Take the kids to Bowness Pier for some fresh air and sunshine. They'll have fun trying to spot fish swimming in the waters below or boats way off in the distance.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting Windermere. Bowness Pier is a great place to start here, but there are lots of other worthy places to check out. Lake Windermere, Grizedale Forest, and Windermere Golf Club are close to the waterside attraction and will round out your day nicely.

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Tours & day trips

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2-Day Lake District Tour by Train

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Private & custom tours

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4 hour Private Lake District tour (tour A)

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Cruises & boat tours

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Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea

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Water activities

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Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea

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Popular places to visit

World of Beatrix Potter

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Bring your childhood dreams to life at the complex devoted to the children’s books and other works at this local wonderland.

Windermere Golf Club

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Enjoy a round of golf in Crook at Windermere Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre

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Traverse the largest lake in England and relish the relaxed atmosphere at this base equipped with rental equipment and activities for the family.

Church of St Mary

Enjoy the serene ambiance in this charming lakeside church, peruse the intricate stained-glass windows and learn about medieval traditions.

Old Laundry Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Old Laundry Theatre during your stay in Bowness-on-Windermere. Visit the area's spas or amble around its lakeside.

Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories during your travels in Windermere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.