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Including a River Cruise, Steam Train and Entrance to The World of Beatrix Potter

The Lake District is famous for its lakes and mountains, and the children’s author Beatrix Potter. See the spectacular landscape on a return journey from the town of Bowness-on-Windermere to Haverthwaite. Begin your Lake District tour with a  journey from Bowness on the Lake Windermere cruise to Lakeside on the southern shore. Then enjoy a ride on a traditional steam train to Haverthwaite before returning to Bowness.

When you return to Bowness, visit The World of Beatrix Potter, where the tales of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and more of the author’s favourite characters are magically brought to life. There is time to explore the cafes, tea rooms, shops and pubs of Bowness before returning to Manchester.

What’s included in your day trip to the Lake District tour:

• Meet and Greet at Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
  Meet our representative outside The Mill Bar and Kitchen to receive your tickets and travel pack containing a detailed itinerary, maps and travel tips.
• Return train travel from Manchester to Windermere
  Enjoy a scenic journey from Manchester to Windermere in the Lake District.  Journey time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Sightseeing Bus
  Take the sightseeing bus to Bowness Pier
• Yellow Cruise on Lake Windermere
  Take the Yellow Cruise from Bowness to Lakeside where you can catch the steam train.
• Return Trip on Lakeside Haverthwaite Steam Railway
  Enjoy a nostalgic ride on a steam train before returning to Lakeside and catching the return cruise back to Bowness
• The World of Beatrix Potter 
  A visit to this unique attraction will bring the stories of Peter Rabbit and friends to life.  Enjoy some free time afterward to explore Bowness before catching the Sightseeing bus back to the station for your return train to Manchester.

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