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Windermere Tourist Information Centre
About
Open from 18th January 2024.
Windermere Tourist Information Centre is ideally situated a minute’s walk from Windermere Railway Station and bus station. Only a mile and a half away from the shores of lake Windermere and across the road from the start of the popular Orrest Head walk, the Information Centre also serves as a booking offi ce for Mountain Goat Tours, where bookings can be made for a range of sightseeing tours of the Lake District National Park, Yorkshire Dales, and Hadrian’s Wall.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team provides a wide range of information on the local area, including activities, attractions, and events. There are a variety of maps and guides along with gifts and recommendations on what to do whilst visiting the Lake District National Park.
We offer a luggage storage facility from £10.00 all day, information on local attractions, walking and cycling routes. We also have a large selection of maps and a wide range of local gifts and souvenirs.
• Luggage storage
• Walking guides
• Cycling routes
• Maps
• Bus timetables
• Range of gifts & souvenirs
• Mountain Goat Tour Tickets
• Windermere Lake Cruise Tickets
Book Tickets
Opening Times
| Season (1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:00 |
| Season (1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 16:00 |
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Languages
- French signs/guides
- German signs/guides
- Spanish signs/guides
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Tripadvisor
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the M6 take jct 36, signed A590. Stay on this dual carriageway to A591 Windermere, about 20 minutes from the M6. As you enter Windermere, at the left turn to the town centre the TIC is the wooden building on the left at the junction. There is 1 hour free parking right in front.
Public Transport Directions
Windermere Information Centre is ideally situated a minutes’ walk from Windermere Railway Station and bus station.
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