Small Group Tours built around Food, Shopping & Fun

Welcome to Lakes Travel Group’s  “Gloriously Artisan Tours”  across the beautiful Lake District, we have been carrying passengers in the Lake District since 1985. We offer daytime tours and evening dining excursions. The Lake District is rapidly becoming the Foodie capital of Cumbria with artisan and specialist producers popping up all over to offer a wide selection of high end food and drink produce. Let us introduce you to another side of the Lake District’s huge charm its thriving artisan food and drink suppliers at the heart of the Lake District’s growing gastro reputation.

Daytime Tours

We offer a 3 hour food and drink tour experience being driven in a private hire vehicle for your couple or group all across gorgeous South Lake District and award winning Lake District National Park while taking in the stunning views enjoy the finest food and drink of Artisan Cumbria including sampling stops at Cumbrian Farm shop, micro brewery or distillery and visit to the renowned Gastrohub village of Cartmel where Artisan food makers rub shoulders with Michelin starred restaurants all in a picture postcard setting in the shadow of the 12th century priory.

We also offer morning private 2hr shopping trips to an Artisan Farm Shop & Award winning nursery. Let us pick you up and drop you and your shopping off in comfort.

Evening Dining Excursions

We offer bespoke Dining Tours and Accommodation packages in beautiful and unusual locations across Lake District featuring Gastronomy Hubs, 4 star hotels and fantastic picturesque villages.
Let us take you to some of the most fabulous locations for sight seeing and dining in safety and comfort allowing you to relax and enjoy the experience.