FROM CHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Overview
Exploring the sights and scenery of the Lake District from Chester can be challenging without a rental car. Instead of stringing together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour that offers comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide to provide insight into the region’s highlights. Walk through Blea Tarn, follow hidden roads through Ambleside, taste fresh gingerbread from the famous Grasmere Gingerbread, and so much more. Let us take care of the details while you relax and enjoy the beauty of the largest national park in the UK.
Explore the scenery of the largest national park in the UK, the Lake District
Enjoy scenic drives along winding roads through stunning landscapes
Wander the charming streets of the Lake District's traditional, quaint villages
Sample Grasmere's famous traditional Sarah Nelson's Gingerbread
Enjoy a short cruise across the beautiful waters of Lake Windermere
What's Included
- Multiple sightseeing stops at carefully selected destinations
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transport by minibus or coach between locations
- Scenic journeys through some of the UK's most beautiful landscapes
- Digital diary of your day that is uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Experienced driver-guide with engaging commentary and narration throughout the day
- Meals Lunch, snacks and refreshments are not included. You are welcome to bring your own or purchase food and drinks during the stops throughout the day.
- Gratuities: Tips for your driver-guide are optional and at your discretion.
- Attraction admission: Tickets for Lake Winderrmere Cruise are not included but can be bought on the day.
Meeting Location
West Wing Offices
Chester Railway Station, Station Road, Chester CH1 3NT, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bowness-on-Windermere
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ambleside
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Little Langdale Valley (pass by)
Blea Tarn
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grasmere
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pushchairs, wheelchairs and luggage must be communicated to and approved by BusyBus in advance
- Accessibility: Unfortunately, our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible, but wheelchairs can be stored on board or in the vehicle's luggage area throughout the day, subject to available space.
- Infants must be allocated their own seat
- Some degree of mobility required to enter and leave vechicle
- Our departure locations are situated near public transport links. Please check your booking confirmation for the exact meeting point and arrival time.
- Collection and drop-off from outside the entrance to Chester Train Station, plus an additional collection and drop-off at Liverpool World Museum or Manchester Airport ONLY. This is the normal operating procedure for the tour and does not affect the advertised itinerary or time spent at the Lake District stops.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-169035P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Multiple sightseeing stops at carefully selected destinations.
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transport by minibus or coach between locations.
- Scenic journeys through some of the UK's most beautiful landscapes.
- Digital diary of your day that is uploaded to our Facebook page (optional).
- Experienced driver-guide with engaging commentary and narration throughout the day.
- Meals. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are not included. You are welcome to bring your own or purchase food and drinks during the stops throughout the day.
- Gratuities: Tips for your driver-guide are optional and at your discretion.
- Attraction admission: Tickets for Lake Winderrmere Cruise are not included but can be bought on the day.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the FROM CHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for FROM CHESTER: Lake District Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Multiple sightseeing stops at carefully selected destinations
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transport by minibus or coach between locations
- Scenic journeys through some of the UK's most beautiful landscapes
- Digital diary of your day that is uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Experienced driver-guide with engaging commentary and narration throughout the day
- MealsLunch, snacks and refreshments are not included. You are welcome to bring your own or purchase food and drinks during the stops throughout the day.
- Gratuities: Tips for your driver-guide are optional and at your discretion.
- Attraction admission: Tickets for Lake Winderrmere Cruise are not included but can be bought on the day.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pushchairs, wheelchairs and luggage must be communicated to and approved by BusyBus in advance
- Accessibility: Unfortunately, our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible, but wheelchairs can be stored on board or in the vehicle's luggage area throughout the day, subject to available space.
- Infants must be allocated their own seat
- Some degree of mobility required to enter and leave vechicle
- Our departure locations are situated near public transport links. Please check your booking confirmation for the exact meeting point and arrival time.
- Collection and drop-off from outside the entrance to Chester Train Station, plus an additional collection and drop-off at Liverpool World Museum or Manchester Airport ONLY. This is the normal operating procedure for the tour and does not affect the advertised itinerary or time spent at the Lake District stops.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
