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Lake District Heritage - Full Day - Up to 8 People

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, Lake District, Windermere
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  • 8 hours
  • Windermere
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This tour is the perfect way to start your trip to the Lake District giving you insight into the industry, culture and history that shaped the whole area.

Discover why the Victorians fell in love with the Lakes through the architecture of the Arts and Crafts movement, boating and life on the Lake and the culture and philosophy of the famous artists, thinkers and collectors who made the Lake District their home.

An insight and understanding that will change the way you see the Lakes.

This Tour Includes:

• Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
• Local expert driver / guide
• Parking Fees

This Tour Excludes:

• Food and Drink
• Attraction Entry Fees

Itinerary
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Stop At: Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house, Blackwell Lodge Newby Bridge Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JT England

You will have full access to this Historic Arts and Crafts style house and Gardens designed by Baillie Scott. With coffee shop and gift shop this is a fabulous attraction.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kendal Museum, Station Road, Kendal LA9 6BT England

The gallery includes Social History and Archaeology: from a case dedicated to Alfred Wainwright, to Ancient Egyptian artefacts and antique Victorian and Georgian items. Highlighting conservation issues this gallery offers an exciting introduction to a variety of animals, birds and insects and their natural environments around the World. Geology has also been a main part of the museum collection from its inception in 1796 as a commercial venture by local collector William Todhunter.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Quaker Tapestry Museum, Friends Meeting House Stramongate Stramongate, Kendal LA9 4BH England

Journey through the Quaker influence on the modern world: explore the industrial revolution, developments in science and medicine, astronomy, the abolition of slavery, social reform, and ecology; and delight in the detail of the stunning needlework and the craftsmanship involved in its creation.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Windermere Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Road, Windermere LA23 1BN England

A brand new museum opening in 2019 after over 10 years and £10 million of investment this incredible attraction has saved the boating history of Windermere and presents all of the incredible vessels in an amazing building. Boat trips, cafe and more to enjoy from the shores of Windermere.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Private transportation

Exclusions
  • Attraction Entry Fees and Food & Drink
  • Infant seats available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
You can book collection from your hotel with 48 hours notice, included in this tour is one of our Private Hire vehicles for a maximum of 8 people.


Departure Time

09:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


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