Cruise and lakeside views
The ticket includes a 45-minute cruise on Lake Windermere. That gives you time on the water as well as free time in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Windermere, Lancaster and the Lake District small group day tour from Manchester Tickets
Lake District coach tour with cruise included
What to Expect...
Swap city sightseeing for a full-day Lake District tour with transport and a 45-minute Lake Windermere cruise included. This small group day trip departs from central Manchester and takes in some of the region’s best-known beauty spots.
You’ll travel by Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide, then stop to explore Bowness-on-Windermere, Grasmere and Hawkshead. It’s a simple way to see the lakes, villages and scenery without planning the route yourself.
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What's Included in your ticket
Standard tour ticket includes return transport from Manchester, an English-speaking driver-guide and a Lake Windermere cruise. This is a small group coach tour with a maximum of 16 travellers. [blocked]
Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before departure at the Store Street meeting point near Manchester Piccadilly. Tour timings may vary for operational reasons.
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What’s On - Events and Activities
This tour is built for visitors who want to see the Lake District in a day without driving or changing trains. You’ll travel from Manchester by mini-coach and stop in some of the area’s best-known lakeside and village locations.
The verified itinerary includes Bowness-on-Windermere, a 45-minute cruise on Lake Windermere, Grasmere and Hawkshead. Along the way, your driver-guide shares local history and practical context about each stop.
Small group travel
Travel is by Mercedes mini-coach with a maximum of 16 travellers. That keeps the group smaller than a standard coach trip and makes rural stops easier to reach.
Lake District village stops]
The verified itinerary includes Grasmere and Hawkshead, plus time in Bowness-on-Windermere. These stops combine lake views, village exploring and independent free time.
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Directions
Windermere, Lancaster and the Lake District small group day tour from Manchester
26 Store St, Manchester
Last updated: 11:11 22/04/2026
Important Information
- Please meet your guide at Manchester Piccadilly's coach parking bays in Store Street
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed
- The Windemere Lake Cruise is included in this tour price. Any other optional entrance to other attractions are not included unless specified
- The weather in the UK is often changeable, please dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes
- Children aged 5 to 15 years old must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all times
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The ticket includes return transport, an English-speaking driver-guide and a 45-minute Lake Windermere cruise. Optional attraction entry, meals and refreshments are not included.
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