With it being only half a mile to a mile from the lake, Windermere is a great spot for tourists with it being so close to the lake. Adopting its name from the local train station, Windermere town shares many sights to behold with it being so close to the largest natural lake in England. With it being a popular town in the Lake District, we thought we could give you some tips for when you visit the area around the lake!
Beatrix Potter – Bowness on Windermere
Ever wanted to delve into the world behind Peter Rabbit and learn much more about Beatrix Potter? With 2016 being the 150th anniversary of her birth, Beatrix has enlightened the world with her children’s tales with her most famous being The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902. With The World of Beatrix Potter also having its 25th year in business this year, it’s a special year to visit!
Blackwell Arts & Crafts
Ever wanted to stop by and check out some of the local arts and crafts? You can do exactly that over at the award winning Blackwell House! With exceptional sights this is one of the places to visit whilst in the area. Built in the “Arts and Crafts” style in 1900, it has been open to visitors since 2001 with exhibitions by popular artists for everyone to enjoy.
Ambleside
At the head of Windermere lake, Ambleside would be a great place to stop off along your coach tour. With a great pub scene complimenting the fantastic atmosphere you can find here, this Victorian-like town should definitely be somewhere to aim for on your tour.
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Tours around the Lake District can be a great time for even the most experienced coach tourists, but around Windermere lake will be a whole new encounter for you. With beautiful sights of the lake and the surrounding peaks, there is nothing to not love about these communities. Make sure to check online for more things to do, as we couldn’t possibly list them all here!
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