We’ll visit Aira Force, a spectacular waterfall reached by a short walk through beautiful woodland. Information will be provided to help explore the city, including a self-guided walking tour with maps. Sit back and enjoy incredible views of the Lake District's largest lake, Windermere. We’ll begin by visiting an iconic destination; Dove Cottage, former home of the Lakes most famous son: William Wordsworth. Just choose your tour and follow the simple steps! Beatrix Potter loved animals and was inspired by the unspoilt landscape of the Lake District where she lived for much of her life. There’s so much to do here including: visiting the majestic York Minster, exploring the renowned National Railway Museum, taking a walk atop the ancient city wall, wandering through the historic central streets known as ‘The Shambles’, visiting the home of York’s most infamous resident Guy Fawkes, trying a traditional Yorkshire pudding or joining one of the many fantastic ghost tours. I believe Tour4fun has no offices or centre in York, if you wish to book tour from York, better avoid Tour4fun. Beatrix Potter loved animals and was inspired by the unspoilt landscape of the Lake District where she lived for much of her life. This morning it’s time to depart the Lake District and continue our Yorkshire adventure by travelling back to York. If not, please get in touch at info@go-tours.co.uk. Full minibus transportation and two-nights accommodation is included, Enjoy beautiful scenery in the Lake District & Yorkshire Dales, Visit the former homes of literary icons William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, Travel along the scenic Honister Pass road and visit the ancient monument of Castlerigg Stone Circle, Spend two nights next to the waters of Windermere and take a boat trip on England’s largest Lake, Two-nights accommodation (choose B&B or Hotel). Our Lake District tour from York begins by travelling into the beautiful green countryside of the Yorkshire Dales. Whilst here there will be time to visit King College Chapel, Cambridge’s most iconic building, explore the many other historic college buildings and partake in a local tradition; punting. One of England’s greatest poets, Wordsworth was one of the founders of Romantic Age, and we’ll have time to visit the house where he wrote many of his most famous works. Our York & the Lake District tour from London begins by departing London and travelling north to the city of Cambridge, home to one of the world’s best universities with an alumni which includes Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, CS Lewis and Sir Isaac Newton. Small-groups are guaranteed. Includes: Minibus transportation, conversation & commentary of local Driver-Guide, four nights accommodation (choose B&B or Hotel) and breakfast each morning, Extras: Meals (except breakfast), entry to attractions, THREE DAYS – Lake District Tour from York, FIVE DAYS – Cornwall & the Cotswolds Tour, FIVE DAYS – York & the Lake District Tour, SEVEN DAYS – Northern France & Paris Tour, Explore the best of the Lake District in five days, Small-groups guaranteed. Few other stone circles are set amongst such a beautiful backdrop, and here we can get up close to the circle, and even touch the stones. This five-day tour to the Lake District will take you on a journey of spectacular scenery, literary legends and iconic cities…. Our first stop will take us to visit one of Britain’s great Elizabethan houses; Hardwick Hall. Upon our return the afternoon will be free to explore this city, which is truly one of the greatest in Britain with its fascinating history. Travel through the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District National Park. Close by is our next stop, the dramatic Castlerigg Stone Circle; one of England’s most atmospheric neolithic sites and thought to be at least 4,000 years old. Just choose your tour and follow the simple steps! Leaving York twice a week, this excursion will take you into the heart of the English Lake District. Absorb stunning lake & mountain scenery, visit the homes of literary figures Beatrix Potter & William Wordsworth plus travel through the Yorkshire Dales & spend time in the historic city of York…. All prices include transportation in our comfortable minibus, the commentary of a friendly Driver-Guide and two-nights accommodation (including breakfasts). This morning it’s time to depart the Lake District and continue our Yorkshire adventure by travelling back to York. Board the mini-coach in York and set off on your tour. Whilst here…. Occupied by the Romans, Vikings and Saxons, the story of York is extremely complex, and it’s said that York is the most haunted city in England. After time to visit the charming cottage where Beatrix lived we’ll travel to Windermere; our base in the Lake District and where we will spend the next two nights of our tour. On departing York the tour will head through the county of Yorkshire before arriving in the Lake District. The departure time is 8.30am , but please arrive at least 15 minutes before. Our Lake District tour from York starts & ends at the Grange Hotel, York. Now it’s time to start our Lake District adventure, and we’ll begin at Sizergh Castle; a stately home at the gateway of the Lake District National Park. Today our travels take us around some of the highlights of the Lake District. After time to visit the charming cottage where Beatrix lived we’ll travel to Windermere; our base in the Lake District and where we will spend the two nights of our tour.