We have developed a series of Specific Experience Tours, please have a look. If you don't find anything that suits then please have a look at some of the ideas in Bespoke
Driver Guided Tour of the Lake District
Head out with me as your private Driver Guide for 1 -4 people. With my top of the range Volvo XC40 SUV we can access all areas in comfort with good legroom, elevated views and a panormaic roof. With my extensive knowledge I can reveal the secret soul of the Lake District. You can hire me for half a day, one day or for multiple days. if you need a pick up or drop off from the airport I can also provide that service.
Charges:
1/2 day Driver Guiding GBP£490
1 day Driver Guiding GBP£710
Extended Tours, 8 hours and 150 miles per day GBP£800
Manchester/Liverpool/Newcastle Airport Pick up or drop off GBP£400
To book call +44 (0)7411 406561 or email jeff@mylakestour.co.uk
I am fully licensed and insured to act as a Driver Guide and I am a member of the Driver Guides Association and I and my vehicle are registered with Westmorland and Furness Council
Cartmel Village
Walking Tour
Cartmel, one of the prettiest and iconic villages in Cumbria. Home to over 800 years of history with a majestic Priory, numerous interesting buildings and a very tasty food and drink heritage. The tour of the Priory and Village plus food and drink tasting lasts for 3.5 hours and gets you deep inside the stories of Cartmel and its Priory.
Cost:
Up to 2 people GBP£205
up to 4 people GBP£235
Up to 8 people £GBP310
Over 8 people please enquire
To book call +44 (0)7411 406561 or email jeff@mylakestour.co.uk
The cost of the Tour includes a £7.50 per person donation to Cartmel Priory and includes samplings of Cartmel food and drink which may include alcohol.
This tour is suitable for wheelchairs, please ask when booking.
Fabulous Furness
Tour
This is a full day tour of the top sites on the Furness Peninsula.
Starting with a really inspiring and insightful tour of Furness Abbey, one of the gems of South Lakeland. Discover the amazing 900 year history, uncover the hidden stories and see how the Abbey an inspiration for artists and poets can inspire you.
Then our journey continues to Piel Island* a remarkable place with its own King and even more stories of rebellion and intrigue.
Cost:
Please enquire so that I can give you an accurate cost as there are numerous variables on this tour.
I can also be contacted on +44 (0)7411 406561 or email jeff@mylakestour.co.uk
Options:
Booked lunch or High Quality Picnic
Transport can be provided or you can use your own transport
Additional attractions can be included
*Piel Island is only accessible by boat which is subject to cancellation due to bad weather. In the case that we can't make it to Piel Island alternatives will be provided
Levens Hall
Tour
This is a half day tour
You will get to visit the oldest topiary garden in the world, origininating from 1694
As if that wasn't enough, we get to go inside the Elizabethan Hall built in the 1580s
You will get to hear about the amazing stories of how the house developed, the families, discover why Napoleon and Wellington feature and there is also amazing artwork to see.
Cost:
£240 + entry fee, currently £15.50 per head
Options:
Booked lunch or High Quality Picnic
Transport can be provided* or you can use your own transport
Additional attractions can be included to make a full day tour
*Extra cost
Coach Tours
If you are part of a group and would like a minibus or coach tour of the Lake District then this is an ideal way to get an entertaining and informative commentary as the coach progresses through the amazing scenery.
We will stop off at various spots as well as lunch stops
Once I know what you would like to see, then I will arrange a route for you.
Depending on the size of your coach, I can set a route accordingly.
Costs:
Guiding fee £330
Options:
I can arrange coach hire or minibus hire with a driver, Approximate cost would be an additional £400 for the day.
Entry fees and food and drink are not included, but can be added
Wedding Party
Tours
The Lake District and Cumbria is rightly very popular for weddings. We know that many of your guests are travelling to the Lake District for the first time, often from abroad.
Why not give your wedding party an experience to remember with a half or full day guided tour by coach or minibus and enable them to see this amazing place.
We will arrange coach hire and pick up from your chosen venue and your Blue Badge Guide will provide commentary to make the tour entertaining and insightful.
Your tour will be bespoke according to your guests interests and background, and we will plan that for you, accommodating any specific requests.
The tour can also include stops to allow for photos and those instagram moments.
We can handle any size of tour from 2 to 42 people. For more guests please contact us.
Fee:
Each tour is bespoke, but a tour with transport and up to 40 guests is around £730
Additional Options:
Booked lunch or High Quality Picnic
Entry to attractions can be included
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Grange over-Sands
Walking Tour
Grange over-Sands, the elegant Victorian and Edwardian town overlooking Morecambe Bay. On this short 1 hour walking tour you will get to hear about how the town came to be here, get some fantastic views over Morecambe Bay and learn about the history of the Bay and current challenges and projects. There will also be a chance to try some special produce.
Cost:
Up to 2 people GBP£55
up to 4 people GBP£65
Up to 8 people £GBP85
Over 8 people please enquire
To book call +44 (0)7411 406561 or email jeff@mylakestour.co.uk
The tour is accessible for wheelchairs, please ask when booking.
North Pennines and Hadrian's Wall Tour
The less visited areas of the Cumbrian North Pennines lends itself to a full day tour. Heading up to Alston, England's Highest Market town, we stop at the spectacular viewpoint of Hartside Pass, take in a walking tour of Alston. Then head North taking in top spots along Hadrian's Wall, stopping off at the incredible Lanercost Priory with optional stops in Brampton to visit some exceptional Stained Glass.
Fee:
Guiding fee £330
Options:
I can arrange coach hire or minibus hire with a driver or drive you myself, Approximate cost would be an additional £400 for the day.
Entry fees and food and drink are not included, but can be added
To book or enquire further, call +44 (0)7411 406561 or email jeff@mylakestour.co.uk
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