Who would have thought it? Windermere is not on Lake Windermere! In fact, it’s about 2 miles away, with ‘Bowness on Windermere’ being the small town which is on Lake Windermere.
Strangely, Windermere [town] used to be called Winandermere and before that there were actually three small hamlets [Applethwaite, Birththwaite and Heathwaite] which were combined in [...]
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Windermere – The Heart of the Lakes
Lake Windermere Cruises
Activities on Lake Windermere have been much talked about in recent years.The 10 nautical miles per hour speed limit was put into force on 29 March 2005. Lake Windermere is of course quieter now but there are people that are still wanting fun to be had on the lake but in a different form. Lake [...]
Western Lake District Accommodation – All Year Round
Spring time in the Western Lake District – Lambs, daffodils and action galore…
The snow on the fells is giving way to snowdrops. By May, the beautiful Eskdale valley is carpeted in bluebells. But one flower in particular is associated with the Lakes – and you can visit Wordsworth’s house for a fascinating re-creation of his [...]
Lake District Weddings – The Most Romantic Destination
With the Lake District being named most romantic destination this Valentine’s, it isn’t surprising that couples then want to return to get married. A staggering 31% of couples interviewed voted for the Lake District over destinations such as the Cotswolds, Bath and York.
The romantic nature of this area unsurprisingly attracts couples looking for a wedding [...]
