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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Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
History & culture
See all 9 activitiesManchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Cruises & boat tours
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MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
8.0 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
Verified traveller
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
Bring your childhood dreams to life at the complex devoted to the children’s books and other works at this local wonderland.
Bowness Pier
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
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
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 Hotel Deals
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The Windermere Hotel
Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England
The Ro Hotel
Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel
Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, England
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.