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About Bowness on Windermere

This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside.

Sweeping upwards from the fringe of the lake you can immediately see the legacy of the town's Victorian "Hey Day" in the fine buildings that remain from a period when wealthy industrialists from Lancashire built premier residences around the lake. Many of these fine buildings have since become luxury hotels.

The parish church of Bowness is dedicated to Saint Martin, this was built in 1483 and shows restoration work from the 19th century. It is a beautifully proportioned church with many church treasures that are well worth seeing, a few minutes spent here in silent reflection will prove well worth while.

Windermere had been made famous by both artists and poets, but it was of course the railways that brought the masses, they had heard of the splendid scenery and came to see it for themselves. Today, even when crowded Bowness still manages to retain a "genteel air" coupled with a friendly ambience. It is a fascinating place, exciting for its little shopping streets, the speed boats on the water and its numerous attractions. It is even more remarkable for its majestic views. If you chance to visit the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere offers much for every member of the family and makes a splendid place to stay.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Bowness on Windermere

Windermere Steamboat Museum	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)	Pictures
Lake Windermere	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)	Pictures
Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Hill Top	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Wray Castle	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Grizedale Forest Park Country Park	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Tarn Hows	(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Dove Cottage	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Sizergh Castle	(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Kirkstone Pass	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Levens Hall Garden	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lake District National Park	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Brothers Water	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Langdale Pikes	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Bowness on Windermere

Windermere, in the county of Cumbria (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction N)
Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile...
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Hawkshead, in the county of Cumbria (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)
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Ambleside, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction N)
Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District
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Coniston, in the county of Cumbria (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)
There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above.
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Elterwater, in the county of Cumbria (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NW)
Elterwater is barely 200ft above sea level, it is picturesquely set beneath the glories of the Langdale Pikes
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Little Langdale, in the county of Cumbria (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NW)
Little Langdale is a delightful hamlet in a hauntingly beautiful area lying above the Furness Fells.
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Kendal, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)
Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east...
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Torver, in the county of Cumbria (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction W)
The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.
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Grasmere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW)
This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar
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Cartmel, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Arnside, in the county of Cumbria (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction S)
This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats.
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Grange-over-Sands, in the county of Cumbria (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction S)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Broughton Mills, in the county of Cumbria (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction W)
It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park.
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Hall Dunnerdale, in the county of Cumbria (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction W)
Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale.
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Patterdale, in the county of Cumbria (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction N)
The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater.
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Nearby travel help

Windermere Station	(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE)
Staveley Station	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 36	(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SE)
M6 Junction 37	(12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction E)
Blackpool Airport	(40.8 miles, 65.6 km, direction S)
Teesside International Airport	(60.8 miles, 97.9 km, direction E)
Bowness on Windermere to London	(229.0 miles, 368.5 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Bowness on Windermere

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Bowness on Windermere center
Virginia Cottage	(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
The Belsfield Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
Burnside Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Best Western Burn How Garden House Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Macdonald Old England Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Elim House	(0.5 miles, 0.7 km)
Aphrodites Themed Lodge	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
Linthwaite House Hotel	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
Lindeth Howe Country House Classic Hotel	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
Craig Manor Hotel	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
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