THE LAKES EXPRESS 2022

T HE L A K E S E XPR E SS 2 0 2 2 Tuesday 27 - Friday 30 September 2022 from

£299

As the heat of summer gives way to balmier days, join us on this spectacular trip to Cumbria where you can spend three nights in the glorious Lake District.

We have booked some fabulous hotels with lake-view rooms on the shores of Lake Windermere where you’ll have time to relax and enjoy everything this National Park has to offer, from boat trips to heritage railways and historic houses and gardens.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Steam hauled journey to the Lake District • Sunset journey over the Settle & Carlise Railway on the outward journey • Lunch time stop in a wonderful Cathedral City on the return journey • 3 nights in the stunning Lakes • 2 full days at your leisure • Choice of Excursions Windermere and the surrounding area is arguably the most famous and popular area in the whole of the Lake District. The towns of Windermere and Bowness have been a magnet for visitors since Victorian times.

With easy access to the lakeshore and panoramic views of the lake and surrounding fells, the area remains just as popular today.

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T HE L A KE S E XPR E SS 2 0 2 2 DAY 1 – London to The Lake District via the Settle & Carlisle Railway We head out from London and travel through the Midlands, making our way along the former West Coast Main Line towards the North of England.

From here we plan to join one of the most famous routes in the world – The Settle and Carlisle Railway, which twists and turns as it climbs up through the Eden Valley before ascending to the highest point on England’ s railways. With its beautiful scenery and impressive architecture, including the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct, this stunning line never disappoints. Depending on our route to the north, this journey may take place as the sun sets and an evening meal is served to our dining passengers.

Our outward journey is planned to finish at Oxenholme for a short 30 minute coach transfer to hotels.

DAYS 2 & 3 – At leisure in The Lakes For lovers of the outdoors, there are many ways to explore the National Park, with fabulous walks, scenic cycle routes, as well as sailing and canoeing facilities.

There’s much more to see too, with beautiful gardens, pretty villages and fantastic local produce from Kendal mint cakes and award winning cheeses to micro-breweries and Cumberland sausages!

Beatrix Potter’s house

Alternatively, you can join us on an organised excursion, which are

likely to include a day out to two of the Lake District’s Railways – the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and the narrow gauge Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.

You’ll also have the option to visit to some of the wealth of attractions in the Lake District such as a Lake Cruise, Beatrix Potter’s House, Holker Hall, Brantwood House or Wordsworth House.

DAY 4 – The Lake District to London After breakfast, passengers will travel to the famous station at Carnforth, the filming location of Brief Encounter, to board the train.

Our return journey is scheduled to be steam-hauled throughout so passengers will enjoy a leisurely journey back to London behind a classic locomotive, with a stop along the way at one of the UK’s finest Cathedral Cities, likely to be either Chester or Stratford-upon-Avon.

We expect to return to London in the late evening.

ON BOARD ACCOMMODATION Passengers have the choice of three classes of travel. In Pullman Style Dining, passengers are seated in vintage carriages with wood panelling, comfortable seats, table lamps and curtains at the windows. On days one and four, a welcome glass of Champagne will accompany the Full English Breakfast or elevenses.

Later in the day, you will be served a set evening meal with wine and canapes.

Premier Dining passengers are seated in comfortable 1960s Restaurant Cars with wood panelling and large picture windows. On days one and four, you will be served either breakfast or elevenses, accompanied by a glass of Bucks Fizz.

Later in the day you will be served a set evening meal. Passengers who travel in Premium Standard will be served complimentary tea and coffee and you may also purchase food and beverages from the on-board team.

Pullman Style Dining

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION You can choose to book hotels with Steam Dreams or book hotels independently. All passengers who decide to book hotel accommodation with Steam Dreams will enjoy the added extra of a dedicated representative at the hotel, transfers between the train, excursions and the hotel as well as luggage porterage to the hotel. Hotel accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis for all passengers. Pullman Style Dining passengers will stay at either The Belsfield Hotel or The Macdonald Old England in Bownesson-Windermere. Premier Dining passengers will stay at either one of the characterful 4 star Lakes Country Hotels which are a short taxi or water taxi journey from Bowness-on-Windermere. Premium Standard passengers will stay at a 3 star hotel close to a town centre in the Lake District region.

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V I S I T steamdreams.co.uk

The Belsfield Hotel

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