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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
English
Local currency
GBP
(GBP)
Local time
(GMT+1)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Bowness-on-Windermere
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional 10-15% for good service
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
90 · Outstanding
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Cumberland Sausage
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Local Lamb
When to visit Windermere
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan30
Cold, quiet, crisp
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Feb35
Chilly, some snow
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Mar45
Cool, spring blooms
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Apr60
Mild, variable showers
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May75
Pleasant, fewer crowds
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Jun85
Warm, long daylight
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Jul90
Warmest, peak season
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Aug90
Warm, busy, sunny
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Sept80
Mild, autumn colours
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Oct65
Cool, vibrant foliage
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Nov40
Chilly, misty days
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Dec30
Cold, festive mood
Things to do in Windermere
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
1 place
Orrest Head Walk
Windermere 1.5 hrs
A relatively easy walk offering panoramic views over Windermere and the surrounding fells.
Best in the afternoon
3 places
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 hrs
Step into the magical world of Peter Rabbit and friends with interactive exhibits.
Wray Castle
Ambleside 2 hrs
A mock-Gothic castle with a rich history and family-friendly activities, including a Peter Rabbit adventure.
Lakes Aquarium
Lakeside 1.5 hrs
Discover freshwater and marine life from the Lake District and around the world.
Any time of day
4 places
Windermere Lake Cruises
Bowness-on-Windermere 2.5 hrs
Explore England's largest lake by boat, offering stunning views and stops at various attractions.
Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre
Windermere 3 hrs
Enjoy gardens, adventure playgrounds, Treetop Nets, and watersports on the lake shore.
Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Grasmere 0.5 hrs
Taste the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread, a unique and historic local delicacy.
Fell Foot Park
Newby Bridge 2.5 hrs
A National Trust park at the southern tip of Windermere, perfect for picnics, swimming, and boating.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Windermere
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Windermere to Grasmere Mini Tour - Includes stop by Rydal Water at Badger Bar
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Standard tour
Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Activity tour
Private Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere
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Standard tour
8 Lakes in a Morning
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Activity tour
Literary Lake District Online Travel Guide
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Tales of the Lake District: A Self-Guided Drive Around Windermere
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4 Hour Private Lakeside Country Pub Tour
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4-Hour Private Lake Tours by 4x4
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Windermere
Straight-line distance from the centre of Windermere.
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