Lakes · North West England
Windermere
In or near Hawkshead.
Windermere — a lake in england north west.
Ian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 2.1 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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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 lake located in North-West England, renowned as the largest natural lake in England by surface area. It is a key feature of the Lake District National Park, attracting visitors for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. The lake serves as a hub for various water activities and is surrounded by charming towns and villages, offering amenities for tourists. The area is noted for its walking trails and picturesque views, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3730, -2.9344
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 1BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633852 (CC BY 4.0)
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Strawberry Gardens — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Queen Adelaide
Queen Adelaide — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North West England
Windermere Jetty
Windermere Jetty — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Fallbarrow Holiday Park
Fallbarrow Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Queen Adelaide's Hill
Queen Adelaide's Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 82 m.
Where to eat & stay near Windermere
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Strawberry Gardens
Strawberry Gardens — a caravan park 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.
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📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Laurel Cottage
Laurel Cottage — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
The Belsfield
The Belsfield — a hotel in england north west.
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.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Joey's Cafe
Joey's Cafe — a café in england north west.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House
Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant — a restaurant 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
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windermere?
- Windermere is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 1BW), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
- What is Windermere?
- Windermere — a lake in england north west.
- How do I get to Windermere?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 1BW.
- 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 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 1BW.