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 Excursion 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 a 'Laurel & Hardy' Museum. 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 (free entrance).
Half Day Excursion to Kirkby Lonsdale
A delightful short excursion to the limestone district and Lune Valley. Kirkby Lonsdale is a typical Dales farming town with cobbled streets and plenty of craft and fare shops.
Venue Information
A family owned and run hotel situated on Morecambe's Central Promenade offering a warm welcome and personal service. The Auckland is well placed for all the resort's main amenities and provides evening entertainment with its own entertainers 4 nights per week. There is a sun lounge and patio, a separate television lounge and a lounge bar offering lunchtime snacks in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere. All bedrooms have bath or shower and WC, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Tel:01524 412565