Lakeland Explorer

Sunday

We depart from Henley and journey north to Kendal ‘Gateway to the Lakes’ for lunch then onto your hotel in Keswick,
time to relax before dinner.

Monday

This morning, we visit Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and of course it was once the home of the famous
poet William Wordsworth. On the outskirts of the village, we step back in time as we visit the Wordsworth Museum & Dove
Cottage. Now re-opened after a multi-million-pound restoration project we get a feel for daily life as the Wordsworth’s would
have known and experience a humble home where extraordinary writing and thinking took place. We continue to Bowness
where we enjoy a scenic sightseeing cruise on stunning Lake Windermere.

Tuesday

A morning excursion to Cockermouth, birthplace of William Wordsworth. The thriving town boasts medieval and
Georgian streets with small independent shops and a wide selection of interesting antique and gift shops, cafes and pubs.
We return to Keswick for free time in the afternoon.

Wednesday

This morning, we experience the comfortable services of Mountain Goat. A fleet of mini coaches takes us first to
Coniston Water where we visit the Ruskin Museum where we will be able to view Donald Campbell’s ‘Bluebird’. Please note that on the July tour the Bluebird K7 will not be on display as it is the 70th Anniversary of Campbell's first record on Ullswater, therefore it will be on display in a different location. From here
we enjoy a cruise on Coniston Water on-board the steam yacht Gondola.
We continue to Hilltop (NT). This 17th century farmhouse was where Beatrix Potter
wrote many of her children’s stories. Our return is via Tarn Hows.

Thursday

Departing Keswick we commence our journey home.