Lake District: Tales & Traditions

This Culture & Heritage holiday is based in two deluxe accommodations.

For the first three nights, we stay in a traditional English Lake District hotel, nestled in the picturesque valley of Borrowdale, offering stunning views and traditional hospitality.

For the final three nights, we stay in an elegant country house, located on the edge of the charming market town of Ambleside. It provides a luxurious escape with an emphasis on fine dining.

Single Rooms

There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of £740 is charged.

Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

This trip includes all meals, from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 7. Dinners are two courses as standard.

Great food is paramount on all Wilderness England trips, and we will enjoy excellent regional cooking throughout this all-inclusive trip. Of course, dietary requirements can be catered for; just let us know at the time of booking.

Your guide will have an evening off during this trip where they do not eat with the group.

• 6 nights’ accommodation in two 4 star hotels.
• Meals during the trip are as stated in the itinerary.
• The services of our experienced and knowledgeable guide/driver throughout.
• Pickup and transport throughout the trip.
• 7 days exploring the culture and heritage of the Lake District.
• Entrance and admission fees are as stated in the itinerary.

This Culture and Heritage trip is designed for travellers interested in local history, traditions, and ways of life. It offers a relaxed pace with immersive experiences, guided visits, and opportunities to connect with communities, craftspeople, and custodians of heritage.

Most days are spent almost entirely outdoors, exploring historic sites, gardens, or rural areas. Terrain is generally easy, with some uneven surfaces, steps, or gentle inclines. There are also occasional opportunities to make ascents to scenic viewpoints—these may involve steeper and winding staircases, rugged paths, or rougher terrain for those who are keen. These trips would be suitable for most reasonably active travellers.

This trip is ideal for those who enjoy cultural depth without physical challenge, and who value engaging storytelling, local knowledge, and meaningful connection with place.

Your Wilderness England Guide will meet you at Oxenholme Railway Station at 10:30am on Day 1 of your trip.

The trip will finish at Oxenholme Railway Station at 1:00pm on the final day.

Oxenholme is a small rural station, but it’s an important junction on the West Coast Main Line and trains frequently run to London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

We may be able to pick you up and drop you off in the market town of Kendal, which is approximately 10 minutes from Oxenholme. Please let our sales team know if you’d like to do this, and they will confirm the timings and location.