How to get here
Bowness-on-Windermere, take the A591 east from Kendal then the A592 south of Windermere.
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Bowness on Windermere Tourist Information
Bowness-on-Windermere, the most popular lake-side resort in the Lake District, lies about half way along Lake Windermere. The town grew up after the opening of the railway from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847.
A short walk from Lake Windermere is Orrest Head, a superb viewpoint, made popular by Wordsworth. This was the first summit visited by Alfred Wainwright, author of the famous Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, in 1930.
The World of Beatrix Potter, housed in the Old Laundry, is a very popular family attraction in the town.
Visitors to Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm, south of neighbouring Esthwaite Water, and the area around Hawkshead, can take a short cut across Windermere using the car ferry from Ferry Nab, Bowness, to Ferry House at Far Sawrey.
The modern ferry, which operates on cables that run under the lake, leaves every half hour.
Windermere is popular for sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and water skiing.
Steamers and launches also operate the full length of the lake calling at Bowness, Waterhead and Lakeside. Lakeside Station, at the southern end of the lake, was built in 1869 as the terminus of the Furness Railway. Today visitors can take a trip to Haverthwaite on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.
Lakeside Pier, beside the station, houses the Lakes Aquarium.
Activities
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BX
Discover Peter Rabbit and his friends. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction information
Historic Houses
Hill Top Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0LF
Near Sawrey is Beatrix Potter's 17th century cottage which inspired her tales before she married and moved to Castle Cottage. Hill Top information
Aquariums
Lakes Aquarium Lakeside, Newby Bridge LA12 8AS
Peek at the fish. Lakes Aquarium information
Railway
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway Haverthwaite Station, Haverthwaite, Ulverston LA12 8AL
Take a steam train trip. Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway information
Hotels
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New Rd Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 2LA MAP The Windermere Suites were the winner of the AA's 'Funkiest B&B' award for 2010 and are also finalists in the 2012 Conde Nast Johansen's Awards for Excellence.These butler-serviced suites offer designer luxury set in the natural beauty of the Lake Distric... More Information and Book ... |
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New Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 2LA MAP Just 2 minutes from Windermere town centre, Ellerthwaite Lodge provides en suite rooms with period features and free coffee on arrival within a central Lake District location. All rooms feature bespoke furnishings and a flat-screen TV with Freeview, and ... More Information and Book ... |
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Kendal Rd, Bowness On Windermere Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EP MAP Set in beautiful grounds, Burnside Hotel has an on-site health club and beauty salon, and stunning views of Lake Windermere from its terrace. There are 2 restaurants and a bar and bright, modern rooms. Guests have free access to the pool, spa bath, sauna... More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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Lake Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 2JJ MAP Located in the beautiful Lake District, Lonsdale House offers free Wi-Fi, cooked breakfasts and en suite rooms, and owns a prestigious Visit Britain Silver Award. Just a short stroll from Lake Windermere, Lonsdale House is in the village of Bowness-on-Wi... More Information and Book ... |
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Church Street Bowness-On-Windermere LA233DG MAP Just 2 minutes’ walk from Bowness centre, The Stags Head Hotel offers cooked breakfasts, free local leisure passes and home-cooked food in the traditional pub restaurant. Lake Windermere is just a short walk away, offering boating trips, fishing and wo... More Information and Book ... |
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Biskey Howe Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 2JR MAP The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey How in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels. High ceilings in this traditional stone-built house give rooms ... More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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Bowness-On-Windermere LA23 3BZ MAP Comfortable and welcoming, Holly Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere is a wonderful base for enjoying everything the Lake District has to offer. Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 202.00-569.00... More Information and Book ... |
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Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JE MAP This cosy, mid-terrace property is set down a private, tree lined drive on the edge of Bowness-on-Windermere As part of a small and peaceful residential development this comfortable cottage offers high quality accommodation over a total of three floors. Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 290.00-690.00... More Information and Book ... |
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Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DW MAP Situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of the picturesque village of Bowness-on-Windermere is this delightful semi-detached house. Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 243.00-539.00... More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Bowness-on-Windermere To Visit - straight line distance:
Windermere Tourist Information (1.25 miles) Ambleside Tourist Information (5.00 miles) Coniston Tourist Information (6.27 miles) Kendal Tourist Information (7.41 miles)
Where to Stay in Bowness-on-Windermere
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Bowness-on-Windermere Tourist Information Centre
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Glebe Road
Bowness-on-Windermere
LA23 3HJ
Tel: 015394 42895
Email: bownesstic@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Area Telephone Code
- 015394
