Kendal 2026 Calendar of Events

We enjoyed an amazing journey through the Lakes District. The peaceful drive through dense green forests, bleak (but breathtakingly beautiful) mountains, blue lakes, and quaint small towns and villages was just what we needed after the busyness of London. Our gracious guide Gillian was very knowledgeable and informative of the natural and cultural history of this region. Our driver Sandra expertly managed the steep, narrow, and winding roads, deftly maneuvering around less experienced drivers. Both ladies’ love of the region was clearly evident. It all made for an experience we will not forget.

Booking was straightforward and customer support was on point (I asked how the tour will be with a forecast of rain). Pickup was on time (early even) and at a convenient spot. The van is also very clean and spacious. Photo stops and breaks are well spaced. Gillian is very knowledgeable and readily adapts to our interests (namely sheep, cattle, and gingerbread). She'll make sure you don't leave without fun and useful tidbits (my favorite would be word origins). You're also in very good hands with Sandra on the wheel. She manuevers the roads effortlessly. Be prepared to go on tour, rain or/and shine. The valleys and lakes are to be appreciated in person-the photos just don't do them justice, and this is the best way to see most of them in a day wihout the hassle and with a personal touch.

If your a Bronte fan this tour is a must do! Gillian was a wealth of knowledge on the Bronte family and Sandra was an exceptional driver as we toured many Bronte related sights in Yorkshire. A magical day where the Bronte family truly came alive for is. Thank you ladies for such a memorable day.

The scenery is beautiful and the villages are just so pretty. Eliot our guide was great and made sure everyone was looked after.

Steve, the driver was outstanding. You could use a bunch of Steve like drivers/tour guides.

An incredible and comprehensive tour lead by driver/guide Mark P, who made the trip for us with his knowledge and presentation of highlights which we couldn’t have found on our own. I’ve done many tours but this stands out as one of the best. Thank you Mark P

Jillian and Tom gave us the best Brontë tour ever. Each stop was personalized as Lisa talked us through all the sites. While on the van, she told us stories and answered all questions, which personalized the whole trip. I enjoyed the whole experience and learned far more than I ever thought I would. As an English professor, I found the trip to be exemplary. Thank you!

Never realised that the filmimg locations were so close to the Lake Districts and it was fantastic to see such places as Mrs Pumfreys house and the hidden part of Darrowby. Would recommend this tour just for the scenery but the locations make it something special. Thanks.

It was a very informative, chilled and wonderful experience. A very friendly tour guide and would recommend to anyone.

Great tour, although they canceled our tour date without telling us. I only discovered they had canceled our tour when I called in. We had to reschedule for a day later, which caused a large amount of expense and hassle with our accommodations and London train ticket. The tour was great once we were able to go on it.

Group from Maynes Holidays booked 3 minibuses for this tour and got to say it was the highlight of there week. Minibuses were smart & comfortable, views were exceptional , all 3 drivers Mark , Lisa & Toni were brilliant , very friendly & helpful nothing was a problem. Would highly recommend this trip.

Mark and Tony gave us a great day out sharing their in-depth knowledge in the commentary. The narrow, steep, twisting Wrynose and Hardknott Passes were expertly negotiated by Mark on our way to Muncaster Castle. Here we were served a delicious lunch, followed by a Birds of Prey display and self-guided tour of the castle. Many thanks to Mark and Tony who were helpful and courteous throughout our very enjoyable trip.

We had a wonderful time with Gillian and Sandra. They were very friendly and knowledgable, and clearly experts of their field. The tour was amazing and we would recommend it to everyone coming to Lake District.

I took this tour on the 15th August with my wife and daughter. The tour was excellent with full value of money as it’s was a very comprehensive and absorbing trip which very well enriched by the information provided by Gillian as a guide. Sandra is a very skilled driver who could negotiate through the narrow mountain roads without giving us any moment of anxiety and keeping us very comfortable all along. Gillian’s knowledge and description of almost every space of the Lake District is amazing. Will cherish its memories. Ravi Saxena

We had an amazing time with our guide Steve who drove us across many breathtaking sites and points of view. His stories about the Lake District were fascinating. It is the perfect opportunity to discover this wonderful environment without the challenges of driving.

Exceptional day out. Our guide Stef was outstanding, with real depth of local knowledge, excellent careful driving. He went above and beyond to ensure that everyone on the trip had a really memorable and enjoyable day out in this beautiful countryside. I would recommend Mountain Goat wholeheartedly, and especially Stef. Though I am sure all their guides are really good.