06-08 Jun 2025 – Liverpool & Lake District Weekend

Trip Details

Day 1 – Train to Liverpool Lime St.  | Mersey River Cruise | Group Lunch | Group Accommodation Check-in | Private Guided Walking Tour

We start off the weekend aboard Liverpool’s world-famous Mersey Ferry. The 50 minute River Explorer Cruise offers stunning views of Liverpool's skyline and the River Mersey. Learn how the ferries played their part in the First World War and hear more about Liverpool’s maritime history from the expert recorded commentary, which plays throughout the cruise. Group Lunch (incl.) after River Mersey Cruise. NB we cannot guarantee that any of their dishes are allergen free or fulfil dietary requirements due to possible cross contamination during their production (Incl. Group Packed Lunches during the weekend).

 

Following our group lunch, a fully guided Liverpool City walking tour where you will learn about the history, rich heritage & culture of this famous city, and have a closer look at the iconic landmarks. No visit to Liverpool is complete without meeting the Fab Four! You will also hear some fascinating stores about The Beatles and musical history of the city.

 

Ample free time after the walking tour, to explore the night life Liverpool City has to offer! Optional Cavern Club Entry Included.

 

Day 2 – Lake District Day Trip

After we wave farewell to the spectacular City of Liverpool for the day, we hit the road to the legendary land of The Lake District in a 2-hour partially-narrated journey, navigating a spectacular section of the M6 motorway, passing Preston and Lancaster. On a clear day you’ll see the famous British “backbone” called The Pennines.

 

We will visit the following Lake District destinations (subject to changes, weather conditions):

Bowness | 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 we hop on the Lake Windermere Lake Cruise (group tickets incl.) for a trip of a lifetime!

Ambleside | Largely Victorian and home to the Roman Galava Fort – ex-residence 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.

Little & Great Langdale’s | The Langdales are home to some of the most dramatic and diverse scenery in the whole of Cumbria (if not Britain!) hosting some of the most photogenic scenery around. Weather permitting we’ll drive the “loop” of “Little Switzerland” and even attempt to walk a summit, working up an appetite for lunch (excl. at your own cost) or more scenery!

Grasmere | 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, have a tombstone in the churchyard of St Oswald’s Church, one of the most visited literary shrines in the world.

Sarah Nelson’s Gingerbread Shop | This tiny, aroma-flooded quaint shop with happy costumed staff is neatly tucked away at the corner of the churchyard. You’ll 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)! Make sure you stock up on gingerbread before we return back to YHA Albert Dock, to re-explore Liverpool City on our last night.

 

Day 3 – Group Accommodation Check-out | Train back to London

After breakfast we walk back to Liverpool Lime St. station for the return train to London.

 

Tour operated by Travel Club

Ticket Sales End 30/05/2025

Tour Includes:

·         Scheduled Roundtrip Group Train Ticket from London Euston to Liverpool Lime St

·         Accommodation in single gender dorms with Continental Breakfast

·         Mersey River Cruise Group Ticket

·         Private Guided Liverpool City Tour

·         Optional Cavern Club Entry Incl.

·         Friday Group Lunch at The Botanist Albert Dock

·         Packed Lunch Saturday & Sunday

·         Private Guided Lake District Day Trip from Liverpool incl. Lake Windermere Lake Cruise Group Ticket

·         Ample free time for exploring

·         Assistance of an ISH Staff Group Leader

 

Tour excludes: Anything not mentioned in tour includes

 

Please aim to arrive at least 10-15mins early, we cannot hold the rest of the group for latecomers!

Don’t forget to bring your own oyster card (with enough credit) and/or contactless card for use on Public Transportation in London during the tour

 

Meeting Point: International Students House (Foyer), 229 Great Portland St., London W1W 5PN

Meeting Time: Friday 06^th June 07:45am

Finishing Time: Sunday 08^th June approx. 13:22pm London Euston Rail Station

 

For UK/Overseas weekend trips the running order will be given out at the pre-tour meetup (the meet-up date will be announced once you have booked and paid).

 

A valid University Student ID must be with you at all times and must be supplied/presented upon request – No ID No Entry!

It is your responsibility to check in advance that the above tour itinerary and/or timings are suitable for your own plans.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.       ALL TRAVEL CLUB Tickets are FULLY RESTRICTED / NON-CHANGEABLE / NON-REFUNDABLE / NON-TRANSFERABLE / NON-EXCHANGEABLE / NO-SHOW PENALTIES APPLY. 

2.       All Travel Club UK Day/Weekend trips are subject to availability.

3.       All Travel Club UK Day/Weekend trip tickets are released beginning of each academic term.

4.       All Travel Club Overseas Weekend trips are BY APPLICATION ONLY (check event page for application deadline).

5.       A valid University Student ID must be with you at all times and must be supplied/presented upon request. 

6.       PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP WITH YOUR ACADEMIC EMAIL ADDRESS e.g. myname@KCL.ac.uk. As proof of student status.

7.       If you are unable to produce a valid University Student ID as proof of full-time student status, Travel Club and all tour suppliers involved reserves the right to reject your ticket and admission on the trip, NO REFUND WILL BE DUE. No VALID ID - No Entry, No Exceptions!

8.       AGE RESTRICTION minimum 18yrs+

9.       ALL TRAVEL CLUB TRIP TICKET PURCHASES ARE LIMITED TO ONE TICKET PER STUDENT PER TRIP. Multiple/extra ticket purchases for the same trip will be voided and no refund due.

10.   Please be aware that photography and/or filming will be taking place on all Travel Club Trips for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings may be used by International Students House for promotional purposes, for example on social media platforms, websites, mobile applications, emails, digital media, or printed materials. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed please speak with your Travel Club Trip Group Leader on the day.

11.   Full Travel Club Terms & Conditions on our website.

 

 

NB Each student wishing to attend a Travel Club trip must book and pay separately. Multiple ticket purchases for the same trip on the same order will be voided and no refund due.

 

Once you have paid, as additional proof of student status, all students must complete the Travel Club Mandatory Booking form link at the end of check out via the order status page. This link is also provided on your order confirmation email.