Service Rating:The Lake District
4* Grange Hotel, Grange-Over-Sands: Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Muncaster Castle, Ambleside, Derwent Water Cruise & Keswick
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The Lake District
Stay at the 4* Grange Hotel in Grange-Over-Sands. Enjoy a nostalgic journey on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway affectionately known as the "La'al Ratty", visit the haunted Muncaster Castle with its magnificent Hawk & Owl flying displays. Drive through the centre of the Lake District National Park to picturesque Ambleside & the historic market town of Keswick. Enjoy a Derwent Water cruise & visit Holker Hall. THE GRANGE HOTEL, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS **** Sunday 15 June 2025 5 Days £695 per person sharing a twin/double room Limited single rooms with no supplement Home pick up/set down from £40 per person Front seat supplement £12.50 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Admission to Muncaster Castle Derwent Water Cruise Admission to Holker Hall & GardensITINERARY
Day 1
Departing the local area, we make our way north with a lunch stop on route. We arrive at the 4* Grange Hotel with time to settle in before dinner. The Grange Hotel enjoys an unrivalled position in the pretty little coastal town of Grange-over-Sands, with its breathtaking panoramic bay views.
|Day 2
Full Steam ahead to Western Lake District for a nostalgic trip back in time on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, affectionately known by the locals as 'La'al Ratty'. Enjoy a return trip on Lakelands oldest and longest railway from the delightful coastal village of Ravenglass through two glorious valleys to the foot of England's highest mountain Scafell Pike. This afternoon we visit Muncaster Castle, wander through the haunted castle, explore the 77 acres of gardens and watch the magnificent Hawk & Owl flying displays.
|Day 3
This morning, we drive through the Lake District National Park, along the length of Lake Windermere to the Victorian town of Ambleside. Re-joining the coach, we continue traveling through the centre of the national park, passing Thirlmere and Grasmere, arriving in the picturesque town of Keswick. Enjoy a Derwent water cruise before time at leisure to explore Keswick.
|Day 4
Today we visit the renowned Holker Hall and Gardens, home of the Cavendish family who welcome you to one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain. Holker Hall is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the Lakeland Hills. We return to the hotel for time at leisure, make the most of the hotels' wellness facilities or explore the Edwardian town of Grange-Over-Sands.
Day 5
After breakfast we commence our journey home with suitable stops on route, arriving back late-afternoon.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
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| Baldock Market Place S | TBA | TBA |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | TBA | TBA |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | TBA | TBA |
| CAMBRIDGE SERVICES A14 | TBA | TBA |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TBA | TBA |
| Hitchin N St Marys Sq | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd N | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop N | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | TBA | TBA |
| Saffron Walden High St N | TBA | TBA |
| Stansted Mountfit Har N | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | TBA | TBA |
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