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Lake District Tours

England’s finest scenery: day trips from Manchester head to the Lake District, with a cruise on Windermere, pretty villages and dramatic fells. This UNESCO landscape inspired Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter and is a highlight of northern England.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour
London
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour
4.6(5,695)·11 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option
London
London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option
4.3(1,800)·9 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator
Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise
Glasgow
Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise
4.8(1,231)·12 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes
London
Speedboat Cruise Tour: Embankment OR Westminster Pier -70 minutes
4.9(790)·1 hour
from$103/ person
via Viator
Salzburg and Lake District Day Tour from Munich
Munich
Salzburg and Lake District Day Tour from Munich
4.1(721)·11 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow
4.8(591)·9 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
From Verona: Lake Garda and Sirmione Day Tour with Cruise
Verona
From Verona: Lake Garda and Sirmione Day Tour with Cruise
4.6(381)·8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise
Windermere
Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise
4.7(362)·5 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
Windermere
High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
4.9(299)·8 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester
Manchester
North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester
4.8(255)·10 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Manchester
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
4.8(241)·11 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool
Liverpool
Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool
4.8(226)·10 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
8 Lakes and Magnificent Scenery - Afternoon Half Day Tour
Windermere
8 Lakes and Magnificent Scenery - Afternoon Half Day Tour
4.9(213)·4 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
Manchester
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
4.8(189)·11 hours
from$101/ person
via Viator
Luxury Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto with Cruise and Lunch
Toronto
Luxury Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto with Cruise and Lunch
4.5(178)·9 hours
from$151/ person
via Viator
Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide
Manchester
Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide
4.9(146)·2 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
Manchester
Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
4.8(80)·10 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
North Wales and Caernarfon Castle day-tour from Liverpool
Liverpool
North Wales and Caernarfon Castle day-tour from Liverpool
4.8(74)·10 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
4.5(53)·10 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Lake District from Liverpool including Lake Cruise & Train
Liverpool
Lake District from Liverpool including Lake Cruise & Train
4.6(52)·9 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle Day Tour from London
London
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle Day Tour from London
5.0(39)·10 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Chatsworth and Peak District Small-Group Tour from Manchester
Manchester
Chatsworth and Peak District Small-Group Tour from Manchester
4.8(30)·9 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere
Windermere
Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere
3.8(14)·5 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
The Real Manchester from a Real Mancunian a walking tour
Manchester
The Real Manchester from a Real Mancunian a walking tour
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator

Lake District in Manchester — FAQ

Can you visit the Lake District from Manchester?
Yes — day tours run from Manchester to the Lake District, often with a Windermere cruise.
How far is the Lake District from Manchester?
It is around two hours north, making a comfortable full-day trip.
What is Windermere?
Windermere is England’s largest lake, popular for scenic cruises in the Lake District.

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