Title: Things to Do in Windermere in 2026 | Expedia.com [Windermere Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Windermere.dx5478)[Hotels in Windermere](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Hotels.d5478.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Windermere](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Windermere.d5478.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Windermere](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Windermere.d5478.Car-Rental-Guide)[Windermere Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Windermere.d5478.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Windermere ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Windermere Types of activities [Windermere Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Windermere.dx5478) ![Windermere showing heritage architecture, cafe scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5478/43fd5ece-06be-4f1a-9aa3-0152e6966ec3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Windermere showing heritage architecture, cafe scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5478/43fd5ece-06be-4f1a-9aa3-0152e6966ec3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake District National Park showing rainforest and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5478/024e0c92-2f78-417a-9cd0-91fe6b9cc058.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Windermere which includes mist or fog and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5478/73a6ee86-3b63-443e-bfa3-e65417d920fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Windermere featuring signage, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5478/6d4f86fe-2bbc-489b-a459-f008f011893a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Windermere Attractions There's something delightful about smaller cities. Whether you're visiting Windermere for a weekend away or you're contemplating staying a little longer, you'll quickly fall in love with this place. In fact, with so many thrilling things to do and interesting sights to take in, you might never want to go home! Find out what makes Windermere tick with the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=5478&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Check out our top {30 fun activities in Windermere [fun activities in Windermere](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=5478&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and rest easy knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Windermere ### Tours & day trips [See all 31 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2692349/0159cb44-840c-4263-b006-2f5f50e29fd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool 9h 30m Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-from-liverpool.a2692349.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50426535/46204e25-8e2e-4fd2-a303-58327007c056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/windermere-24-hr-hop-on-hop-off-cruise-see-all-of-the-lake.a50426535.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2189362/d2c0b055-5166-4b24-92d6-a090ba286699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester 11h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/windermere-lancaster-lake-district-from-manchester.a2189362.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2931592/60e7a6a2-35a7-4eb5-90e1-2ad867ccdc1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour 10h Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45488428/bcdad39a-5c0d-46e3-b069-fa6e6c70e044.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere 4h Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-six-lakes-morning-tour-from-windermere.a45488428.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![8 Lakes in a Morning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48929734/fd44b735-1274-4a0c-9b1a-5fc255cbdc40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 8 Lakes in a Morning 4h Free cancellation available $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/8-lakes-in-a-morning.a48929734.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip 9h 30m 8/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![The Brontes, Wuthering Heights & Jane Eyre Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819406/c9a30c7f-c0b7-44a6-9ae4-686afb5c82b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Brontes, Wuthering Heights & Jane Eyre Tour 9h+ Free cancellation available $258 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-brontes-wuthering-heights-jane-eyre-tour.a4819406.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44787663/92bb468a-b89f-4b91-b464-e6ff03638a96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-beatrix-potter-half-day-tour.a44787663.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4536697/3fefe95d-b80b-45b7-8c8c-58b582ec2399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour 3h 30m+ Free cancellation available $108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-half-day-8-lakes-tour.a4536697.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall from Windermere](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45285291/a55e0ef8-4c0e-4b75-91be-dc0c40c92046.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall from Windermere 9h $887 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-of-roman-britain-hadrians-wall-from-windermere.a45285291.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Private Tour: The Lake District from Chester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45285399/6a033787-6b64-444b-9de9-7cd43d1336d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour: The Lake District from Chester 9h $1,365 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-the-lake-district-from-chester.a45285399.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Lake District and Windermere Full Day Tour from Liverpool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50118631/322b3f58-8060-49fe-bf66-c8aec29b4ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake District and Windermere Full Day Tour from Liverpool 11h Free cancellation available $1,021 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-and-windermere-full-day-tour-from-liverpool.a50118631.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Private Tour: The Lake District from Liverpool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45286197/c91e454b-ddfc-44de-b2ae-9d3a1c7f9fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour: The Lake District from Liverpool 9h $1,228 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-the-lake-district-from-liverpool.a45286197.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Lake District and Windermere 11 Hour Tour from Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50118502/b25e7fa0-9a87-49fb-a26c-6745a791fa9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake District and Windermere 11 Hour Tour from Manchester 11h Free cancellation available $1,062 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-and-windermere-11-hour-tour-from-manchester.a50118502.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Private Lake District Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45285373/a4a1530f-99f1-4255-9ccb-e69c9feb5f3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Lake District Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular 8h $791 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-lake-district-tour-ten-lakes-spectacular.a45285373.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45286715/9e9d0eb9-12d6-41f5-adb2-6ce4ec23a78a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes 8h $791 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-yorkshire-dales-tour.a45286715.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Private Tour: Six Lakes Half Day Tour in a 16 Seater Minibus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49446386/ddb861c3-17b2-43be-8c84-3ff1c90f061b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour: Six Lakes Half Day Tour in a 16 Seater Minibus 4h $791 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-six-lakes-half-day-tour-in-a-16-seater-minibus.a49446386.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Private Tour Beatrix Potter's Favourite Lakeland Countryside](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45285819/9853e0fc-a0b6-4518-bc33-886882b9af6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Beatrix Potter's Favourite Lakeland Countryside 5h $696 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-beatrix-potter-tour-in-16-seater-minibus.a45285819.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Full-Day Trip to Lake Windermere Lake District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50163060/047096e4-1e72-4ade-a061-d95e9984573e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Trip to Lake Windermere Lake District 10h Free cancellation available $539 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-trip-to-lake-windermere-lake-district.a50163060.