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Windermere & Bowness

Just over a mile from England’s largest lake, Windermere, stands Windermere town. While not on the lake shores itself, it combines with the nearby lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere to form one urban area. 

Windermere enjoys easy access to lake Windermere, whether by foot; car; bike; or bus. This stunning lake, surrounded by rolling hills, offers a serene escape for water activities, leisure boat rides, and lakeside strolls.

Windermere’s rich history is reflected in its historic roots and the growth spurred by the Victorian era. The arrival of the town’s train station in 1847 boosted tourism to the area; today, it is popular thanks to its location, and the abundance of places to eat, drink, and visit.

Indulge in the diverse offerings Windermere presents, from enjoying local food and drink in welcoming establishments to discovering local attractions and experiences. There are excellent accommodation options nearby as well, whether you’re looking for a cosy inn or a luxurious spa hotel.

See & Do

  • Visit St Mary’s Church: Here, you’ll find St. Mary's Church, standing proudly since 1848. This architectural gem, adorned with stained glass windows, reflects the town's Victorian legacy.
  • Walk up Orrest Head: this short, popular walk can be enjoyed from the centre of Windermere town. It takes you along a clearly signposted path to the top of Orrest Head Fell, where you’ll find a viewpoint with panoramic views over Windermere and the central fells. It is also one of 50 accessible ‘Miles Without Stiles’ routes as part of an initiative by the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA).
  • Eat & Drink: Windermere is home to a wide variety of great places to eat and drink - from excellent cafes to pubs and restaurants. You can also pick up local produce and cooking equipment, and enjoy some retail therapy.

Nearby Towns

  • Ambleside: Nestled on the northern shores of Lake Windermere, Ambleside is a picturesque town renowned for its charming streets, great walking opportunities, vibrant local shops, and fantastic food and drink.
  • Bowness-on-Windermere: Adjacent to Windermere, Bowness offers a lively atmosphere with lakeside attractions, diverse dining options, and opportunities for boat trips on the lake.
  • Grasmere: Known for its idyllic setting and as the final resting place of poet William Wordsworth, Grasmere invites visitors to explore its literary and natural wonders.

Surrounding Areas

  • Orrest Head: Hike to the summit of Orrest Head for breathtaking vistas of the Lake District, a vantage point that inspired Alfred Wainwright.
  • Troutbeck: Immerse yourself in the charm of Troutbeck, a quintessential Lakeland village with ancient stone buildings and scenic walking routes.

Getting Here

  • By car: Windermere is located along the A591, which runs through the central lakes from Kendal to Keswick and provides easy access by car to this Lakeland town.
  • By bus: Several buses serve the town of Windermere, including the Stagecoach 555, 505, 599, 755, and 6 bus services.
  • By train: Windermere Train Station is centrally located, and is served by Northern Rail services from Manchester; connections are also available from locations across the country via Oxenholme The Lake District train station

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ST MARTIN'S CHURCH

Built in 1483, this is one of the earliest surviving churches in Cumbria. Its spacious interior with hand-painted biblical texts on the walls and roof beams immediately captures attention. The magnificent east window contains remnants of stained glass from Cartmel Priory (brought here after the Dissolution of the Monasteries) and is believed to be among the oldest surviving traces of stained glass in Britain.

HILL TOP

Step into the world of Beatrix Potter in this 17th century farmhouse, which provided the inspiration for 13 of her books including The Tale of Tom Kitten and The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck. It remains much the same as when she lived here, with many of her paintings, furniture and china on view.

ORREST HEAD

The short walk to Orrest Head is well worth the uphill effort, for at the top is an outstanding panoramic view of the lake and surrounding mountains. There are a number of ways of getting to the top all passing through Elleray Woods, noted for its varied bird and insect life (booklet available from the Tourist Information Centre in Windermere).

BROCKHOLE

The gardens at Brockhole, stretching down to the shores of Windermere, were laid out by Thomas Mawson, the internationally acclaimed landscape gardener from Windermere. A wide variety of interesting trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants can be seen against the dramatic backdrop of the lake.

THE DALES WAY

 An attractive walk that starts at Ilkley in West Yorkshire and finishes in Bowness-on-Windermere following ancient trackways and riverside paths and passing through many interesting villages on its 80 mile (129 km) route and taking in the best of the natural enviroment along the way.

HOLEHIRD GARDENS

This 17-acre hillside garden, managed by the Lakeland Horticultural Society since 1971, has been transformed from an abandoned rock garden into a ‘garden for all seasons', with specimen trees, a walled garden with herbaceous borders and displays of alpine plants.

WRAY CASTLE

An imposing mock Gothic castle built by James Dawson in the 1840s. Beatrix Potter stayed here in 1882 while on holiday with her parents.

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

William Wordsworth came here in 1779. His adolescent experience of the natural world had a lasting effect, and was recalled in his poetry of later years.

BEATRIX POTTER

Beatrix Potter’s traditional Lakeland farm at Hill Top was a special place for Beatrix, and was the inspiration for the setting in many of her books.

THE CRIER OF CLAIFE

In earlier times it was the custom to call for a rowing boat when one was required. One stormy night, a call was answered by a ferryman who rowed across the lake to Bowness only to return in a state of shock. The next morning he developed a rapid fever and died. Thereafter, on stormy nights whenever there were strange calls for a boat from Ferry Nab, no-one would dare go. Eventually a priest exorcised the Crier of Claife to a quarry on Claife Heights, but occasionally the ghostly calls for a boat can still be heard.

