Captivating Cumbria

CAPTIVATING CUMBRIA

 

27 – 31 October 2025

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £699

 

A new tour to Cumbria visiting the picturesque Lake District with a chance to try the famous Grasmere Gingerbread. Includes an excursion to Roman Vindolanda to see one of the best preserved Roman Forts of the Hadrian’s Wall and learn what life was like as a Roman soldier in the museum. We also head into Southern Scotland to visit Drumlanrig Castle, home to the Duke of Buccleuch for 400 years, and have free time in Dumfries

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Keswick   |   Grasmere   |   Roman Vindolanda   |   Roman Army Museum   |   Drumlanring Castle and Country Estate   |   Dumfries

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Cumbria arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Keswick and Grasmere

After a leisurely breakfast, we journey into the Lake District where we visit Keswick, the capital of the North Lakes area. There is plenty to see and do. Perhaps visit the Keswick Museum, or the Keswick Brewing Company during our stop. You’ll also have time to enjoy lunch.

This afternoon we enjoy a scenic drive through the Lakes to Grasmere. This village is famous for its Gingerbread shop and has a variety of stores to explore.

 

DAY THREE – Roman Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum

Today we journey the short distance to visit Roman Vindolanda - one of the best preserved Roman forts and museums on the Hadrian’s Wall. You’ll also find the Roman Army Museum, where you will learn what life was like for a soldier guarding the wall on Rome's Northern frontier.

 

DAY FOUR – Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate and Dumfries

This morning we journey into Scotland to visit Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate. Home to the Duke of Buccleuch and his ancestors for over 400 years, we enjoy a guided tour of the castle. There are 40 acres of gardens including tranquil woodlands, rose gardens, borders, and more. The Drumlanrig Tea Room offers an opportunity for a drink and a bite to eat.

 

We return via a stop in Dumfries where there is time at leisure to explore. Perhaps visit Robert Burns House, enjoy a stroll along the River Neith or search for a souvenir among the towns shops and galleries.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Roman Vindolanda

• Roman Army Museum

• Drumlanrig Castle - Guided Tour.

 

THE CROWN HOTEL, WETHERAL

The Crown Hotel is situated in the picturesque Cumbrian village of Wetheral. Hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool and gym. It boasts an award-winning AA Rosette awarded Conservatory Restaurant with elegant decor and large windows overlooking picturesque gardens. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Roman Vindolanda

Roman Army Museum

Drumlanrig Castle - Guided Tour.

 

THE CROWN HOTEL, WETHERAL

The Crown Hotel is situated in the picturesque Cumbrian village of Wetheral. Hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool and gym. It boasts an award-winning AA Rosette awarded Conservatory Restaurant with elegant decor and large windows overlooking picturesque gardens. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wifi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	27 – 31 OCT 2025	MONDAY	£699	£230 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).