Museums · North West England
Bowness-on-Windermere
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Bowness-on-Windermere is a town and former civil parish, now in the parish of Windermere and Bowness, in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It lies nex
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 1.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bowness-on-Windermere, the nearest railway station is Windermere, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA23 3BX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Bowness-on-Windermere is a town and former civil parish, now in the parish of Windermere and Bowness, in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It lies next to Lake Windermere and the town of Windermere to the north east and within the Lake District National Park. The town was historically part of the county of Westmorland and it also forms an urban area with Windermere. The town had a population of 3,814 in the 2011 Census.
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Official information
The Victoria Wood Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere is an intimate venue that hosts a variety of performances including theatre, music, and comedy. It serves as a cultural hub for the Lake District, offering both community events and professional productions.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bowness-on-Windermere is a town and former civil parish, now in the parish of Windermere and Bowness, in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It lies next to Lake Windermere and the town of Windermere to the north east and within the Lake District National Park. The town was historically part of the county of Westmorland and it also forms an urban area with Windermere. The town had a population of 3,814 in the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
The town's ancient parish church of St Martin was built in 1483 but of an older foundation. The former rectory is said to have been built in 1415. A grammar school was founded in about 1600. A new building was opened in 1836, funded by local landowner John Bolton of Storrs Hall. The foundation stone was laid by William Wordsworth. During the 19th century, Bowness grew from a small fishing village to a town living almost entirely off tourism and holiday homes. It was the centre of the boat-building industry that provided the sailing yachts, rowing boats and steam launches used on the lake. A large number of hotels and boarding houses gave employment to the permanent population of the town.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.3644, -2.9181
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 3BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 15394 40872
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bowness-on-Windermere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowness-on-Windermere?
- Bowness-on-Windermere is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 3BX), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
- What is Bowness-on-Windermere?
- Bowness-on-Windermere is a town and former civil parish, now in the parish of Windermere and Bowness, in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It lies nex
- How do I get to Bowness-on-Windermere?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 3BX.
- Is Bowness-on-Windermere a protected site?
- Yes — Bowness-on-Windermere is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bowness-on-Windermere?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 3BX.