Description
There is no better way to end a day exploring the Lake District than to enjoy the views of the Lake District hills across Morecambe Bay as the sun sets over the Bay – one of England’s most memorable sights. The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and has inspired more poetry than any other area of English landscape. Both Wordsworth and Coleridge lived and worked here for a time and every corner provides a new and enticing vista. The scenery is often seen at its best from the water and in this fascinating holiday we have trips on the two largest lakes, Windermere and Ullswater to complement the views across Morecambe Bay.
Itinerary
TOUR OPERATES SUNDAY TO SATURDAY
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Full Day Excursion to Ullswater and Keswick
We travel to Pooley Bridge to join the Ullswater ‘Steamer’ boat trip to Glenriding (boat fare included in holiday cost), at the foot of the mighty Helvellyn. We then continue to Keswick, the busiest town in the North Lakes, situated beside Derwent Water.
Full Day Tour to Windermere and Coniston We travel to the southern end of Lake Windermere where we take a trip on the lake (included in the tour cost) to the town of Windermere where we have time for shopping. Continuing round the northern side of Windermere to Coniston and along the western side of the lake back to Morecambe.
Full Day Excursion to Grange-over-Sands, Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness
After a brief stop at Grange-over-Sands, we continue to Ulverston, birthplace of Stan Laurel and boasting an interesting 'Laurel & Hardy' museum (entrance not included). At Barrow-in-Furness we visit the Dock Museum which depicts the social history of the Furness area and the famous Vickers shipyard, from the launch of the first iron steamships in 1873 to the present era (entrance included in the tour cost).
Venue Information
Broadway Hotel
Situated on Morecambe’s quieter East Promenade, an ideal base for exploring both the Lakes and Dales. The resident’s dining room offers traditional food and Finnegan’s Restaurant and Bar, open to the public, provides lunchtime snacks with a lively atmosphere. There is a quiet first floor lounge and a ballroom for entertainment which is provided most evenings. Bedrooms are centrally heated and most have shower and WC (some with bath), colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift serves all 4 floors and a few ground floor rooms are available. Tel: 01524 410777