Lakes, Lights & Liquor 2026
It’s like the best of the Lakes in 5 days, as we pack in some amazing sights from a lake cruise on Windermere, Sizergh Castle light trail and the Lakes Distillery for a varied tasting – brilliantly combined with free time in Bowness and Keswick.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Windermere Lake Cruise & Hayes Garden World
This morning, we start our day with a leisurely Lake Cruise on Windermere from Lakeside to Ambleside, where we enjoy a hot drink whilst taking in the stunning views. Our coach will meet us in Ambleside to drop us into the centre. We have free time here before making our way to Hayes Garden World, the largest garden centre in the Lakes.
Day 3 Bowness-on-Windermere & Sizergh Castle & Gardens
This morning is at leisure in Bowness. Around lunchtime we make our way just up the road to Lakeland, the Flagship store! As well as the shop there’s a great café to enjoy a spot of lunch, before we make our way to Sizergh Castle & Gardens. Wander through nature-themed light & sound installations in the garden and enjoy Christmas decorations through the ages in the house, if you’re the creative type, there are festive crafts available.
Day 4 The Lakes Distillery & Keswick
This morning, we start the day at The Lakes Distillery, where we enjoy tea & coffee with cakes & pastries before enjoying a guided tour and tasting of a gin, whiskey and vodka. We also receive a discount voucher to spend at the onsite shop. In the early afternoon we make our way to Keswick to enjoy some well-earned lunch!
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Windermere Lake Cruise & Hayes Garden World
This morning, we start our day with a leisurely Lake Cruise on Windermere from Lakeside to Ambleside, where we enjoy a hot drink whilst taking in the stunning views. Our coach will meet us in Ambleside to drop us into the centre. We have free time here before making our way to Hayes Garden World, the largest garden centre in the Lakes.
Day 3 Bowness-on-Windermere & Sizergh Castle & Gardens
This morning is at leisure in Bowness. Around lunchtime we make our way just up the road to Lakeland, the Flagship store! As well as the shop there’s a great café to enjoy a spot of lunch, before we make our way to Sizergh Castle & Gardens. Wander through nature-themed light & sound installations in the garden and enjoy Christmas decorations through the ages in the house, if you’re the creative type, there are festive crafts available.
Day 4 The Lakes Distillery & Keswick
This morning, we start the day at The Lakes Distillery, where we enjoy tea & coffee with cakes & pastries before enjoying a guided tour and tasting of a gin, whiskey and vodka. We also receive a discount voucher to spend at the onsite shop. In the early afternoon we make our way to Keswick to enjoy some well-earned lunch!
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.

Newby Bridge Hotel
Ulverston, Cumbria
Located in the southern Lakes area, with lovely country views, the Newby Bridge Hotel is a traditional hotel that has been welcoming groups for years. Situated within its own grounds, the hotel is traditionally decorated with several rooms having original features including wood panelling and log fires. All 45 bedrooms are traditional in design and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is no lift, however ground floor rooms are available. The traditional restaurant has plenty of natural daylight
and overlooks the gardens whilst the bar is cosy with a real fire. There is also a traditional lounge with sofas and a fabulous open fire, a games room with a pool table and an outside terrace at the front of the hotel overlooking the lake. Leisure facilities include a small indoor swimming pool, steam bath, steam room and gym.
• Ground floor rooms • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge





Newby Bridge Hotel
Ulverston, Cumbria
4 Nights Half Board
NOV 2026
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £70
Inclusions
• Discount on selected drinks each evening
• Mulled wine & mince pies on 1 afternoon
• Single Lake Cruise from Lakeside to Ambleside & tea/coffee voucher
• Entrance to Sizergh Castle & Gardens
• Guided tour & tasting at The Lakes Distillery with tea, coffee, cakes & pastries
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