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15 Best Lake District & The North Tours In England

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular lake district & the north tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.

15 Best Lake District & The North Tours In England

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire - What the 2-hour cruise feels like: slow pace, music, and comfy viewing

1.Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Most Popular★ 5.0

A calm North Yorkshire canal cruise from Skipton with classic afternoon tea, countryside views, and a licensed bar for 2 relaxed hours.

“This was THE most amazing relaxation experience I have ever had.I have a very busy and demanding life and to chug along,eating a delightful tea and drinking coffee,just watching the world go by,was just amazing,Thankyou so much.I think this is going to be a present for a few friends!!”

388 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $45.68by Skipton Boat Trips

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Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District

Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District - Key Points You’ll Actually Care About

2.Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District

★ 5.0

Ghyll scrambling at Stonycroft Ghyll near Keswick: slides, jumps, and climbs with safety gear and free photos in a small English tour.

“The Ghyl Scrambling adventure was well organised. The joining info is clear and any queries were handled promptly. J was a great guide. Super friendly and enthusiastic. I had a great time.”

283 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $97.05by MobileAdventure

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Brilliant White Water Rafting in the Lake District UK

Brilliant White Water Rafting in the Lake District UK - What’s included: the gear that removes most of your stress

Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool - Meeting at World Museum and the Road Run North

4.Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

★ 4.5

Lake District day trip from Liverpool: Bowness, Ambleside, Blea Tarn, and Grasmere by minibus. Optional Windermere cruise.

“What a wonderful day trip it was.!! We got to visit so many places in one day. Thanks to our guide Frank for the amazing experience and the adventure we had during our walk in Blea Tarn. Highly recommended 👍”

211 reviews9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $81.95by BusyBus (Liverpool)

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Lake District – Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise

Lake District - Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise - Hawkshead: medieval lanes, Wordsworth’s school, and a time-saver stop

5.Lake District – Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise

★ 4.0

London-to-Lake District rail day trip with Lake Windermere cruise, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, Beatrix Potter stops, and cream tea.

“I’m quite picky about my trips and I can say this one was lovely. Even though there are still some changes from COVID, the directions to get to the train were simple and clear. My tour guide was right there when I arrived in Oxenholme and so friendly! Although it was a rainy day (with…”

75 reviews13 hours (approx.)From $460.11by Evan Evans Tours

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Lake District from Liverpool including Lake Cruise

Lake District from Liverpool including Lake Cruise - Tarn Hows: quick stop, big views

6.Lake District from Liverpool including Lake Cruise

★ 4.5

Lake District day trip from Liverpool with Lake Windermere cruise, Tarn Hows views, Hawkshead village, and a steam train (Apr–Oct).

“This is a great tour to get a taste of the Lake District. Bowness was such a charming town with lots of bakeries and eateries to stop at and eat before the lake cruise. We had fantastic weather and the lake cruise was very smooth. The steam train was a fun, quick experience. We walked…”

49 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $79.92by Mountain Goat Tours

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5-Day Heart of England, Wales & Yorkshire Small-Group Tour from London

5-Day Heart of England, Wales & Yorkshire Small-Group Tour from London - Day 1: Stratford-upon-Avon to Ironbridge and Shrewsbury

CHESTER: Lake District Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

CHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour - Ambleside: an hour to wander the north shore

8.CHESTER: Lake District Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

★ 5.0

Chester day trip to the Lake District with guided narration, village stops, optional Windermere cruise, and time to breathe at Blea Tarn.

“Wonderful day trip with friends to the Lake District. Lee, our driver and guide was entertaining, knowledgeable and friendly. Showed us some amazing places. Would highly recommend.”

45 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $81.30by BusyBus (Chester)

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Abseil Experience – Millersdale Derbyshire Peak District

Abseil Experience - Millersdale Derbyshire Peak District - Your two-hour game plan: how the session usually unfolds

9.Abseil Experience – Millersdale Derbyshire Peak District

★ 5.0

Abseil off Millers Dale viaduct in the Peak District with Dolomite Training. Multiple runs, safety gear included, and small groups.

“Huge thank you to Wendy for her expertise and training for the charity abseil! It was so much fun and I'm absolutely taking part in other thriller seeking experiences at a later point!”

24 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $47.99by Dolomite Training

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Lake District Landscapes: A Self-Guided Audio Drive from Keswick

Lake District Landscapes: A Self-Guided Audio Drive from Keswick - VoiceMap setup: how to avoid getting lost

10.Lake District Landscapes: A Self-Guided Audio Drive from Keswick

★ 4.0

Self-guided VoiceMap drive from Keswick with offline GPS audio to Ashness Bridge, Honister Pass, Buttermere, and Crummock Water.

“Perhaps we didn’t have it set up correctly but found it very difficult to follow the directions and kept getting lost so gave up early on. Looked up the places to visit and did it on our own with sat nav. Shame as sounds like the commentary was good and other users have praised it.…”

9 reviewsFrom $11.99by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Overnight Lake District with Cream Tea and Cruise from London

Overnight Lake District with Cream Tea and Cruise from London - Windermere cruise plus Bowness cream tea: the classic combo done efficiently

11.Overnight Lake District with Cream Tea and Cruise from London

★ 4.5

Two days in the Lake District from London with reserved train seats, a Windermere cruise, cream tea, and a hotel night at Lindeth Howe.

“We enjoyed our trip to the Lake District very much. We booked a hotel near Euston Station and were able to leave our luggage at the station, since we were going to another hotel when we came back, and only needed a backpack with needed items for overnight. There was so much to see, as…”

7 reviews2 days (approx.)From $770.63by Evan Evans Tours

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CHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

CHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour - The 8:30 am start and how the day runs (11 hours, round-trip)

12.CHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group day trip from Chester into the Yorkshire Dales: Haworth, Wensleydale Creamery, Hardraw Force, Hawes and Ribblehead Viaduct.

“We enjoyed the experience, it was well organised and the driver Frank was great! We will definitely try the others day trip tour and we hope you can add few more … Thank you”

6 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $80.46by BusyBus (Chester)

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Private “All Creatures Great and Small” Yorkshire Dales Tour from Harrogate

Private "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour from Harrogate - Starting in Harrogate: pickup that sets the tone

13.Private “All Creatures Great and Small” Yorkshire Dales Tour from Harrogate

★ 5.0

Private Yorkshire Dales tour of All Creatures Great and Small filming spots, with photo stops, Grassington lunch, and a Herriot visit.

“This trip was a very special event for my family. My husband and daughter are veterinarians and this experience was a dream come true. We have loved the books, the two series and even CAT ABOUT TOWN for children in particular!”

6 reviews8 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $811.45by Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)

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Shore Excursion: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

Shore Excursion: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool - Bowness-on-Windermere: start with the lake connection

14.Shore Excursion: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

★ 4.0

Day trip from Liverpool to the Lake District: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Blea Tarn, Grasmere, and an optional Windermere cruise.

“Really great tour from Chester to the Lake District, it was made even better by our driver Lee (the safest driver around) who was really funny and kept us entertained the whole day. Highly recommend”

5 reviewsFrom $108.13by BusyBus (Liverpool)

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Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick - Keswick Museum, Churches, and War Memorial Respect

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