Literary Lakes and Yorkshire Moors

FROM WUTHERING HEIGHTS TO PETER RABBIT: LITERARY LAKES & YORKSHIRE MOORS

 

5 April – 9 April 2027

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £649

 

The Brontës, Wordsworth & Beatrix Potter in Yorkshire & the Lake District

 

Step into the landscapes that shaped some of Britain’s most treasured writers on this beautifully curated literary escape to Yorkshire and the Lake District. From the windswept moors of Haworth to the tranquil shores of Derwentwater and Grasmere, discover the places that inspired the Brontë sisters, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

 

Explore the Brontë Parsonage Museum, where Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights were brought to life, wander the cobbled streets of Haworth, and stand within the peaceful rooms of Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth penned some of the finest poetry of the Romantic age. In the Lake District, visit Hill Top Farm and The World of Beatrix Potter to uncover the charm behind Peter Rabbit and her beloved tales.

 

With dramatic scenery, historic homes, charming Lakeland villages and fascinating literary heritage throughout, this tour is a celebration of storytelling, landscape and the enduring power of imagination. Perfect for lovers of books, history and Britain’s most inspiring countryside, it promises an enriching and memorable journey.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Bronte Parsonage Museum   |   Haworth   |   Hill Top Farm   |   Lake District   |   Hawkshead Village   |   Beatrix Potter’s World   |   Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage   |   Wordworth Museum & Gallery   |   Grasmere   |   Keswick   |   Kendal   |   Holmfirth

 

DAY ONE – Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth and Arrival

We depart from your home and travel first to Haworth, the historic hilltop village forever linked with the Brontë family. We have included a visit to the Bronte Parsonage Museum - the family home where Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall were written. With free time in Haworth after our visit, you can explore at leisure and take some refreshments before continuing to our hotel in Kendal, with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Hill Top Farm, Hawkshead Village & Beatrix Potter’s World

Today we journey into the Lake District to Hill Top Farm, Beatrix Potter's farmhouse retreat: the inspiration for her little books. Hill Top Farm, Beatrix’s 17th-century farmhouse in Near Sawrey is preserved exactly as she left it, you’ll recognise scenes that appear in Peter Rabbit and her other tales.

 

We’ll then continue to Hawkshead village with its charming, cobbled streets and literary connections before arriving at Windermere, and a visit to the world of Beatrix Potter’s World in Bowness.

 

DAY THREE – Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, Museum & Gallery and Grasmere

Today we step into another century as you experience William Wordsworth’s life at Dove Cottage. Wordsworth and his family lived in this humble Lake District cottage from 1799 to 1808. First, we enjoy visit to Dove Cottage that has been brought back to life, and the sights, sounds and smells evoke memories of over 200 years ago. Little moments taken from the Wordsworth’s poems, journals and letters have been recreated, telling the story of their life here. In this time of ‘plain living and high thinking’, the everyday mixed with the extraordinary. It was whilst living here, amongst the hustle and bustle of daily life, that Wordsworth wrote many of his greatest poems and his sister Dorothy kept her fascinating Grasmere journal. 

 

You will then have some free time in Grasmere, it remains one of Cumbria’s most popular villages, largely due to its picturesque location and ties with William Wordsworth.

 

DAY FOUR – Keswick – in the footsteps of the poets

Today we will visit Keswick, sitting between Derwentwater and the dramatic Skiddaw mountain range. It’s one of the Lake District’s most atmospheric market towns — lively, walkable, and surrounded by the kind of scenery that inspired the Romantic poets. Wordsworth would have visited here frequently, and there are close connections with Coleridge and Southey.

 

DAY FIVE – Holmfirth and Departure

After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel, and make a stop in Holmfirth, though not classic literary, there are strong story telling links with ‘Last of the Summer Wine’, including Sid’s Café… but don’t miss the incredible second hand book shop, just around the corner. We’ll then, continuing our journey home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm

Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, Museum & Gallery

Bronte Parsonage Museum.

 

THE RIVESIDE HOTEL, KENDAL

The Riverside Hotel is a historic family-owned hotel nestled on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal, just a short distance from Lake Windermere. The hotel has a pool and a spa, and riverside seating, as well as a restaurant with a view. The hotel is situated just a short stroll from the centre of Kendal, a historic market town with vibrant cafes, shops, museums, and galleries.

 

All single rooms double/twin for sole use. Rooms with a river view are available on request but may incur a supplement.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm

Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, Museum & Gallery

Bronte Parsonage Museum.

 

THE RIVESIDE HOTEL, KENDAL

The Riverside Hotel is a historic family-owned hotel nestled on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal, just a short distance from Lake Windermere. The hotel has a pool and a spa, and riverside seating, as well as a restaurant with a view. The hotel is situated just a short stroll from the centre of Kendal, a historic market town with vibrant cafes, shops, museums, and galleries.

 

All single rooms double/twin for sole use. Rooms with a river view are available on request but may incur a supplement.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
3 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Wifi
Lounge	Hairdryer
Gym	Iron
Swimming Pool

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS		SUPPLEMENT
5	5 - 9 APR 2027	MONDAY	£649		£100 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE				£38

 

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).

The Riverside Hotel, Kendal