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Lake Windermere, Windermere

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Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
In some ways the archetypically British setting, Lake Windermere sits charmingly in a shallow, lush valley of rolling hills, bushy trees, and manicured fields. This is the largest natural lake in England. It provides an iconic slice of countryside life in Great Britain with its laid-back, picturesque tranquility and unpretentious beauty. The lake has a surface area of 14.7 sq km (5.7 sq mi). Put Lake Windermere and other Windermere attractions into our Windermere trip planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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Tours to Lake Windermere

FROM $892 BOOK WITH VIATOR Stunning Lake District 8 Hour Tour!
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $645 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Beatrix Potter Tour in 16 Seater Minibus
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $482 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Hire - Beatrix Potter's Favourite Countryside
Duration: 5 hours
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  • By johnnybbbbb
    Hi all, hope everyone is safe and well, I am a bit dismayed, as camp sites can open from the 12th April ect, and those with outside beer gardens can open that area, and use the inside toilet...  more »
  • By Pandamedic
    We stayed in Windermere so popped to the lake a few times for a walk. Lovely views even from higher up on the roads where you get a better vantage point. The only thing we missed out on doing was...  more »
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  • By Man of Parts
    Beautiful lake. A place where swimmers love diving in.
  • By Champo Nkonjela
    View from the lake in the sunshine nice.
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Popular things to do in Windermere

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Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Side trips from Windermere

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Boat Tour
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Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House ©
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Hawkshead
4.1
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Penrith
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Hidden gems in Windermere

Zipline
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Rydal Water ©
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Nearby attractions in Windermere

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Lake District Adventuring
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Duration: 4 hours

Museums in Windermere

Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories ©
Specialty Museum
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4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Cookhouse Gallery ©
Art Gallery
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Duration: 30 minutes

Trails in Windermere

Sea to Sea (C2C)
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5.0
Duration: 2 hours

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