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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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    Bushcraft, Graythwaite Estate (2 hours) with Graythwaite Adventure

    Address

    Graythwaite Adventure | Outdoor Activities | Water Sports | Off Road Driving | Clay Pigeon Shooting |, Graythwaite Estate Nr, Hawkshead, Lake Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8AZ

    Telephone

    07498 574659

    hello@graythwaiteadventure.co.uk

    Hawkshead, Lake Windermere

    Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake frontage, is our magical bushcraft base where we love to welcome those seeking a real outdoor experience.

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    Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
    Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
    Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
    Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
    Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
    Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
    Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry

    Address

    Ferry Nab, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BF

    highways@cumbria.gov.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Windermere Ferry takes people, vehicles, horses and cycles across the lake. It links the busy eastern shore of the lake and the peaceful countryside between Windermere and Coniston on the west, where there are many attractions and facilities for…

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    Black and white photo of the band "Guitar Heads"
    Guitar Heads - Hits From The Golden Age Of Guitar

    Address

    Lake Road, ULVERSTON, Bowness Upon Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BJ

    Telephone

    07821 888969

    royaltytechnicalbowness@gmail.com

    Bowness Upon Windermere

    Performing the greatest hits from the golden age of the electric guitar with their own unique twist, this band's musical pedigree is undeniable.

    The soulful vocals and stunning guitar of Jim Kirkpatrick (FM/Thea Gilmore), the prodigious axe…

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  10. Winster Valley
    Winster Valley

    Address

    Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Kendal

    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.

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    Winter Craft Fair Poster
    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

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    Celebrate craftsmanship, heritage, and festive spirit 14 – 16 November at the Winter Craft Fair at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, one of the finest examples of Arts & Crafts design.

    Over three days, this beautiful historic house will be…

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  12. Afternoon Tea at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Views from The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Afternoon Tea at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Delicious Food at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Views from The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Scones at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Delicious Food at The Lake Edge Restaurant, Storrs Hall Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lake Edge Restaurant at Storrs Hall Hotel

    Address

    Storrs Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LG

    Telephone

    015394 47111

    reception@storrshall.com

    Windermere

    The Lake Edge Restaurant at Storrs Hall offers a seasonal fixed price menu, as a distinctly different choice to The Bistro. There is a choice of dishes for each course of this 3 course dinner menu.

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  13. Luke Betts playing guitar
    Luke Betts playing guitar
    Live Music - Luke Betts

    Address

    Marina View, Marina View, Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JQ

    Telephone

    015394 22785

    Eat@marinaviewwindermere.co.uk

    Windermere Marina Village, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Join us for a Sunday of live music at the Marina as Luke Betts joins us from 4pm, singing all the best in sing along acoustic anthems, the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday Roast.

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  14. Photo of Rosamund Pike in the poster for Inter Alia
    Photo of Rosamund Pike in the poster for Inter Alia
    National Theatre Live - Inter Alia

    Address

    Lake Road, Bowness, Cumbria, LA23 3BJ

    Telephone

    07821 888969

    royaltytechnicalbowness@gmail.com

    Bowness

    "The best of British theatre on a cinema screen near you"

    Showtimes
    Sunday 5 October 2025
    19:30
    Thursday 9 October 2025
    19:30

    Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind…

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  15. Seating at The Angel Inn in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Seating at The Angel Inn in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Double bedroom at The Angel Inn in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Seating at The Angel Inn in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Double bedroom at The Angel Inn in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    The Angel Inn

    Address

    The Angel Inn, Helm Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BU

    Telephone

    015394 44080

    info@theangelinnbowness.com

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Set in its own elevated grounds in jolly Bowness, The Angel Inn has far-reaching views across Lake Windermere and the fells of Claife Heights and Latterbarrow beyond.

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  16. Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Beginner's Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Bowness)

    Address

    Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

    Telephone

    07878 471253

    info@morethanmountains.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never looked at a map or would like to learn more about planning and following a route using paths and tracks then this is the course for you.

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     Evie Plumb playing the keyboard while singing
    Live Music at The Swan - Evie Plumb

    Address

    The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    +441539531681

    marketing@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs, with a special interest in jazz 'n' blues. Her soulful vocals and jazzy piano styles make her live performances a great experience.

    We're looking…

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  18. St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
    St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
    St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite

    Address

    Finsthwaite, ULVERSTON, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ

    Telephone

    01539 531735

    ULVERSTON

    St Peter’s was built in 1874 designed by well known Lancashire firm of Paley and Austin and won an award for its design as a ‘mountain chapel’.

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    A women performing a festive tea dance at Blackwell
    Blackwell - Festive Tea Dance

    Address

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

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

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

    We invite you to our Festive Tea Dance in the magnificent Great Hall at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house on Thursday 11 December, 2–4pm.

    Get ready to let your hair down, meet new people and experience this charming, modern revival of a…

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  20. The Woodland Wanderer - A Half Day Guided Walk Suitable for Families with Green Man Survival
    The Woodland Wanderer - A Half Day Guided Walk Suitable for Families with Green Man Survival
    The Woodland Wanderer - A Half Day Guided Walk Suitable for Families with Green Man Survival
    The Woodland Wanderer - A Half Day Guided Walk Suitable for Families with Green Man Survival
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    The Woodland Wanderer - A Half Day Guided Walk Suitable for Families with Green Man Survival
    The Woodland Wanderer - A Half Day Guided Walk Suitable for Families with Green Man Survival
    The Woodland Wanderer - A Half Day Guided Walk Suitable for Families with Green Man Survival
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    The Woodland Wanderer - A Half Day Guided Walk Suitable for Families with Green Man Survival

    Address

    Finsthwaite, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ

    Telephone

    07946841772

    contact@greenmansurvival.co.uk

    Newby Bridge

    Join us for a half-day guided woodland walk in the South Lakes, learning some bushcraft essentials on the way. An enjoyable morning to be had by the whole family!

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