Lake District village: Bowness on Windermere Tourist Information

Bowness is situated on the banks of Lake Windermere, a very popular area of the Lake District in Cumbria. Visitors abound almost all the year round, but especially during the summer months, and Bank Holidays. There are numerous establishments offering accommodation, guests houses, bed and breakfast and high class hotels. Eating out offers many choices, cafes, restaurants and hotels which welcome visitors. Some of these establishments are right next to the end of The Dalesway, a world famous walk from Yorkshire to Cumbria. Walks in Bowness

A well known hotel and restaurant is Miller Howe, situated on the banks of Lake Windermere in Bowness.

There are so many attractions that tourists, day visitors and holiday makers have a great choice with which to fill their day.

The Bowness Steam Museum is another attraction on the banks of the lake.

On the lake itself there are the cruises which can either be used just as a means of getting from one attraction to another – in the most enjoyable way – or as a delightful way of discovering the charms and views of the banks of the lake. There are also many enjoyable walks that are connected to the cruises network.

Sailings between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside are every day, with times changing to accommodate the different seasons. Cruises can be combined to include a trip on the Haverthwaite railway or a visit to the Aquarium of the Lakes. Evening cruises in the season are exceptionally enjoyable, you can enjoy the lake and see the sun set over the Langdales.

A little further up the village are the curio shops, and more cafes, restaurants and sandwich bars, and the Beatrix Potter Attraction and coffee shop – a place well worth a visit.

All in all, Bowness offers everything that a visitor may need and enjoy, with plenty of shops in which to purchase a gift for those back home or a memento of your happy time in Cumbria & the Lake District.