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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.
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Storrs Gate House has a five star grading with Visit Britain. Susann and Glenn welcome you to our…
John Ruskin's Brasserie brings contemporary chic to Lakeside with an informal bustling atmosphere.…
The River Room Brasserie restaurant at The Swan Hotel offers a sophisticated dining experience for…
Explore the natural world both indoors and outdoors at Windermere Jetty Museum this summer. …
Lauren Davey and Jack Hartley deliver an electrifying fusion of acoustic funk, soul, pop, and blues…
The multi-award winning, no.1 hotel for romance. Discover high-end luxury, designer decor, hot tubs…
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die…
Discover the art of creating your own essential oil blend, tailored to your unique preferences and…
This experience combines two of our most popular, all-year round, activities. We’ve listened to…
The Lyth and Winster valleys form a landscape of unspoilt pastoral delights - damson trees…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
The towns of Windermere and Bowness back onto a lovely little group of fells that extend east…
Take in the stunning views from our lakeside Restaurant whilst dining from our seasonal menu, we…
The Arts Bar is a celebration of great food and perfectly crafted drinks in a building famed for…
The Queens Head features a cosy drinking area with newly-refurbished dining areas and 10…
Take a wild dip in England's largest lake – Windermere – with experienced open water swimmers.…
A walk around the shores of Lake Windermere and over the wooded fells of Claife Heights to the…
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the…
Freyja is a gifted musician celebrated for her enchanting Indie folk style, featuring evocative…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes,…
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn…
Kirkwood Guest House in the Lake District is ideally positioned for exploring The Lakes. Situated…
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This tour visits Windermere's neighbouring villages of Staveley and Troubeck, making use of the network of back lanes and cycle paths that weave through the intervening fells.
Windermere
Our modern hard standing touring caravan and motorhome pitches have been tastefully landscaped into our surrounding countryside and have lovely views of Moor How and the surrounding fells. They are maintained to high standard so on arrival you can…
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850 reviewsBowness-on-Windermere
The Fizzy Tarté serves a luxurious range of Champagne, Afternoon Teas & Cocktails in the Heart of Bowness on Windermere, in the Lake District.
Windermere
Our three warm and cosy pods are situated behind the main farm steading in a quiet setting away from the road and next to a small beck. The pods all have underfloor heating so you are guaranteed to be warm no matter the season. Unfortunately we…
Windermere
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque village buzzing with tourism. The star attraction is undoubtedly Bowness Pier, the central hub for cruises on England's largest lake, Windermere.
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4511 reviewsWindermere
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn the skills to be self-sufficient in the wild and implement them in our reality-based two day bushcraft and survival training experience in the Lake…
Windermere
At Gilpin Hotel all 30 bedrooms have lovely Lakeland views, most leading directly onto the gardens – All 6 Junior Suite and 6 Garden Suites have decked or slate patios with their own outdoor hot tubs, 5 Spa Lodges have their own ensuite spa…
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2196 reviewsBowness-on-Windermere
Award winning crime writer Jonathan Whitelaw is flying in from Canada to launch his new book, The Concert Hall Killer, here in Bowness. Free entry, all welcome
Newby Bridge
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, including fire, shelter, water sourcing and more.
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54 reviewsFar Sawrey, Ambleside
Discover the art of creating your own essential oil blend, tailored to your unique preferences and therapeutic needs. You will be expertly guided through the technique and then learn how to make your own soap using your bespoke blend. Elevate your…
Windermere
The Beech Hill Hotel is situated on the banks of lake Windermere. We have 55 bedrooms that have been refurbished to a high standard. Our AA rosette-awarded restaurant offers 2 delicious menus of local and seasonal produce.
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1476 reviewsKendal
The Lyth and Winster valleys form a landscape of unspoilt pastoral delights - damson trees clustered in small orchards close to white-washed farmhouses, broadleaved woodlands brimming with bluebells and peaceful green undulating pastures.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Our unconventional Japanese Robata cooking with Korean flavours and Pacific Rim influences makes Baha the perfect destination to enjoy a unique food experience.
Windermere
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite lunch or afternoon tea options and a hand-selected spa treatment; enjoy unpretentious luxury in a unique setting.
Windermere
Choices Health Club Windermere is a unique experience in the Lakes. A large gym, indoor swimming pool, luxury spa and fitness classes all under one roof. Bring the whole family down for a swim, use us to keep up with your home fitness routine whilst…
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Our exquisite AA Rosette awarded Belsfield Restaurant offers unrivalled, unique and spectacular views over Lake Windermere and the fells beyond. Originally built in early Victorian times and dating back to 1815 The Belsfield is situated in 6-acres…
Newby Bridge
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays. Plus discover creatures from around the world including piranha, otters and clownfish.
Far Sawrey, Ambleside
Pure Lakes is an award winning, natural skincare company based in the heart of the English Lake District. We make a wide range of skincare products including ‘Bath and Body’, ‘Facial Skincare’ and ‘Home.’ We also do an ‘Active & Therapeutic’ range…
Newby Bridge
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those without. We have a wide range of adaptive and inclusive equipment to make adventures possible for our clients. Activities include accessible Canoeing,…
Newby Bridge
Lauren Davey and Jack Hartley deliver an electrifying fusion of acoustic funk, soul, pop, and blues in their stage performances. Lauren's soulful vocals paired with Jack's expert guitar prowess take audiences on a captivating musical voyage. From…
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