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Dales Cruise & Lakeside Steam

2 day break staying at the Legacy International Hotel - Preston


Highlights

A special two day break combining the delights of pretty Skipton on Market Day with an included canal cruise, along with the idyllic charm and stunning scenery of the Lake District and Bowness-on-Windermere, home to England’s largest lake with quaint stone cottages and lakefront pubs as well as a spectacular journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway for a truly spectacular break - splendid!

What's Included?

  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • One night dinner, bed and breakfast at The Legacy International Hotel - Preston
  • Canal cruise from Skipton, with time to enjoy the town on market day
  • Visit to Bowness-on-Windermere with a spectacular journey on Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway 
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, nestled in the picturesque Lake District, offers a wonderful journey through stunning landscapes and charming villages. Spanning approximately 3.5 miles, the heritage railway line connects the villages of Haverthwaite and Lakeside. The journey begins at Lakeside before traveling to Haverthwaite Station, a beautifully preserved Victorian station. Steam locomotives, maintained to their original glory, travel along the scenic route, passing through lush greenery and alongside the tranquil shores of Lake Windermere and treating you to breathtaking views of the surrounding fells and waters.

Skipton - One oldest and best markets in the country at the foothills of the Dales in Skipton.This delightful town, known as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, continues to host a market under a charter granted over 800 years by King John.

The Legacy Hotel - An impressive, modern building offering stylish and contemporary surroundings and is well located for our inclusive itinerary.
 

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway,
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway,
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway,

The Legacy Hotel, Preston

The Legacy Hotel, Preston is an impressive, modern building offering stylish and contemporary surroundings and is well located for our inclusive itinerary.

Hotel Features: All bedrooms with en-suite facilities, flat screen television with freeview, iron, ironing board, free Wi-Fi & tea/coffee making facilities ● Café bar ● Restaurant.

The Lake District

A unique tapestry of mountains, lakes & tarns
The Lake District is England's largest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site AND home to the highest mountain (Scafell Pike), longest lake (Windermere) and deepest lake in the country (Wastwater). The national park’s unique landscape is the product of geographical processes over the last 500 million years.

You might have noticed that it rains a lot here. This, combined with extra deep glacial valleys and volcanic rock that doesn’t allow the water to seep away, is the reason there are so many lakes and tarns.

An unrivalled list of things to see & do
Dotted around this peaceful - and photogenic part of the world are many historic towns and villages, vast farmland, ancient dry-stone walls, and so much more. If you’re heading here for an adventure or to get back to nature - you can walk, hike, hire a boat, camp.. the list is unrivalled.

If you like to eat and drink, there are many cosy pubs to treat yourself to a locally distilled beer (or something stronger), and if you want to stock up on local delicacies or gifts for loved ones, there are countless quaint little shops.

Don’t miss - If you haven’t already, try Kendal Mint Cake, a locally made energy-boosting snack enjoyed by hikers worldwide!

Bowness-on-Windermere

Right on the shore of Windermere
The tiny town of Bowness-on-Windermere - not to be confused with Windermere town, is right on the shore of the largest lake in the Lake District, and England: Windermere. It sprung up after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847 – because it was the nearest accessible point to the lake.

A great base for exploring The Lake District
Busy year-round, there are regular ferries departing from the tourist town and crossing the large lake. Only a short walk will take you to Orrest Head, the first ‘summit’ Alfred Wainwright visited in his book ‘Lakeland’. Also found in Bowness - see the famous characters from Beatrix Potter’s famous books come to life at The World of Beatrix Potter, a must-see attraction for the whole family.

Skipton

Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Skipton is a charming market town known for its rich history, beautiful surroundings, and welcoming atmosphere. Often described as "the gateway to the Dales," Skipton offers the perfect blend of heritage, culture, and natural beauty.

At the heart of the town stands Skipton Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in England, offering a fascinating glimpse into over 900 years of history. The bustling High Street, lined with independent shops, traditional pubs, and cafés, is home to Skipton’s famous market, which has drawn visitors for centuries.

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