4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Lake cruise from Bowness is good value.
Lake Windermere
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Tours & day trips
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Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
Activity duration is 11 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Cruises & boat tours
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Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea
Activity duration is 13 hours
5.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool
Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Lake Windermere
4.6
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
We bought a 24 hour "Freedom of the lakes" ticket and managed to get four different boat cruises in during our 24 hours!
4/5 - Good
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We took the 24 hour Lake ticket and managed to get four different cruises across the lake in in the time allowed!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Windermere Lake is always an attraction, bringing with it a lot of people. So it gets very busy.... Finding a parking space in the town can be difficult, so maybe find one a little away from the centre and walk in to the hurly-burly
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Great boat trip and easy walk along the west side of the lake.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
If you opt for boat trips ,make sure you take cash with you if you want to buy onboard. £2.50 for hot chocolate as example.
Popular places to visit
World of Beatrix Potter
4.5/5(147 reviews)
Bring your childhood dreams to life at the complex devoted to the children’s books and other works at this local wonderland.
Bowness Pier
4.5/5(158 reviews)
Find out about the history of Bowness-on-Windermere when you spend time at Bowness Pier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its lakeside.
Orrest Head
Find out about the history of Windermere when you spend time at Orrest Head. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
4.5/5(61 reviews)
Traverse the largest lake in England and relish the relaxed atmosphere at this base equipped with rental equipment and activities for the family.
Wray Castle
3/5(1 review)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wray Castle during your trip to Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Windermere Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Windermere at Windermere Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top Lake Windermere Hotel Deals
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Lakes Hotel and Spa
Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
23 Church Street, Windermere, England
The Windermere Hotel
LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK, KENDAL RD,, Windermere, England
The Belsfield Hotel
Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England
Windermere Manor Hotel
Rayrigg Road, Windermere, England
The Ro Hotel
Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England
Kotel Windermere
Lake road, Windermere, England
The Hideaway at Windermere
Phoenix Way, Windermere, England
Holly Lodge Guest House
6 College Road, Windermere, England
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