The Brontes & Splendour of the Lake District

DISCOVER THE BRONTES AND THE SCENIC SPLENDOUR OF THE LAKE DISTRICT

 

27 April – 1 May 2026

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £629

 

If you're looking for a breathtaking destination to explore, look no further than the Lake District. This National Park is known for its stunning landscape of lakes, mountains, and valleys.  But we are also exploring the Brontes, and the history and legends of the Lakes, that have shaped our world today.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Kendal   |   Ambleside   |   Keswick   |   Ullswater   |   Glenridding   |   Haworth   |   Bronte Parsonage Museum   |   Quaker Tapestry Museum   |   Abbot Hall  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to the Lake District, arriving at our hotel in Kendal with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Ambleside, Keswick, Lake Ullswater and Glenridding

Today we begin with a drive to Ambleside. We take a break here and have time to look around. From here we head north past Dunmail Raise and Lake Thirlmere to Keswick. This is the thriving main town of the northern lakes, situated within walking distance of Derwentwater. We have our lunch break here. This afternoon we head for beautiful Lake Ullswater and Glenridding for a short stop. Continuing our way through Patterdale, we ascend the rugged Kirkstone Pass, with the lonely inn at the summit, and drop down to Lake Windermere and back to our hotel.

 

DAY THREE  - The Bronte Sisters and Haworth

We start the day with a scenic drive through Cumbria, past the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale and into the Yorkshire Dale. We see as we pass through the village of Cowan Bridge the once Clergy Daughter's School attended by four Brontë sisters, Maria, Elizabeth, Charlotte and Emily. The school was the inspiration for "Lowood" in Charlotte's novel, Jane Eyre. From here, our journey takes us across the Pennine Moors, where the sisters would wander when wanting to escape from nearby Keighley, and on into Haworth.

We have included a visit to the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth, with free time in Haworth after our visit where you can explore at leisure and take some refreshments before we then journey back through the beautiful scenery to our hotel.

 

DAY FOUR – Quaker Tapestry Museum, Abbot Hall Gallery and Kendal

Today we stay local and first visit the Quaker Tapestry Museum, discover the Quakers’ origins and their impact on society.  From the scientific and industrial revolutions to social reform, peace and the abolition of slavery. Explore how Quakers beliefs have shaped our world today.

We also have included entrance to Abbot Hall, an exceptional collection of historic and contemporary art. It is located in a Grade I listed Georgian building in Kendal and is one of Britain’s leading small art galleries.

 

The rest of the day is yours, enjoy Kendal, or relax at the hotel, and watch the world, and the river go by.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we depart 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

Admission to Quaker Tapestry Museum

Admission to Abott Hall Gallery

Admission to 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.

 

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.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Admission to Quaker Tapestry Museum

Admission to Abott Hall Gallery

Admission to 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	27 APR – 1 MAY 2026	MONDAY	£629		£100 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE				£36

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).

Riverside Hotel, Kendal Quaker Tapestry Abbot Hall