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    Neil the hippy from The Young Ones' live show
    Nigel Planer: Young Once

    Address

    The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere

    Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s alternative comedy scene, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a warm, sharply funny live show of storytelling.

    From the wild early days at The Comedy…

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  12. Yacht at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Yacht at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Family Sailing Experiences with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Sailing Experiences with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Beautiful Scenery with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Sailing Experiences with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Skipper Ian at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Safety Precautions at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Yacht at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Sailing with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
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    Yacht at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Family Sailing Experiences with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Sailing Experiences with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Beautiful Scenery with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Sailing Experiences with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Skipper Ian at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Safety Precautions at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Yacht at Sailing Windermere, Lake District
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    Sailing and Instruction with Sailing Windermere, Lake District
    Sailing Windermere

    Address

    Holly Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2AF

    Telephone

    07928373326

    info@sailingwindermere.co.uk

    Windermere

    Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.

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  13. Cycle Hired from E-Bike Safaris Ltd at Blea Tarn, Lake District
    Cycle Hired from E-Bike Safaris Ltd at Blea Tarn, Lake District
    Cycles Hired from E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors with Cycles Hired from E-Bike Safaris Ltd
    Rider Enjoying E-Bike Hire and Delivery from E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Riders Enjoying E-Bike Hire and Delivery from E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Cycling in Kendal with E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    E-Bike Safaris Ltd - Cycle hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cycling the Wrynose Pass with E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cycle hire from E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Countryfile presenter Joe Crowley with E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cycle Hired from E-Bike Safaris Ltd at Blea Tarn, Lake District
    Cycles Hired from E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors with Cycles Hired from E-Bike Safaris Ltd
    Rider Enjoying E-Bike Hire and Delivery from E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Riders Enjoying E-Bike Hire and Delivery from E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Cycling in Kendal with E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    E-Bike Safaris Ltd - Cycle hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cycling the Wrynose Pass with E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cycle hire from E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Countryfile presenter Joe Crowley with E-Bike Safaris Ltd in the Lake District, Cumbria
    E-Bike Safaris - Cycling Holidays in the Lake District

    Address

    Cumbria

    Telephone

    07930 869351

    info@ebikesafaris.com

    Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure cyclists with flexible daily itineraries and timings. Choose one of our Day Tours or Multi-Day Holidays, or let E-Bike Safaris tailor-make your tour…

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  14. Cycling in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cycling in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Windermere to Staveley

    Address

    Windermere, Cumbria

    Telephone

    015394 46499

    info@ticwindermere.co.uk

    Cumbria

    A family friendly ride from Windermere to Staveley on quiet roads with stunning views to the southern Lakeland Fells. In Staveley the workshops, galleries, brewery, plant nursery and eateries offer food for both eyes and appetite. Return along the…

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  15. Illustration by Guy Parsons.
    Illustration by Guy Parsons.
    Winter Craft Fair at Blackwell

    Address

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    01539 637940

    marketing@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    This November, the much-loved Winter Craft Fair returns to Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house and for 2026, there's even more to enjoy as the fair takes place across two consecutive weekends!

    Whether you're searching for a one-of-a-kind gift,…

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    Person playing guitar and looking in the camera
    Live Music at The Swan - Tom Woods

    Address

    Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    We're looking forward to welcoming Tom Woods to The Swan on the 26th June for an evening of live music.

    Enjoy the longer evenings with Tom's soulful sounds, an acoustic singer and guitarist known for his lively classics.

    Join us for a night to…

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  17. The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Wainwright - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    Views from The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Wainwright - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    Views from The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    The Windermere - Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus
    Fair Rigg By Cradel Haus

    Address

    Ferry View, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JB

    Telephone

    0331 630 7422

    hello@cradel.haus

    Windermere

    Our choice of 4 self-catered apartments range from sleeping 2-8, are incredibly spacious and filled with plush furnishings, modern amenities, premium appliances and bespoke décor. We also offer EV-parking and pet-friendly stays.

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  18. Enjoy traditional tiered Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Enjoy traditional tiered Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Selection of sandwiches available at Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Sweet treats at Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Delicious hot drinks at Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Traditional Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Jam & Cream at Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Enjoy traditional tiered Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Selection of sandwiches available at Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Sweet treats at Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Delicious hot drinks at Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Traditional Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Jam & Cream at Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor in Windermere, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor

    Address

    Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AX

    Telephone

    01539443192

    info@cedarmanor.co.uk

    Windermere

    Offering a traditional Afternoon Tea in the heart of the Lake District.

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  19. Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Sailing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Sail Windermere on a Beautiful Day Yacht with Anyone Can (Accessible)

    Address

    Active Base (first available left), Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NN

    Telephone

    01539 31 00 41

    info@anyonecan.uk

    Newby Bridge

    This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language and a hands-on approach you and your fellow crew will do the vast majority of the tasks that make the boat work.

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  20. Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Hallway at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Hotfoot
    Arm Knitting with Darcy Badger Designs at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Natasha Suriya from Lakeland Arts
    Take a look around Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lampshade at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Mosaic fireplace at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Piano at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Family Activities at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Views and exhibitions at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Visitors admiring the view at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Hallway at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Hotfoot
    Arm Knitting with Darcy Badger Designs at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Natasha Suriya from Lakeland Arts
    Take a look around Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lampshade at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Mosaic fireplace at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Piano at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Family Activities at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Views and exhibitions at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Visitors admiring the view at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House

    Address

    Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015396 37940

    info@blackwell.org.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District and offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of early 20th-century living.

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