Cumbria

Cumbria

Coach tours
2
From
£469
Next departure
22 Mar 2027
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

Coach holidays to Cumbria take in places such as Ambleside, Grasmere and Kendal. Compare the tours below by date and price, then book directly with the operator.

2 tours visiting Cumbria

  1. Keswick

    Highlights of the Lake District

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Keswick, Grasmere, Penrith, Kendal, Bowness-on-Windermere +1 more

    • Day 2 · Keswick, Grasmere Keswick and Grasmere Today we enjoy an included excursion to visit the market town of Keswick on the shores of beautiful Derwentwater. On the way, we call at Grasmere, which lies at the very heart of the beautiful Lake District. Here, you'll…
    • Day 3 · Penrith, Kendal (optional) Day at Leisure or Penrith and Ullswater Enjoy a day at leisure or join our optional excursion to Penrith, with its cosy pubs and quaint tea rooms. This historic market town is a delight to explore with cobbled lanes and a wealth of independent shops. In the…
    • +1 more day here
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 22 Mar 2027
    • 29 dates

    from £469

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  2. Blackpool

    Blackpool, Windermere Cruise and Liverpool for Solo Travellers

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Blackpool, Liverpool, Morecambe, Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside

    • Day 4 · Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside Bowness-on-Windermere and Lake Windermere Cruise Famous for its lakes, mountains and early 19th-century poets, the Lake District is the most visited National Park in the UK and England’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit beautiful Bowness-on-Windermere, the…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 7 Jun 2027
    • 3 dates

    from £559

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Cumbria, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar 1 tour from £469
  8. Apr 1 tour from £619
  9. May 1 tour from £579
  10. Jun 2 tours from £559
  11. Jul 2 tours from £569
  12. Aug 1 tour from £639

Places of Interest

Holker Hall

Holker Hall

Holker Hall is a Victorian mansion on the Cartmel peninsula in southern Cumbria. Visitors are drawn to its lavish interiors and award-winning gardens, which feature formal terraces, a cascade, a sunken garden, and rare trees. The estate also offers a deer park, food hall, and café, all set against a backdrop of the Lakeland fells.

Perched on the Cartmel peninsula in southern Cumbria near Morecambe Bay, Holker Hall has been the beloved home of the Cavendish family for generations. While a house originally stood here in the sixteenth century, a devastating fire in 1871 wiped out the west wing. The 7th Duke of Devonshire decided to rebuild on a larger scale using warm red sandstone, hiring the famous Lancaster architects Paley and Austin to design the impressive Victorian mansion that stands today.

Although the lavish interiors are well worth a look, Holker is best known for its award-winning gardens. Roughly 25 acres of land mix formal terraces with wild woodland, complete with a cascade, fountain, sunken garden, and rare trees—including a lime tree thought to be centuries old. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, explore the deer park, or stop by the food hall and café. With the Lakeland fells rising in the distance, it's a peaceful and elegant spot for a day trip.

Places in Cumbria

Ambleside

Ambleside

Ambleside is a lively town in the heart of the Lake District at the head of Lake Windermere. A haven for walkers, it features the photographed Bridge House and the Stock Ghyll waterfall. Visitors can cruise the lake, explore surrounding fells and valleys, or use the town as a base to visit nearby Grasmere and Bowness.
Grasmere

Grasmere

Grasmere is an enchanting village nestled beside a tranquil lake and rolling fells in the Lake District. Visitors are drawn to its poetic beauty, the famous secret-recipe gingerbread, and Dove Cottage. The village also offers cozy tearooms, local galleries, and scenic lakeshore strolls.
Kendal

Kendal

Kendal is a historic market town in Cumbria known as the Gateway to the Lakes. Visitors can explore hidden yards, lively markets, and a ruined castle, or taste the famous Kendal Mint Cake. With its grey-stone buildings and local galleries, the town serves as an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the southern Lake District fells.
Keswick

Keswick

Keswick is a market town in the Lake District situated on the shores of Derwentwater. Visitors come to explore the dramatic Borrowdale valley, hike peaks like Cat Bells, or take a launch across the lake. The town also features local outdoor shops and the quirky Pencil Museum.
Penrith

Penrith

Penrith is a market town in Cumbria characterized by its red-sandstone buildings. Positioned as a gateway to the Lake District and Eden Valley, it features a ruined castle, quirky shops, and old-world inns. Visitors can explore local markets or head out to experience the surrounding open fells, Ullswater and Hadrian's Wall.
Windermere

Windermere

Windermere is the gateway to the Lake District, set beside England's largest and most famous lake. Cruise the shimmering waters, ride a steam launch, and take in mountain and woodland views from every shore. Explore Beatrix Potter attractions, pretty Bowness village and countless fells and trails nearby. Surrounded by the beauty of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, Windermere is the perfect base for a scenic coach break.

Cumbria coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Cumbria cost?

Coach holidays visiting Cumbria start from £469 per person. That's the lowest price across the 2 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Cumbria?

The coach holidays visiting Cumbria last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Cumbria depart?

Upcoming departures run from March 2027 to October 2028.

Which coach holiday companies go to Cumbria?

Tours visiting Cumbria are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

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