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Beatrix Potters Lake District

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BEATRIX POTTER’S LAKE DISTRICT   

 

NEW TOUR 2027

 

The breath-taking scenery of the Lake District, home for the majority of her life, inspired world-renowned author Beatrix Potter. In 1905 she purchased Hill Top Farm in the village of Near Sawrey after the success of her first Peter Rabbit book where she also farmed Herwick sheep, the uniquely Lakeland breed.

 

 

HOTEL

Newby Bridge Hotel, Newby Bridge ***

The Newby Bridge Hotel is a traditional Lakeland hotel and enjoys views over Lake Windermere, at the southern end of the lake. It is within easy reach of some of the best attractions in the Lake District. 

• Comfortable en-suite bedrooms • Television • Free WiFi • Tea, coffee-making facilities • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Bar • Lounge • Games Room • Leisure Centre with pool, jacuzzi & mini gym • Garden • No lift (ground floor rooms available)

Newbybridgehotel.co.uk

Excursion 1

THE WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTION & HILLTOP
Discover the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter in this unique attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere. We will also visit Hill Top, bought by Beatrix Potter in 1905 with proceeds from her first book, the Tale of Peter Rabbit. She used Hilltop and the surrounding countryside as inspiration for many of her subsequent books.

Excursion 2

KESWICK & GRASMERE
Scenic drive northwards to the pretty market town of Keswick on the shores of beautiful Derwentwater where we enjoy some free time. We'll also call in at Grasmere and in the heart of the village you'll find the tiny Sarah Nelson Gingerbread Shop selling the delicious freshly baked goods to traditional recipes.

Excursion 3

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE, AMBLESIDE & LAKE WINDERMERE CRUISE
Excursion to the bustling town of Bowness-on-Windermere on the shores of Lake Windermere. After some free time we'll board a lake cruise to Ambleside and admire the scenic views before exploring the town which sits at the head of Lake Windermere.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Executive coach travel

  • 4 nights dinner, bed & full English breakfast accommodation in Newby Bridge

  • Tea/coffee on arrival

  • Tea/coffee after dinner

  • Discover the enchanting World of Beatrix Potter attraction

  • Visit Hilltop, the idyllic cottage where Beatrix Potter lived when she first moved to Cumbria

  • Explore the lively town of Keswick

  • Visit the charming village of Grasmere

  • Spend time in Bowness-on-Windermere

  • One way cruise on Lake Windermere to Ambleside

  • Discover the bustling town of Ambleside

 

DEPARTURE DATE & PRICES

9th May     4 nights     £649

25th Oct    4 nights     £649

 

SRS £123 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Aberbargoed - Yr Ysbyty Aberbargoed Yr Ysbyty bus stop CF81 9EY
Opposite the Duffryn Newydd Pub
Aberdare Bus Station Bus Station, Aberdare - Stand 1. CF44 7ED
Abertillery - R.F.C. Abertillery RFC , Oak Street.NP13 1TA
Bargoed New Bus Station Bargoed New Bus Station CF81 8RA
Barry Hotel Broad Street, Barry CF62 7AW
Barry, Colcott Arms Barry, Colcott Arms CF62 8UT
Blackwood Bus Stn Blackwood Bus Station - Stand 9 - NP12 1DN
Bristol Aztec West Approach Road Bus Stop, Bristol BS32 4AQ
Brynmawr Bus Station Brynmawr Bus Station Coach Bay, NP23 4AJ
Cadoxton Gladstone Road Cadoxton, Weston Sq Bus stop CF63 2JD
Caerphilly Bus Station Caerphilly Bus Station Stand 10 CF83 1JR
Cardiff Gate Services Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
Cardiff West Services Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
Cardiff, Westgate Street Cardiff Westgate St,Outside NCP Car Park, CF10 1DZ
Opposite Principality Stadium
Cefn Fforest NP12 3NL Cefn Fforest Ave Junction, Top of Fair View Hill
Opposite Steven's Garage, CEFN FFOREST
Coed Ely Club Coed Ely Layby outside the Club, CF39 8BA
Crosskeys College Crosskeys College Bus stop NP11 7ZA
Crumlin Square NP11 4PN Crumlin Square. Bus stops near the club.
Cwmbran Railway Railway Station, Cwmbran, NP44 1QX
Dinas Powys Primary School, Dinas Powys CF64 4JU
Dyffryn Depot Swansea Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet,
SA6 8QG
Ebbw Vale Bus Station Ebbw Vale Bus Station, NP23 6HL
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Highcross NP10 9AE Bus shelter Highcross Post Office
HIGHCROSS - Opp Texaco
John Street, Porthcawl Porthcawl - The Stoneleigh, John Street. CF36 3BD
Llantwit Major Railway Llantwit Major, outside Railway Station CF61 1ST
Magor Services NP26 3YL Magor Service Coach Park
Merthyr NEW Bus Stn Merthyr NEW Bus Station - MERTHYR TYDFIL CF47 8EU
STAND 1
Moriah Chapel, Risca Risca - Moriah Chapel. Tredegar Street NP11 6BU
Mountain Ash Town hall Mountain Ash Town Hall CF45 4EU
Neath - Railway Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
Nelson Bus Station Nelson Bus Station CF46 6PD
Newbridge, PROPER JOB Newbridge, Bus stop outside the Proper Job Shop
Newport RAILWAY STATION Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT
NP20 4AX
Oakdale Comprehensive OLD Oakdale Comp, OLD SCHOOL , NP12 0DT
Penarth, Windsor Terrace Penarth Windsor Terrace Bus Stop (NW) CF64 1AA
Pencoed Monument The Monument, Pencoed, CF35 5PE
Penygraig Labour Club Penygraig Labour Club, PENYGRAIG, CF40 1HA
Pontypool Town Hall Pontypool Town Hall Bus stop
Pontypool NP4 6JL
Pontypridd Bus Stn Pontypridd Bus Station, (Bay 13) CF37 2TR
Port Talbot Customs Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House
Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
Porth Police Station Porth Police Station Bus Stop, Porth Street,
CF39 9RT
Princess of Wales Bridgen Bus stop opposite the Princess of Wales Hospital
Bridgend
Pyle Cross Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road
CF33 6AG
Rhiwbina - Deri Inn Rhiwbina, Deri Inn Just before the Pub. CF14 6UH
Sarn SERVICES Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY
Swansea St Marys Church Bus stop outside church on Princess Way, Swansea
SA1 3LP
Taffs Well Station Taffs Well Bus stop on Cardiff Road CF15 7QR
Talbot Green Bus Stn Talbot Green Bus Station, CF72 8AE
TALBOT GREEN
The Hibernian Club The Hibernian Club, Gelli, CF41 7TR
Tonypandy Bus Stn Tonypandy Bus Station, CF40 2RF
Tredegar, Lidls Tredegar, Lidls, bus stop outside. NP22 3RF
Treorchy Treorchy High Street outside Prince of Wales
Waunrhydd Road Waunrhydd Road, Tonyrefail, CF39 8EN
Whitchurch Three Elms Whitchurch Three Elms CF14 1JE
Whitchurch, Hollybush pub Whitchurch Hollybush Bus stop opposite, CF14 7EG
Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ Lay by Outside Ystrad Mynach Primary School
CF82 7AQ

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