Lake District Culture and History Tour

This tour is the perfect way to start your trip to the Lake District giving you insight into the industry, culture and history that shaped the whole area.
Discover why the Victorians fell in love with the Lakes through the architecture of the Arts and Crafts movement, boating and life on the Lake and the culture and philosophy of the famous artists and thinkers who made the Lake District their home.

An insight and understanding that will change the way you see the Lakes.

This Tour Includes:

• Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
• Local expert driver / guide
• Parking Fees

This Tour Excludes:

• Food and Drink
• Attraction Entry Fees

Not included:

• Attraction Entry Fees and Food & Drink

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house

Blackwell, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT

You will have full access to this Historic Arts and Crafts style house and Gardens designed by Baillie Scott. With coffee shop and gift shop this is a fabulous attraction.
Travel via the scenic Crook road to The Museum Of Lakeland Life and Industry.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kendal Museum

Station Road, , Kendal, LA9 6BT

The gallery includes Social History and Archaeology: from a case dedicated to Alfred Wainwright, to Ancient Egyptian artefacts and antique Victorian and Georgian items. Highlighting conservation issues this gallery offers an exciting introduction to a variety of animals, birds and insects and their natural environments around the World. Geology has also been a main part of the museum collection from its inception in 1796 as a commercial venture by local collector William Todhunter.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Quaker Tapestry Museum

Friends Meeting House Stramongate, Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BH

Journey through the Quaker influence on the modern world: explore the industrial revolution, developments in science and medicine, astronomy, the abolition of slavery, social reform, and ecology; and delight in the detail of the stunning needlework and the craftsmanship involved in its creation.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Windermere Jetty Museum

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, LA23 1BN

A brand new museum opening in 2019 after over 10 years and £10 million of investment this incredible attraction has saved the boating history of Windermere and presents all of the incredible vessels in an amazing building. Boat trips, cafe and more to enjoy from the shores of Windermere.

1 hour, 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included