Christmas in Windermere and the Lake District

Local departure by coach, then on to Windermere and our hotel for four nights. We enjoy a mulled wine with a mince pie on arrival to get us into the Christmas spirit.

Today we visit the picturesque market town of Keswick. Overlooked by the dramatic Skiddaw range in the north and the expansive Derwentwater in the south the town enjoys an idyllic location in the north of the Lake District. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town before continuing to the pretty village of Grasmere, known for being the home of William Wordsworth. Explore the village where you can admire the spectacular surrounding fells, visit Wordsworth’s grave, or maybe even buy some of the legendary Grasmere gingerbread.

Merry Christmas! Relax in Windermere, open some presents, tuck into a traditional turkey dinner, and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the hotel with your fellow travellers.

This morning we will head to nearby Bowness, the village on the shores of Lake Windermere and one of the most visited destinations in the Lake District. We continue charming Ambleside, predominantly a Victorian town, bursting with shops selling a range of arts, crafts, and outdoor activity shops. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.

We depart the hotel this morning, filled with magical Christmas memories, and return home.