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Lake District, Southport & Chester
A relaxing three-day break which will include a visit to popular resort of Southport and the stunning Lake District National Park with its dramatic landscape of towering mountains mirrored in the shimmering lakes. Here you can enjoy an included steam train ride plus a cruise on Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. We also spend some time in the city of Chester where we have an included cruise on the River Dee.
MARRIOTT PRESTON
Originally a Victorian manor house, the Marriott Preston is situated within its own grounds on the outskirts of Preston and provides the perfect base for this tour. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, television, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi, iron/ironing board, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant and lounge bar area plus a leisure club with indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with dinner and breakfast.
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Single steam train journey from Haverthwaite to Lakeside
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Cruise on Lake Windermere from Lakeside to Bowness
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River Dee cruise
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Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point
Day One
We travel north to Lancashire and the popular seaside town of Southport where we have some free time to have lunch and explore the resort. Maybe take a relaxing stroll by Marine Lake and along the promenade or take the tram to the end of the pier. Charming Lord Street, with its glass-canopied shops and the Wayfarer’s Arcade, is home to a superb range of specialist shops. We leave Southport in the late afternoon and travel on to the outskirts of Preston to the Marriott Preston Hotel where we stay for two nights.
DDay Two
We head to the beautiful English Lakes National Park where we embark on a steam train ride from Haverthwaite to Lakeside, then enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere, the largest and most famous lake in the National Park. We disembark at Bowness on Windermere where there will be some free time to explore and enjoy the wonderful setting, then continue on to Victorian Ambleside with its much photographed Bridge House.
B, DDay Three
We depart from the hotel this morning and travel south to the City of Chester where we have an included two hour cruise on the River Dee from Chester to Ironbridge. Some free time follows then we depart late afternoon and continue our journey home to North Wales.
B, DB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop |
| Bangor, Nelson Pub | Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub |
| Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop |
| Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop |
| Criccieth, Medical Centre | Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop |
| Ewloe | Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel |
| Gaerwen | Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park |
| Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock |
| Holyhead | Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop |
| Llandygai | Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance |
| Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park) |
| Llanfairpwll Park & Ride | Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride |
| Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station |
| St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station |
| Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel |
| Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
