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Lake District Coach Holidays

Waterfall in the Lake District

Lake District Self Drive Holidays

Boat Trip on Windermere

Lake District Holidays

Lake District

Take a relaxing holiday with a lake district coach tour.

Situated in North West England, the Lake District offers a beautiful refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life. William Wordsworth himself found inspiration for one of the most famous poems in English literature right here at the Lakes. Travellers love to come and take in nature, from the lakes to the forests, to the mountains. As England’s largest National Park, the Lake District offers a variety of activities for day-trips or week-long adventures. Daish’s Holidays is here to help you enjoy it all with our Lake District Coach Tours. Contact us today to learn more about our various tours or read what you can do with our Top 10 Things To Do In The Lake District.

You can choose whether to travel on one of our coach holidays from a local pickup point or a self drive break. 

We specialise in coach holidays for the over 60s and coach holidays for singles over 50.


The County Hotel

Day Trips in the Lake District

Keswick & Grasmere Day Trip

Enjoy this trip out for shopping in Keswick and poetry in Grasmere, along with much more.

£12 per person

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Windermere day trip

Visit the towns of Bowness and Ambleside around Windermere and maybe take a cruise out on the water

£12 per person

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Local Attractions in the Lake District

Kendal Castle

Built in the 12th Century, Kendal Castle sits atop a glacial drumlin offering beautiful views and a rich historical past.

1 mile walk

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Windermere Lake Cruise

View the stunning scenery of this beautiful part of the country from the water of Lake Windermere.

9 mile drive

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Brockhole Visitor Centre

Visit the National Park's Visitor Centre to make a plan for what to see within the park.

10 mile drive

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Beatrix Potter in the Lakes

Choose from centres in Bowness or Hawkshead to discover all about Beatrix Potter and her love of the Lake District.

10 or 17 mile drive

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Laurel & Hardy Museum

This museum is located in Ulverston, the birthplace of Stan Laurel, and houses many artefacts and memorabilia that detail the history of the classic British entertainers.

24 mile drive

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Keswick Brewery

Enjoy a pint of delicious locally-made beer while taking in the beautiful scenery. Beer enthusiasts may enjoy getting an up-close look at how the beer is brewed with a tour of the facility. 

29 mile drive

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Lake District FAQ's

A Lake District holiday offers the perfect way to explore the great outdoors. There are activities for both adventure-seekers and those who prefer to enjoy the simple beauty of the nature surrounding them. From your base in Kendal you’ll have the opportunity to visit the attractions and sights you’d like to see

Where Is the Lake District?
The Lake District is an area of North West England known for its natural beauty. The Lake District is located within the county of Cumbria.
How Many Lakes Are in the Lake District?
Bassenthwaite Lake is technically the only lake in the lake district, although most visitors wouldn’t guess it from the ample hows, meres, rivers, and other bodies of water.
Are There Mountains in the Lake District?
With 10 of England’s highest mountains, the Lake District is home to countless mountains, hills, and other fells. The tallest mountain in the country is the 3,208-foot-tall Scafell Pike, located here in the Lake District.
Is Penrith in the Lake District?
Penrith is just 5 km outside of Lake District to the east. As the capital of Cumbria, you’ll find a calm and relaxing atmosphere in this nearby city of 15,000 residents.
Can You Fish in the Lake District?
While each body of water may have its own restrictions, there are more fishing spots in the Lake District than you’ll be able to see in one lifetime. The smaller rivers in the areas are abundant with brown trout, salmon, and sea trout. If you are fishing in the larger lakes and bodies of water, you will likely find pike and great coarse fishing. All anglers will need a valid fishing permit.
Can You Swim in the Lake District?
Except for local reservoirs and private bodies of water, most of the public lakes in the Lake District do allow swimming. Some spots may require a swimmer to be more skilled and adventurous, but there are also calm relaxing spots on the shore where you can take a dip to cool off on a warm summer day.
What Is Special About the Lake District?
The natural beauty of the Lake District has turned it into a place of historical and literary significance worldwide. As a popular holiday location, many visitors want to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and rivers. In this one spot, you can find the tallest mountain and deepest lake in England. On top of that, The Lake District is famously the home and inspiration of the Lake Poets, including William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey.
How Can You Get to the Lake District by Train?
There are several ways to get to the Lake District by train as well as many ways to travel around the lake district via train. The West Coast Mainline connects Kendal/Oxenholme, Penrith, and Carlisle with the larger cities of London and Glasgow. Another train offers direct routes from Manchester to Windermere. Local trains within the Lake District offer lines from Oxenholme call at Kendal, Staveley, and Windermere.
Is the Lake District in Scotland?
No, while it is located in the north, it is still a few hours drive south of Scotland, the Lake District is in the English county of Cumbria. It was first deemed its own administrative unit in 1974.
How to Get to the Lake District From London?
Passengers of the West Coast Mainline can get from London to the Lake District with ease. Euston Station in London is the central hub which will connect you to one of the 18 trains per day headed directly from London to Oxenholme.