All Kendal Tours & Excursions in 2026

See the worlds of ‘Wuthering Heights’ and ‘Jane Eyer’ brought to life on a 8.5-hour small-group tour around Yorkshire. Departing from Windermere, all-inclusive transportation makes it possible to visit numerous locations, which would otherwise be difficult to reach on your own in one day. Explore the hometown of the Bronte sisters and the sights that inspired their iconic novels, including moorland landscapes and their childhood school.

Spend a day in James Herriot country, the Yorkshire Dales, on the trail of the “All Creatures Great and Small” TV series that was much beloved in the UK. In a small group capped at six people, you’ll visit filming locations such as the Drover’s Arms pub and Darrowby village, plus Helen’s family farm, surrounded by the fields, sheep, and dry-stone walls of the Yorkshire Dales. Round-trip transport is included from different Lake District locations.

Skip the stress of renting a car or navigating unreliable rural buses and experience the English Lake District, one of UNESCO’s newest World Heritage sites, on this full-day round-trip tour from Oxenholme. Relax in comfortable transport as your driver-guide brings the region to life with commentary on its history, geology, and people, while you travel through rolling countryside and craggy fells to highlights such as Borrowdale Valley, Buttermere, Honister Pass, Grasmere, Thirlmere, Ullswater, the panoramic Castlerigg Stone Circle, and Keswick.

Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour. Embark on a lake cruise across the majestic Lake District waters. Visit Hill Top farm, Beatrix Potter’s former home, and see the landscapes that inspired some of her books. Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February). Continue on to the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school, and then through the beautiful landscapes of the central lakes with lake and woodland views. Learn more about the much-loved children’s author from your knowledgeable guide.

Gain a unique perspective of the Lake District on a winter tour, which collects and drops at a choice of convenient meeting points. Take advantage of a comprehensive sightseeing itinerary to tick off several scenic landmarks in just a day, including 10 different lakes, two waterfalls, and the Castlerigg Circle. Numbers are capped at seven travelers for an intimate feel and great interaction with your knowledgeable guide.

Sit back in comfort, while we drive you through the beautiful Lake District. We’ll collect you from your designated place and drop you back safely. Our first stop is Forest Side, where you can delight in a Michelin Star four course lunch in beautiful Lake District surroundings. We will then head to the scenic village of Grasmere, where you can enjoy a Distillery Taste and Tour experience, including award winning Gin, Whisky, Rum and Vodka.

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the picturesque Langdale Valley, with a photo stop at Blea Tarn. Continue to the dramatic Wrynose Pass, where the steep, winding road reveals breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. Next, prepare for the legendary Hardknott Pass, known as one of the steepest and most challenging roads in Britain. Onwards you’ll travel to the deepest lake in England, Wastwater. Arrive at the medieval Muncaster Castle, enjoy a locally sourced lunch before setting out to explore the castle at your leisure. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens or test your skills in the Weapons Hall with archery, axe throwing, and crossbow. Don’t miss the famous daily flying display at 2pm with owls, falcons, eagles and even vultures! —a highlight of any visit.