12th century priory before enjoying a complimentary cocktail, a 3 course meal in the famous Gastro restaurant Oscars of Cartmel which is known for fine wines, cocktails and small plates dining before a pleasant meander through romantic Cartmel Village at the end of the evening before being driven back to your hotel.

We offer ‘off the beaten track’ food and drink daytime experiences featuring artisan farm shops, distilleries, micro-breweries, cheese specialists, chocolatiers, fudge makers, butchers, ice cream manufacturers and many more. Let us take you on a leisurely artisan food and alcohol adventure – a full day in the company of fellow foodies, driving through spectacular Lakeland scenery with artisan food and drink stops, village meanders and shopping and photo opportunities along the way. The artisan producers and specialists are the stars of our tour, so there’s no need for a tour guide. Come rain or shine our friendly drivers will take you on a leisurely journey of interesting food experiences with introductions to Lakeland food specialists and small producers who often use traditional methods but always put taste over quantity. They will ensure beauty spots for pictures and a fantastic lunch opportunity for those who wish – although samples are served throughout the day.