{"id":1604,"date":"2018-08-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/windermere\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:05:21","slug":"windermere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/windermere\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s On in Windermere"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<h2>\u201cWindermere has something for everyone.\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This is one of the reasons why\u00a0Windermere comes out as the most popular location in a recent holidaymakers competition poll\u00a0 \u2013 <a href=\"\/why-the-lake-district-is-the-best-british-getaway\/\">LAKE DISTRICT IS THE BEST BRITISH GETAWAY<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Lake District was\u00a0voted as the best getaway spot in The Sun\u2019s Great British Bucket list competition earlier this year, with Windermere and Ambleside appearing as popular locations within the region.<\/p>\n<p>Following on from our <a href=\"\/blog\/whats-on-ambleside\/\">WHAT\u2019S ON IN AMBLESIDE<\/a>\u00a0post, here\u2019s\u00a0our rundown of things to do when staying in Windermere, plus some of our top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/windermere-cottages\/\"><strong>Windermere cottages<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0where you\u00a0can also find \u201csomething for everyone\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Windermere for the kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Millerground, Windermere, is a nice grassy shore side and shingle beach\u00a0to access Lake Windermere.<\/li>\n<li>Orrest Head is a very child-friendly walk straight from Windermere centre.<\/li>\n<li>For family-friendly shops in Windermere, treats the kids at Life is Sweet and buy a holiday toy from The Rocking Horse Toy Shop.<\/li>\n<li>For families with older children, Kankku 4\u00d74 off-roading experience in Windermere is excellent and you can hire bikes near Windermere train station too.<\/li>\n<li>The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness.<\/li>\n<li>Bowness Promenade.<\/li>\n<li>Glebe Recreation Ground for tennis, picnics and\u00a0crazy golf.<\/li>\n<li>Via Windermere Lake Cruises from Bowness Pier,\u00a0 visit Brockhole outdoor\u00a0play park and Tree Top Treks, Wray Castle, Lakes Aquarium, Lakeside Railway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Browse the\u00a0family-friendly<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/property\/newby-bridge-house\/\"><strong> Newby Bridge House<\/strong><\/a>, with availability for October half term: Games room with X-Box, Nintendo Wii and a PS2, half-acre garden with furniture &amp; riverside decking, flexible sleeping spaces (2 Zip &amp; Link Beds- Can be Twin or super kingsize), secure bike storage and river\/lake access (parents be vigilant).<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/<br \/>\n\t\t<\/style>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-1418047 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium\">\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/newby-bridge-house-lakeside-12-700x466.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/newby-bridge-house-lakeside-12-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/739newbybridgehouselakeside1-700x467.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/739newbybridgehouselakeside1-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Windermere walks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Orrest Head,\u00a0Windermere, and Cockshott Point, Bowness,\u00a0are superb dog walks straight from these respective towns.<\/li>\n<li>For fell walks in the South Lakes, Gummer\u2019s How and Wansfell are popular.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Windermere in the day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After having coffee and breakfast on the cosmopolitan streets of Windermere, we\u2019d recommend you head towards Lake Windermere to the town of Bowness for a wonderful day trip. Here you\u2019ll find high-end fashion retailers and brands, such as White Stuff, Fat Face and Pandora as well as independent boutiques, galleries and gift shops. There are plenty of options for Afternoon Tea, and for special occasions book a table at The Samling for one of the most desirable views over Lake Windermere.<\/li>\n<li>The innovative kitchenware brand Lakeland have a flagship store behind Windermere train station.\u00a0 Here, you\u2019ll also find Booths high-end grocery store and cafe, which is a very pleasant way\u00a0to stock-up your self-catering cottage.<\/li>\n<li>Head to The Lamplighter Rooms for lunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay in a stylish dog-friendly apartment in the centre of Windermere \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/property\/antrona\/\">Antrona <\/a><\/strong>is quiet at night, yet so easy to wander into both Windermere and Bowness. This apartment has a wood burner and a relaxing open plan living space and kitchen, with dining and lounging areas.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"reviewBody\">\u201cExcellent property in a great location next to Windermere Village and within easy walking distance of Bowness.\u201d\u00a027TH JULY, 2018<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/<br \/>\n\t\t<\/style>\n<div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"gallery galleryid-1418047 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium\">\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/The-Loft-Windermere-7-1-700x420.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/The-Loft-Windermere-7-1-700x420.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/the-loft-windermere-4-700x420.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/the-loft-windermere-4-700x420.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/the-loft-windermere-1-700x420.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/the-loft-windermere-1-700x420.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Windermere\u00a0evening entertainment<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sail \u2018N\u2019 Dine in Lake Windermere<\/li>\n<li>Seafood from Hooked, The Prince of India for Tandoori, Francine\u2019s for French<\/li>\n<li>Happy hour\u00a0cocktails at Smokies Bar &amp; Grill, Windermere.<\/li>\n<li>Craft beer and sharing platers at The Crafty Baa, Windermere.<\/li>\n<li>The Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness<\/li>\n<li>Royalty\u00a0Cinema, Bowness<\/li>\n<li>Fizzy Tarte for champagne and cocktails,\u00a0Bowness<\/li>\n<li>Live music at The Baha Lounge,\u00a0Bowness<\/li>\n<li>Bodega Bar\u00a0and Tapas has a wonderfully continental feel,\u00a0Bowness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/property\/high-stile\/?sort=accom_asc\">High Stile<\/a><\/strong> luxurious ground floor apartment located between Bowness and Windermere, plus free access to the brand new spa, pool and champagne bar at nearby Choices Health Club!<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/<br \/>\n\t\t<\/style>\n<div id=\"gallery-3\" class=\"gallery galleryid-1418047 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium\">\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/LLhighstilebowness8-700x420.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/LLhighstilebowness8-700x420.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/bEPEXqZI.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/bEPEXqZI.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"461\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Windermere for culture vultures<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Blackwell Arts &amp; Craft house is a must!<\/li>\n<li>National Trust Fell Foot Park is nearby and perfect for a picnic and lakeshore relax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a grown-up\u2019s retreat, stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/property\/hunters-moon\/\"><strong>Hunters Moon<\/strong><\/a>, which has beautiful, large gardens that are often frequented by local wildlife. The elevated position of this private holiday home-from-home gives beautiful views down to<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/<br \/>\n\t\t<\/style>\n<div id=\"gallery-4\" class=\"gallery galleryid-1418047 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium\">\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/hunters-moon-10-700x466.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/hunters-moon-10-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/hunters-moon-02-700x467.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/hunters-moon-02-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/hunters-moon-04-700x467.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/hunters-moon-04-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You may also want to browse our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/bowness-cottages\/\">Bowness Cottages <\/a><\/strong>for a vibrant holiday experience in the South Lakes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s On in Windermere. Something for everyone when you book at cottage holiday in Windermere. 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