Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
Overview
Discover the spectacular Lake District National Park with a Lake Cruise before explore the historic towns and quaint villages of Cumbria.
Embark on a captivating tour with a knowledgeable and friendly driver-guide abord a comfortable Mercedes mini-van. Our small vehicles allow visitors to venture off the beaten track, experiencing the traditional Lake District countryside in an intimate and immersive way.
Passengers will enjoy a Lake Cruise followed by stop at Hawkshead and Tarn Hows. Sit back & relax on a heritage steam railway ride (April - October).
What's Included
- Heritage Railway Ride (April - October)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lake Cruise (year-round)
- Expert driver-guide
- Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
- Lunch There will be time spend in Hawkshead to purchase food & drink.
- Gratuities
- Headphones not provided
Meeting Location
Store Street
Manchester M1 2WD, 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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Coniston Water
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tarn Hows
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hawkshead
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway - (Lakeside,Station)
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
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
- Children must be 5 years or older
- Please arrive to the collection point at 08:50 Coach Bays, Store Street, (Outside NCP Store Street Car Park), Manchester, M1 2WD What3words Search /// mice.ducks.owner
- Please notify us before the departure date if you intend to bring a service animal
- Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
- Access Code for Mountain Goat App; LD26GUEST
- If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-3395P76
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Heritage Railway Ride (April - October).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lake Cruise (year-round).
- Expert driver-guide.
- Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour).
- Lunch. There will be time spend in Hawkshead to purchase food & drink.
- Gratuities.
- Headphones not provided.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train 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 Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train 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
- Heritage Railway Ride (April - October)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lake Cruise (year-round)
- Expert driver-guide
- Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
- LunchThere will be time spend in Hawkshead to purchase food & drink.
- Gratuities
- Headphones not provided
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
- Children must be 5 years or older
- Please arrive to the collection point at 08:50 Coach Bays, Store Street, (Outside NCP Store Street Car Park), Manchester, M1 2WD What3words Search /// mice.ducks.owner
- Please notify us before the departure date if you intend to bring a service animal
- Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
- Access Code for Mountain Goat App; LD26GUEST
- If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
