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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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    Breakfast with Santa

    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

    Saturday 13th December

    11am

    Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa!
    Enjoy a festive morning filled with fun, games, and a hearty breakfast with Santa himself.

    Each child's ticket includes:

    A breakfast barm
    A soft drink
    A festive gift
    ✨…

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    Dining at Merewood Country House Hotel
    Dining at Merewood Country House Hotel
    Merewood Country House Hotel
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    Double room at Merewood Country House Hotel
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    Double room at Merewood Country House Hotel
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    Dining at Merewood Country House Hotel
    Dining at Merewood Country House Hotel
    Dining at Merewood Country House Hotel
    Merewood Country House Hotel

    Address

    Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LH

    Telephone

    015394 46484

    info@merewoodhotel.co.uk

    Windermere

    Merewood Country House Hotel is the quintessential, English country house hotel. Located on the side of a hill overlooking Windermere, Merewood boasts stunning views of the Lake District fells and beyond.

    Merewood dates back to 1812 and with…

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    Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter posing outside her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
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    Interior and decor at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
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    Exterior and gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter at her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and grounds at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter posing outside her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior decorations at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Activities at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior and decor at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
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    Exterior and gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter at her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and grounds at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

    Address

    Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF

    Telephone

    015394 36269

    hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.

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    Blackwell Festive Afternoon Tea
    Festive Afternoon Tea

    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

    Celebrate the Christmas season in style with a Festive Afternoon Tea in Blackwell's charming Tea room. Featuring glorious Windermere views, Blackwell is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a delightful festive treat.

    Savour a carefully curated…

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    Poster for Matt Hale's Top Fun hypnosis show. companioned by multiple 5 star reviews
    Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun! 80s Spectacular

    Address

    The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    info@matthale.com.au

    Bowness on Windermere

    Take the "Highway to the Hypno-zone"! Grab your day-glo, big hair & Rubik's Cube as the must-see fest fave brings an 80s twist to his brand new show Top Fun! Laugh along, sing along or even star in the show (always your choice!) – we're gonna…

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     Rob Young playing his banjo live
    Live Music at The Swan - Rob Young

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441539531681

    marketing@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    We're looking forward to welcoming Rob Young to The Swan on the 3rd October 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…

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    Interior Seating at The Arts Bar & Grill in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    The Arts Bar & Grill

    Address

    The Arts Bar, Brantfell Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AE

    Telephone

    01539 423334

    info@the-arts-bar.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    The Arts Bar is a celebration of great food and perfectly crafted drinks in a building famed for creativity. If you are looking for somewhere cosy, quirky, characterful & unique then look no further.

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  16. Spa Suite Exterior at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere, Lake District
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    Bedroom Suite at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere, Lake District
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    Bedroom Suite at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere, Lake District
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    Library and Lounge at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere, Lake District
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    Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

    Address

    Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NE

    Telephone

    015394 88818

    hotel@thegilpin.co.uk

    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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    full moon shines in a cloudy night sky with text overlay that reads: "Tallow Tales: An Evening of Ghost Stories"
    TALLOW TALES: An Evening of Ghost Stories - Saturday 25th October

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441539531681

    marketing@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Time: 7.00pm
    Location: Begins in The Ballroom, The Swan Hotel

    Join us for a spine-chilling evening of live storytelling, inspired by real Cumbrian legends and historic horrors. This immersive experience unfolds across several locations in and…

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  18. Learn to Make and Safely Manage Fire with Green Man Survival
    Learn to Make and Safely Manage Fire with Green Man Survival
    The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival
    The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival
    The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival
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    Learn to Make and Safely Manage Fire with Green Man Survival
    The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival
    The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival
    The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival
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    The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival

    Address

    Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NP

    Telephone

    07946841772

    contact@greenmansurvival.co.uk

    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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  19. Exterior of The Farriers Cottage at Abbey Coach House Cottages in Windermere, Lake District
    Exterior of The Farriers Cottage at Abbey Coach House Cottages in Windermere, Lake District
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    Lounge Area in The Coaches Cottage at Abbey Coach House Cottages in Windermere, Lake District
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    Abbey Coach House Cottages

    Address

    The Farriers, 24 St Mary's Park, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AZ

    Telephone

    015394 44027

    abbeycoach@aol.com

    Windermere

    Delightful recently refurbished cottages in a quiet location, yet a stroll from Windermere & Bowness. Abbey Coach House Cottages are set within extensive gardens & ideally based for exploring the Lakes. Pets welcome & bike storage available

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  20. Camping Pitches at Park Cliffe Camping & Caravan Park in Windermere, Lake District
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    Park Cliffe Camping & Caravan Estate - Camping Pitches

    Address

    Birks Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PG

    Telephone

    015395 31344

    info@parkcliffe.co.uk

    Windermere

    Park Cliffe is an award-winning holiday park set in 25 acres of beautiful, unspoilt countryside, right in the heart of the Lake District, only 3 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere.  We have two camping areas.

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