Villages · North West England
Windermere
In or near Staveley.
Windermere — a village in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 0.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Windermere is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 7,765. It is situated near the largest natural lake in England, also named Windermere. The village serves as a hub for visitors exploring the surrounding Lake District National Park. Its amenities cater to tourists seeking accommodation, dining, and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3809, -2.9071
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 1AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Population
- 7,765
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 0.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633851 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lakes Boutique Hostel
Hostels · 0.1 km
Station Lodge
Hostels · 0.1 km
Windermere Bed & Breakfast
B&Bs · 0.1 km
Windermere Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
Applegarth Villa
Hotels · 0.2 km
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Historic churches · 0.2 km
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
Museums · 0.5 km
Windermere, Cumbria (town)
Museums · 0.5 km
Windermere Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.6 km
Orrest Head
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Orrest Head
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Queen Adelaide's Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Lakes Boutique Hostel
Lakes Boutique Hostel — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Station Lodge
Station Lodge — a hostel in england north west.
📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Windermere Bed & Breakfast
Windermere Bed & Breakfast — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Windermere Hotel
Windermere Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Applegarth Villa
Applegarth Villa — a hotel in england north west.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere — church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Windermere
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Lakes Boutique Hostel
Lakes Boutique Hostel — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Station Lodge
Station Lodge — a hostel in england north west.
📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Windermere Bed & Breakfast
Windermere Bed & Breakfast — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Windermere Hotel
Windermere Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Applegarth Villa
Applegarth Villa — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Fallbarrow Holiday Park
Fallbarrow Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South
Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll
Holbeck Ghyll in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Joey's Cafe
Joey's Cafe — a café in england north west.
📷 4Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll
Holbeck Ghyll is a restaurant located in Windermere, Cumbria, England. "The late 19th century building was once Lord Lonsdale's hunting lodge and only became a hotel in the 1970s. It won a Michelin st
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House
Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windermere?
- Windermere is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 1AQ), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
- What is Windermere?
- Windermere — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Windermere?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 1AQ.
- Is Windermere a protected site?
- Yes — Windermere is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Windermere?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 1AQ.