Chester Zoo & Lakeside Steam

Two special days away combining admission to Chester Zoo, home to over 35,000 animals, from Black Rhino's to Cheetahs, Buffalo to Flamingo and almost everything in between! with a spectacular journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway a spectacular break - splendid!What's Included?
- Coach travel with reserved seating- One night dinner, bed and breakfast at The Holiday Inn Express, Preston South- Saturday admission to Chester Zoo with over 400 species of animals- Visit to Bowness-on-Windermere with a spectacular journey on Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and a Lake Windermere cruiseThe Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, nestled in the picturesque Lake District, offers a wonderful journey through stunning landscapes and charming villages. Spanning approximately 3.5 miles, the heritage railway line connects the villages of Haverthwaite and Lakeside.The journey begins at Lakeside before traveling to Haverthwaite Station, a beautifully preserved Victorian station. Steam locomotives, maintained to their original glory, travel along the scenic route, passing through lush greenery and alongside the tranquil shores of Lake Windermere and treating you to breathtaking views of the surrounding fells and waters.\n\nChester Zoo- See everything from lions, tigers, elephants and chimpanzees to cheetahs, penguins, giraffes, rhinos, meerkats, bears and jaguars. The zoo's latest exhibit, Islands, is a must visit attraction. Here, six South East Asian islands have been perfectly recreated for you to embark on your own expedition and discover the amazing wildlife from the other side of the world!Bowness-on-Windermere - A busy town right on the shore of the largest lake in The Lake District -and England: Windermere. You'll find traditional stone cottages, lakefront pubs, B&Bs - and lots and lots of water sports!

Bowness-on-Windermere
Right on the shore of Windermere
The tiny town of Bowness-on-Windermere - not to be confused with Windermere town, is right on the shore of the largest lake in the Lake District, and England: Windermere. It sprung up after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847 - because it was the nearest accessible point to the lake.\n\n
A great base for exploring The Lake District
Busy year-round, there are regular ferries departing from the tourist town and crossing the large lake. Only a short walk will take you to Orrest Head, the first 'summit' Alfred Wainwright visited in his book 'Lakeland'. Also found in Bowness - see the famous characters from Beatrix Potter's famous books come to life at The World of Beatrix Potter, a must-see attraction for the whole family.