England: Summer Gardens of the Lake District
29th Jun 2026
Key Highlights
· Gresgarth Hall, home of esteemed garden designer Arabella Lennox-Boyd
· Rydal Hall Gardens designed and built by renowned landscape architect Thomas Mawson
· A scenic cruise on Lake Windemere
Summary
The Lake District boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in England. It is packed with natural wonders, from iridescent lakes to craggy fells, which rise above sweeping valleys. The Lake District is home to peaceful towns and villages, which add to the region’s appeal and really lets visitors stop and relax while surrounded by untamed, natural beauty. Our tour includes a visit to some of the area’s most celebrated gardens including Holker Hall, home to the Cavendish family, Holehird, a garden owned by the Holehird Trust and run by the Lakeland Horticultural Society, Gresgarth Hall home of esteemed garden designer Arabella Lennox-Boyd as well as the topiary gardens of Levens Hall which are world-famous and were created in the 17th-century by Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont, who trained under Andre Le Nôtre at Versailles. We also enjoy a cruise on the glassy waters of Lake Windermere .
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
Meet your tour manager
Samantha Oram
Samantha is a seasoned Tour Director with experience leading escorted tours across the UK, Europe, North Africa and Asia. Known for her warm, engaging style and with a background in teaching, she brings clarity, confidence and excellent group-management skills to every tour. Her expertise in cultural commentary and her strong operational experience help make each trip smooth and deeply enriching. Outside of tour work, Samantha also runs a narrowboat holiday business and loves exploring the outdoors
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart from London Euston by rail to Lancaster. (please note connecting rail travel to Newcastle from other stations is available on request or there is a discount of £100pp for those making their own way to Lancaster)
On arrival at Lancaster Station, we join our coach and depart for our first visit, Gresgarth Hall near Caton and home of esteemed garden designer Arabella Lennox-Boyd. Situated in a valley beside the Artle Beck, a tributary of the River Lune, this colourful and well-designed garden is everything you would expect from a garden designer and terraces descending from the house to the lake are planted with roses, clematis and more tender plants in season, with the predominately pinks, purples and silver-whites complementing the rugged grey stone of the Gothic house.
Meals Included:Breakfast
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| London, Euston Station | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| Lancaster Station | 00:00 | 00:00 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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