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50426535/46204e25-8e2e-4fd2-a303-58327007c056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/windermere-24-hr-hop-on-hop-off-cruise-see-all-of-the-lake.a50426535.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip 9h 30m 8/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50056348/304f3f45-d4ba-46ca-9848-82d048778b22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside 1h 10m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/windermere-red-cruise-sail-between-bowness-and-ambleside.a50056348.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ![Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50126452/d1fe52ea-9ee8-4bdb-b405-b497fb155004.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside 1h 30m Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/windermere-yellow-cruise-sail-between-bowness-and-lakeside.a50126452.activity-details?&rid=5478&location=Windermere&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Windermere | Number of things to do | 30 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/cumbrian-coast-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49713968.activity-details): $16 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](/things-to-do/lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-from-liverpool.a2692349.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details)[Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester](/things-to-do/windermere-lancaster-lake-district-from-manchester.a2189362.activity-details)[Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](/things-to-do/lake-district-six-lakes-morning-tour-from-windermere.a45488428.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Lakeland Motor Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/lakeland-motor-museum-entry-ticket.a50058009.activity-details)[Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/cumbrian-coast-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49713968.activity-details)[Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/literary-lake-district-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a48700128.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](/things-to-do/lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-from-liverpool.a2692349.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details)[Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester](/things-to-do/windermere-lancaster-lake-district-from-manchester.a2189362.activity-details)[Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](/things-to-do/lake-district-six-lakes-morning-tour-from-windermere.a45488428.activity-details) | ## What to do in Windermere - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Windermere Some say the best things in life are free. Be sure to visit the following around Windermere: **Holehird Gardens** \- Whether you can tell your peonies from poppies, you'll find beauty in this spectacular display. ### Things to Do in Windermere with Kids There's fun for all the family wherever you roam in Windermere. Here are a few [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=5478&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) you can enjoy together that will make your getaway a blast: - [Gorge Walking](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gorge-walking.a2654713.activity-details) - [LIVERPOOL: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/liverpool-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a1996391.activity-details) - [CHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/chester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a1997181.activity-details) - [Lake District Day Trip with Cream Tea & Windermere Cruise](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-day-trip-with-cream-tea-windermere-cruise.a169776.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Windermere? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Windermere ![World of Beatrix Potter which includes a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087973/8c3889e8-91b2-4d7d-88ce-4fbcf1ca84c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### World of Beatrix Potter Bring your childhood dreams to life at the complex devoted to the children’s books and other works at this local wonderland. [](https://expedia.com/World-Of-Beatrix-Potter-Windermere.d6087973.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole showing heritage elements, a house and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087971/fa942bb7-3a17-40dc-9385-76db79e32962.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre Traverse the largest lake in England and relish the relaxed atmosphere at this base equipped with rental equipment and activities for the family. [](https://expedia.com/Brockhole-The-Lake-District-Visitor-Centre-Windermere.d6087971.Vacation-Attraction) ![Golf after Market Visits! Man I'm lucky to account manage such an incredible place #lakedistrict](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173587/cd58871e-497f-4704-8f1d-77dd0ec93045.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Windermere Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Crook at Windermere Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Golf-Club-Windermere.d6173587.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bowness Pier After visiting Bowness Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bowness-on-Windermere. Visit the area's spas or amble around its lakeside. [](https://expedia.com/Bowness-Pier-Windermere.d553248635975742713.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Jetty-Museum-Of-Boats-Windermere.d553248621532493334.Vacation-Attraction) #### Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House during your trip to Windermere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Blackwell-Windermere.d553248621533024782.Vacation-Attraction) #### Orrest Head Find out about the history of Windermere with a stop at Orrest Head. Wander the lakeside and picturesque gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Orrest-Head-Windermere.d553248635975698126.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Old-Laundry-Theatre-Windermere.d553248621561943141.Vacation-Attraction) #### Townend You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Townend during your trip to Lakes. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Townend-Windermere.d553248621533024781.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Windermere ![Ambleside showing night scenes, a small town or village and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4270/4a7e598b-2b78-4614-ac14-fcc5225f8ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ambleside ![Ornate Railway Station at Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/aa83d0c4-8185-4b9e-8c2d-2896552ac9fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Grange-over-Sands ![Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/abb61093-db85-4199-af96-ad5547f5d9d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Penrith ![Bowness-on-Windermere which includes street scenes, a small town or village and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55505/e254ed23-a6ae-4db1-9201-00abb63a4cec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bowness-on-Windermere ![Aerial view of Kendal in Lake District, a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180820/d6f2c599-ae7a-417c-aa06-8574257c3bc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kendal ![St. Michael and All Angels Church in the lovely Lakes village of Hawkshead.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182541/a39439b3-bc30-4854-9448-46fb7e7225a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hawkshead ![The Great scenery and wonderrful weather](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049504/03711f40-b340-4729-9b43-7b8d2a959e02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waterhead ![Unusual accommodation bridge beside the B5284 The track leads to "Oakshead" - the bridge allows sheep to walk freely between the fields on each side.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180820/3ead7dc9-8a41-478f-ba9e-38652361a479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Long](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3495) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Crook ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Windermere worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Windermere? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Windermere? ### Is three days enough to stay in Windermere? ### Is Windermere a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Windermere with kids? > - [Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-from-liverpool.a2692349.activity-details) > - [MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details) > - 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