Windermere, United Kingdom
Windermere is a town of 7,765 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit Windermere
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 116 places to eat, 126 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Orrest Head, School Knott, Windermere Jetty and Blackwell Arts and Crafts House.
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About Windermere
Windermere () is a town in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. Within the Lake District, the town lies about half a mile (0.80 km) east of Windermere, the lake from which it takes its name. In 2021 it had a population of 4,826.
From the Wikipedia article Windermere, Cumbria (town) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Windermere on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Photos of Windermere
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Things to do9
Museums and landmarks11
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Museum · 2.7 mi
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
Museum
Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere
Tu,Th,Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Mo 09:30-13:00; We,Su off
Hill Top Farm
Museum · 3.3 mi
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Museum · 1.2 mi
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Nov-Mar: Mo-Su 10:00-16:30; Apr-Oct: Mo-Su 10:00-17:30
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes116
Urban Food House
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
Lake Road, Bowness on Windermere
Mo-Sa 09:00-14:30, We-Sa 17:00-21:00, Su 09:00-17:00
Prince of India
Restaurant · Indian
27a Crescent Road, Windermere
Mo-Su 17:00-24:00
Villa Positano
Restaurant · Italian, Pasta, Pizza · 1.3 mi
Ash Street, Bowness-on-Windermere
Tu-Sa 17:00+; Su,Mo off
Windermere Wine Store
Brewery and winery
11 Crescent Road, Windermere
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off
Bangkok 9
Restaurant · Thai · 1.1 mi
Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere
Tu-Su 12:00-21:45; Tu off
Jintana Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.1 mi
Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere
Mo-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00
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History
Historically a part of the county of Westmorland, Windermere town was known as Birthwaite prior to the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway, which stimulated its development. Windermere station offers train and bus connections to the surrounding area, Manchester Airport and the West Coast Main Line.
The geological formations around the area take their name from the town. They are called the Windermere Group of sedimentary rocks.
From the History section of Windermere, Cumbria (town) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Education
There are three primary schools located in the town. Secondary education is provided by The Lakes School (state) and Windermere School (independent, ages 2–18), both of which are located on the outskirts.
From the Wikipedia article Windermere, Cumbria (town), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Windermere
Alfred HayesBritish professional wrestler (1928–2005)Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
David SnowEnglish ornithologist (1924-2009)Photo: Dr. A. E. ("Ted") Hill, CC BY-SA 3.0
Edward Barrow ForrestAustralian businessman and politicianPhoto: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
John Cridland LathamUnited States Army Medal of Honor recipientPhoto: Digital editing by Tim Davenport..., Public domain
Jonathan KenworthyBritish sculptorPhoto: AnemoneProjectors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Leonard HallEnglish journalist, trade unionist and socialit activistPhoto: Georg Meisenbach (1841-1912), Public domain- G. M. B. DobsonBritish physicist (1889–1976)
- Arthur SomervellBritish composer and art song writer (1863–1937)
- Ian Wattliterary historian (1917–1999)
- Chad StuartBritish actor, voice actor and singer (1941–2020)
- Jody ClarkBritish engraver
- John EllerayEnglish cricketer (born 1946)
Born in Windermere, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay126
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping42
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
School · Anglican · 0.6 mi
Prince's Road, Windermere
Healthcare3
Windermere Health Centre Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Goodly Dale, Windermere
Map of Windermere
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Getting there and nearby towns
Walney Aerodrome (BWF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Staveley 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Ambleside 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Burneside 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Kendal 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Milnthorpe 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Arnside 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Shap 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Ulverston 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Flookburgh 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Silverdale 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Towns near Windermere
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- Mapillary (see each image): photos
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Windermere - Main Road, Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Blackwell03, GavinJA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Potterhome, Chris Brown, CC BY 2.0
- Jesus Church, Troutbeck, Antiquary, CC BY 4.0
- St Martin's Church. Bowness, John Salmon, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St Mary's Church, Windermere, Alexander P Kapp, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Browhead, Aefairfax, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laurel Cottage, Windermere, Peter James, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hole in t'Wall, Bowness, Jaggery, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Belsfield, Steven Haslington, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stags Head Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere, England, Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View from Orrest Head 2, Antiquary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Windermere Jetty, Nthep, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holehird Gardens Pathway, areadeandavid, CC BY 2.0
- St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere, England 09, Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Windermere Hotel, Łukasz Nurczyński, CC BY-SA 3.0
- English Road Trip, Yoann Galiotto, CC BY 3.0
- Lakes Hotel - panoramio, wanukun, CC BY 3.0
- School Knott Tarn from School Knott by Peter, Peter, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Biskey Howe, Cumbria, England, PamD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View from Queen Adelaide’s Hill, Sea726, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, IpswichEdits, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, lakedistrict, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, IpswichEdits, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, lakedistrict, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, lakedistrict, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, lakedistrict, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, lakedistrict, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, lakedistrict, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, IpswichEdits, CC BY-SA 4.0
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