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Lake Windermere, Windermere

4.7
#1 of 618 in Things to do in Lake District
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 $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR 8 Lakes and Magnificent Scenery - Afternoon Half Day Tour
5.0
Duration: 180 to 270 minutes
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FROM $901 BOOK WITH VIATOR Stunning Lake District 8 Hour Tour!
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $450 BOOK WITH VIATOR Stunning Lake District 4 Hour Tours!
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Heart of the Lakes
3.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $422 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Windermere - Full Day - Up to 8 People
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $352 BOOK WITH VIATOR Film & TV Locations - Full Day - Up to 4 People
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $352 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Windermere - Full Day - Up to 4 People
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $670 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes
Duration: 8 hours
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Lake Windermere reviews

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  • By RedGlitterBomb
    England's largest Lake! And easily under estimated just how large this lake is! Plenty of walks, cycle routes, boating, paddle boards, and plenty of other adventures and activities around the local...  more »
  • By teenamarie70
    First time I have ever visited Lake Windermere and absolutely loved it! We had a family day out and enjoyed the lovely walk around the lake and shopping area. Our 15 yr old even enjoyed himself. You.....  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
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Orrest Head ©
Lookout
Orrest Head
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Holehird Gardens ©
Garden
Holehird Gardens
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Brockhole on Windermere ©
Nature / Park
Brockhole on Windermere
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Windermere

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Boat Tour
Boat Tours & Water Sports
Bowness-on-Windermere
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Derwentwater ©
Water Body
Derwentwater
Keswick
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House ©
Specialty Museum
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Hawkshead
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction ©
Children’s Museum
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Bowness-on-Windermere
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Windermere

Zipline
Zipline
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Rydal Water ©
Landmark
Rydal Water
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lakeland Pony Trek ©
Equestrian Trail
Lakeland Pony Trek
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lakeland ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Lakeland
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nearby attractions in Windermere

Mountain Goat Tours ©
Day Trip
Mountain Goat Tours
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
Crags Adventures ©
Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Crags Adventures
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lake District Adventuring
Hiking / Camping Tour
Lake District Adventuring
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Windermere

Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories ©
Specialty Museum
Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Cookhouse Gallery ©
Art Gallery
Cookhouse Gallery
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Trails in Windermere

Sea to Sea (C2C)
Biking Trail
Sea to Sea (C2C)
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

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