Lake District Day Trip From Liverpool Cruise Terminal

Born 8th February 1819. A poet, artist, critic, social revolutionary and conservationist. In 1871 he bought Brantwood near Coniston and was involved conservation after meeting Hardwicke Rawnsley and Octavia Hill, the founders of the National Trust in 1896.

A resident here from 1924 until his death in 1941. He wrote a large number of books while living at Brackenburn, including The Herries Chronicle and 15 volumes of his diaries.

Famous for his 7 Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells created when he worked in the Borough Treasurers Office in Kendal from 1941. These handwritten, hand-drawn works of art have been the inspiration to all fell-walkers for the past 40 years. He died in 1991.

Cumbria’s most popular sprawling town developed after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847. Home to a glorious lakeside boat launch. Here you can hop on the optional Lake Windermere Lake Cruise for a trip of a lifetime (£8.00 / $9.50).

Largely Victorian and home to the Roman Galava Fort – ex-resident to 500 Roman soldiers. Ambleside grew rapidly when the ferry terminal opened in 1845. St Mary’s Church (1854) was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The 17th Century Bridge House over Stock Ghyll is one of the most photographed scenes in Lakeland.

The Langdales is the superb home to some of the most dramatic and diverse scenery in the whole of Cumbria (if not Britain!). Here you will find some of the most photogenic scenery around. Weather permitting we will drive the “loop” of “Little Switzerland” giving you time off the vehicle to get some superb fresh air and to work up an appetite (for food or more scenery!)

Most of the buildings date from the 19th or early 20th Century, though the Church dates from the 13th Century. William Worsdworth, who died in 1850, and his wife Mary, who died 9 years later, were laid to rest in the churchyard of St Oswald’s Church, one of the most visited literary shrines in the world.

This tiny, aroma-flooded quaint shop with happy costumed staff is neatly tucked away at the corner of the churchyard. You will browse through, soak up the history, and then sample this most wonderful delicacy before ladling yourself down with bags of the stuff to distribute proudly to your friends (if it lasts that long)!

This welcoming family-owned oasis with a passion for friendly and quality service offers an excellent breather for our weary travellers. The well-stocked and great value menu will tempt your palate as will the local brew and mysterious legends.

Another, earlier home of William Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, the years of his supreme work as a poet. It was built in the early 17th century as a small hostelry with an oak-panelled hall and floors of Westmorland slate

Glorious views of Rydal Water and the surrounding fells can be enjoyed from this home of William Wordsworth from 1813 to 1850. It now belongs to the descendants of the poet laureate and is also the starting point for the scenic coffin trail walk linking Rydal Mount with Dove Cottage.

Originally called Birthwaite, Windermere was built around its railway station offering train and bus connections to the surrounding area. Often referred to as the “Capital” of the Lake District with its bustling shops and many hotels – all built from local materials.

Follow William Wordsworth’s final journey on this historic trail through the spectacular countryside. The great poet was carried from his home at Rydall Mount to St Oswald’s Church in Grasmere where he was laid to rest along this very route. Make sure you have your camera with you and are ready for a full 60 minute trek.