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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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    Candle Moulds at Candle Masterclass Experience at Pure Lakes in Far Sawrey, Lake District
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    Essential Oils at Candle Masterclass Experience at Pure Lakes in Far Sawrey, Lake District
    Candle Masterclass Experience at Pure Lakes

    Address

    Pure Lakes, 7 Bryers Fold, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LL

    gm@purelakes.co.uk

    Far Sawrey, Ambleside

    Unlock the secrets of essential oils as you learn to create your very own blend, uniquely tailored to your therapeutic needs and personal preferences. You'll then embark on the journey of infusing your aromatic blend into a natural soy wax candle.…

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    Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Interior and Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Interior of The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    The Laundrama at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Entrance at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Interior and Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Interior of The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    The Laundrama at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Entrance at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Performer on Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Stage at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Friendly Staff at The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    The Victoria Wood Theatre

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539440872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Bowness on Windermere

    Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. The Theatre produces a lively programme of professional drama, music, folk, comedy, lectures and film.

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    Address

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

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    ecooper@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, celebrating the makers, ideas and objects that have shaped our collection since opening our doors to the public in 2001.

    Set throughout the house, the…

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    Windermere Golf Day 2026
    Windermere Golf Day

    Address

    Windermere Golf Club, Cleabarrow, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NB

    Telephone

    01524 382538

    fundraising@sjhospice.org.uk

    Windermere

    Back for its 13th Year, join us at Windermere Golf Club on Friday 3rd July 2026 for a wonderful day of competition in aid of St John's Hospice in our 40th Anniversary Year.

    To enter a team of 4 or to find out more, visit our website or contact the…

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  12. Exterior at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Exterior at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
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    The Restaurant at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    View from Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    John Ruskin's Brasserie at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Conservatory Seating and Dining at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Woodland View Room at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Woodland View Room at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Woodland View Room at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Exterior at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Views from Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Entrance at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    The Restaurant at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    View from Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    John Ruskin's Brasserie at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Conservatory Seating and Dining at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Woodland View Room at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Woodland View Room at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Woodland View Room at Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Lakeside Hotel & Spa

    Address

    Lakeside Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Lakeside, Cumbria, LA12 8AT

    Telephone

    015395 30001

    reservations@lakesidehotel.co.uk

    Lakeside

    Lakeside Hotel, the best 4 star hotel on the shores of Windermere, offers you a unique location on the water's edge. It is a classic traditional Lakeland Hotel, personally owned and managed and in a delightful setting.

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    Drone photo of West Wing bedrooms and hot tubs at Lakes Hotel & Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lakes Hotel & Spa

    Address

    Lakes Hotel and Spa, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HH

    Telephone

    015394 42211

    stay@lakeshotel.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    One of the largest Lake District Hotel’s, located in the best village to discover the beautiful Lake District, with the most exciting variety of experiences on your doorstep and views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village…

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  14. Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel in Ecclerigg, Lake District
    The Grill at Merewood Country House Hotel

    Address

    Merewood Country House Hotel, Ecclerigg, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LH

    Telephone

    015394 46484

    info@merewoodhotel.co.uk

    Windermere

    The Grill offers a relaxed, welcoming dining experience with a menu created by Head Chef Ambrus Kipke, proudly rooted in classic English cuisine. Think crowd-pleasing favourites like traditional fish and chips, juicy sirloin steaks, and a tempting…

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  15. Visitors Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Two Visitors Paddleboarding at Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor Jumps into Lake Windermere from a Paddleboard from Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Two Visitors Smiling from a Kayak from Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Kayaking with a Scenic View over Lake Windermere, from Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Visitors Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Two Visitors Paddleboarding at Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor Jumps into Lake Windermere from a Paddleboard from Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Two Visitors Smiling from a Kayak from Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Kayaking with a Scenic View over Lake Windermere, from Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Happy Visitors Cheering from Canoes from Windermere Canoe Kayak in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Windermere Canoe Kayak

    Address

    Windermere Canoe and Kayak, B5285, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH

    Telephone

    015394 44451

    office@windermerecanoekayak.com

    Windermere

    Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.

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    person sitting down playing a guitar
    Live Music by Rob Young - 5th April

    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 Rob Young to The Swan on the 5th April for an evening of live music.

    Enjoy the longer evenings with the Rob – a singer songwriter, purveyor of roots acoustic blues, ragtime, the old-time banjo sounds of Appalachia…

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  17. A dish at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    A dish at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    A dish at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    Wine at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    Chefs at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
    A dish at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    A dish at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    Wine at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House © Andre Ainsworth
    Chefs at SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
    SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel

    Address

    Gilpin Hotel, Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NE

    Telephone

    015394 88818

    hotel@thegilpin.co.uk

    Windermere

    In the Michelin starred main restaurant, SOURCE, head chef Ollie Bridgwater (formerly of Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck) brings innovative skills, techniques and creativity to the table, for a fun, vibrant, fine dining experience!

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  18. Cooking at Bushcraft Brunch with Green Man Survival in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cooking at Bushcraft Brunch with Green Man Survival in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Cooking at Bushcraft Brunch with Green Man Survival in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Bushcraft Brunch - An introduction to Wilderness Cooking with Green Man Survival

    Address

    Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NP

    Telephone

    07946841772

    contact@greenmansurvival.co.uk

    Newby Bridge

    Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die for, this is thriving not just surviving!

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  19. View from a Jetty over Windermere with a Dramatic Sunset in the Lake District, Cumbria
    View from a Jetty over Windermere with a Dramatic Sunset in the Lake District, Cumbria
    View from a Jetty over Windermere in Winter in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Watching a Canoe on Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria
    View from a Jetty over Windermere with a Dramatic Sunset in the Lake District, Cumbria
    View from a Jetty over Windermere in Winter in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors Watching a Canoe on Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Windermere

    Address

    -, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Windermere is England's largest and most popular lake, stretching over 11 miles (18km) through the heart of the Lake District. Windermere has attracted visitors for centuries, and today it is still a great escape for water activities, boat rides,…

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  20. Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
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    Dining Room and Decor at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Dining Room and Decor at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Dining Room and Decor at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Food at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Table Setting at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Dining Room and Decor at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Dining Room and Decor at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Dining Room and Decor at The W Restaurant at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, Lake District
    Low Wood Bay - The W Restaurant

    Address

    Windermere Restaurant (The W), Road, Ambleside, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LP

    Telephone

    015394 33338

    lowwoodbay@englishlakes.co.uk

    Ambleside, Windermere

    British and continental menu served up in contemporary, colourful, and classy surroundings.

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