Tarn Hows Tours

Enjoy a break from concrete and cities at Tarn Hows. This is an ideal place to fill your lungs with fresh air, slow down and simply delight in the scenery.

To explore this body of water, head to Ambleside. You'll find lots of other worthwhile attractions in this area, such as Lake Windermere, Coniston Water, and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

$79
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Picture 10 for Activity Windermere Red Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Ambleside

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

$26
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

$79
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Picture 10 for Activity Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake

Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake

$47
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake
Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour

Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour

$106
per adult
Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour
8 Lakes in a Morning

8 Lakes in a Morning

$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
8 Lakes in a Morning
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Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

4 out of 5
Manchester City Centre
Price was $1,459, price is now $1,158 per person
$1,158
per person
Nov 25 - Nov 30
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Manchester (MAN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (247 reviews)
Nice Hotel well situated from Manchester City Centre and the convention Centre

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Manchester City Centre
Price was $2,273, price is now $1,526 per person
$1,526
per person
Nov 25 - Nov 30
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Manchester (MAN)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (869 reviews)

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel

5 out of 5
Greengate
Price was $2,002, price is now $1,571 per person
$1,571
per person
Nov 25 - Nov 30
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Manchester (MAN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (603 reviews)
Clean room, looks just like the pictures and easy parking nearby at q park.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

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Tours & day trips

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2-Day Lake District Tour by Train

2-Day Lake District Tour by Train

Activity duration is 2 days
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $550 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Lake District Road Trip: Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

Lake District Road Trip: Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per traveler*
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Cruises & boat tours

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MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $78 per adult
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Attractions

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Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 37 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per adult
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Tarn Hows

9.2/10 (27 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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High Grassings Country House

High Grassings Country House

3.5 out of 5
Sunny Brow Ambleside England
High Grassings Country House
1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
Lower House Fairfield Ambleside England
1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
5 Bed in Ambleside (oc-lr239)

5 Bed in Ambleside (oc-lr239)

Hawkshead Hill
5 Bed in Ambleside (oc-lr239)
The Old Dairy - Sunny Brow Farm within the beautiful Lake District NationalPark

The Old Dairy - Sunny Brow Farm within the beautiful Lake District NationalPark

Ambleside Cumbria
The Old Dairy - Sunny Brow Farm within the beautiful Lake District NationalPark
Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment

Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment

3 out of 5
Waterhead (B5285) Coniston England
Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment
Red Lion Inn

Red Lion Inn

4 out of 5
Main St Ambleside England
Red Lion Inn
The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

4 out of 5
Hawkshead Road Coniston England
The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group
The Hive at Poppi Red

The Hive at Poppi Red

3 out of 5
The Hive, main street, Ambleside England
The Hive at Poppi Red
Bank Ground Farm

Bank Ground Farm

3 out of 5
Bank Ground Farm Coniston England
Bank Ground Farm
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