From a Beatrix Potter tour in the Lake District, to a Segway safari in Cheshire and a bike tour of London taking in MI5 and Big Ben, it’s time to swap sandals for sensible shoes, pull that scarf out of the wardrobe and try these autumnal activities:
Beatrix Potter tour
Explore the world of Beatrix Potter, creator of the adorable Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs. Tiggywinkle and see these well-loved characters come to life. The journey begins with Hill Top Farm where the author wrote many of her stories in the 17th century cottage.
Enter the house (price not included with ticket) and explore the garden. Other highlights include the medieval village of Hawkshead, the renowned beauty spot of Tarn Hows, lake cruise to Brantwood and Yewdale Valley.
Prices start from £27 per adult and from £22 per child (ages 6 – 16 years). Tour lasts approximately five hours and departs from the Windermere Tourist Information Centre.
For more information or to book visit www.goseedo.com or call 0800 980 5551.
Grand London Bike Tour
See all of London’s ‘must-see’ sights and attraction on this Grand London Bike Tour. The tour includes stops at MI5, Horse Guard’s Parade (Olympic Beach Volleyball site), the oldest wig shop in London, London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, as well as a well-earned pit stop at Covent Garden to watch street entertainers or visit London’s favourite Muffin Shop.
This fun and informative three and half hour bike tour, takes in riverside pathways cycle lanes and park routes.
Prices start from £18 per adult and from £14 per child (ages 7 - 16 years).
For more information or to book visit www.goseedo.com or call 0800 980 5551.
The Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour
Discover why The Lake District is known as the “most beautiful corner of England” on this Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour. Travel over passes and through valleys, see waterfalls and traditional Lakeland villages, visit a 4,000 year-old stone circle, take a lake cruise and lunch in Keswick. Highlights include Grasmere, Windermere, Buttermere and Ambleside.
Prices start from £38 per adult and from £26 per child (ages 6 – 16 years). The tour takes just under eight hours and departs from the Windermere Tourist Information Centre.
For more information or to book visit www.goseedo.com or call 0800 980 5551.
Segway Safari Tour, Cheshire
Enjoy a Segway Safari in the 160 acre estate of a privately-owned country house and working farm. Expect to encounter muddy tracks, woodland paths and maybe even a few cows and sheep as you whizz through the Cheshire countryside.
Prices start from £66 per person and includes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes Segway driving time. Minimum age 12 years. All participants receive a safety briefing and introduction to the controls of the Segway.
For more information or to book visit www.goseedo.com or call 0800 980 5551.
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