Things to do in Bowness-on-Windermere

Discover the best attractions and things to do in Bowness-on-Windermere

If you’re looking for an unforgettable holiday to the Lake District, be charmed by things to do in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Bowness-on-Windermere is a sensational Lakeland resort for holiday goers from summer to winter. On a visit to the Lake District, make sure to spare enough time for all the things to do in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Bowness-on-Windermere Attractions

Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-Gothic property located on the shores of Lake Windermere, a popular tourist spot. Explore this beautiful house or take a trip around the gardens for stunning views of the surrounding area. The most famous attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere has to be The World of Beatrix Potter, an interactive experience for all the family.

Bowness-on-Windermere Activities

Enjoy the great outdoors by taking a trip to Rydal Water and following the trail around its circumference. If you want to venture into the water, jump on a Windermere Lake Cruise for a luxury day out. Alternatively, climb to the summit of Orrest Head, brought to fame by legendary fell-walker Alfred Wainwright.

Explore an impressive selection of things to do in Bowness-on-Windermere…

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Adventure Playground

Lake District National Park
Visitor Centre
The
Windermere
LA23 1LJ

01539446601

Head to this adventure playground set on the Brockhole estate in the Lake District National Park. Suitable for toddlers through to teens, there’s a wide range of exciting features here. From slides to swings and much more, there’s plenty to explore!
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Aquatic Quays Marina, Windermere

Glebe Rd
Bowness-on-Windermere
Windermere
LA23 3HE

01539442121

Take to Britain’s most famous lake at Aquatic Windermere. Hire an easy to drive electric boat for up to ten people and cruise the lake that inspired by Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons and sat on the front doorstep of Beatrix Potter’s home. As you sail down the 10.5-mile lake, you’ll easily see how Windermere came to inspire so many.
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Ark Sailing

Langdale Chase Hotel
Ambleside Road
Windermere
LA23 1LW

07879334852

Based on Lake Windermere, Ark Sailing offers sailing lessons against a stunning backdrop in the Lake District. Whether you would like individual tuition or tuition on your own boat or simply to be taken across the lake with a professional at the helm, Ark Sailing can help.
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Blackwell The Arts and Crafts House

Blackwell
The Arts & Crafts House
Bowness-on-Windermere
LA23 3JT

01539446139

Step back in time to the early 20th century at Blackwell. Designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, this grade I listed building is one of the UK’s finest examples of Arts & Crafts architecture. With almost all of the original features intact and with magnificent views over Windermere and the Coniston Fells, Blackwell is a truly inspiring building.
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Brockhole Visitor Centre

Lake District National Park
Visitor Centre,The
Windermere
LA23 1LJ

01539446601

Head to Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre and enjoy a stroll through historic gardens, a meander through the art gallery or a trip to the adventure playground. Built at the end of the 19th century and purchased by the Lake District National Park Authority in 1966, Brockhole was the UK’s first national park visitor centre.
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Crags Adventures

Bowness-on-Windermere
Lake District National Park

A small, family-run outdoor activity company based in the Lake District. Activities are ghyll scrambling/canyoning, abseiling, rock climbing and dry scrambling. Age limit is from 9 years upwards and they cater for families, couples, groups of friends, stag and hens etc.
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Graythwaite Adventure

Graythwaite
LA12 8BA

0333 241 2890

Graythwaite Adventure is an activity provider on the beautiful Graythwaite Estate on the shore of Windermere. On-site activities include 4×4 off-road driving in Land Rover Defenders, clay pigeon shooting, archery, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, RIB rides, wakeboarding, bushcraft and more.
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Holehird Gardens

Patterdale Road
Windermere
LA23 1NP

01539446008

Nestled in a stunning setting overlooking Windermere, Holehird Gardens rewards visitors with a host of fascinating plant and tree life at any time of year. The gardens are open from dawn until dusk daily and boast a varied landscape housing a whole host of plants and other features.
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Lake Windermere

LA23 1BP
Windermere

As the largest natural lake in England, its not surprising that Lake Windermere is a popular attraction, with visitors from all of the world flocking to its shores to take advantage of the extraordinary views as well as the many outdoor pursuits.
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Orrest Head Walk

1h 22m

2.8 miles

Moderate

A well-favoured hill in the Lake District, entailing a short and easy walk to the top, overlooking spectacular views of Bowness-on-Windermere and beyond.
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