Welcome to Windermere

Windermere is a picturesque town located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the banks of Lake Windermere, which is the largest natural lake in England. The town is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the stunning scenery, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions.

One of the main attractions in Windermere is Lake Windermere itself. The lake is over 11 miles long and is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains. Visitors can take a boat trip on the lake, go fishing, or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shoreline. There are also plenty of water sports available, including kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding.

In addition to the lake, Windermere has a number of other attractions to offer visitors. The town is home to a number of museums, including the Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, which showcases the history of boats and boating on the lake. There are also plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes in the town, as well as a number of walking and cycling trails for those who want to explore the surrounding countryside. Overall, Windermere is a charming and picturesque town that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 10.7°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
St Martin And St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Towe	Princes Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2DD 01539443622 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Bone	Prince's Road Princes Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2DD 1539448125 School Website
Goodly Dale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Johnston	Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2JX 01539446946 School Website
Windermere School And Windermere Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Hill	Patterdale Road Browhead Windermere Cumbria LA23 1NW 01539446164 School Website
The Lakes School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sharon Rainey	Troutbeck Bridge Windermere Cumbria LA23 1HW 01539440810 School Website
Staveley C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Strange	Brow Lane Staveley Kendal Cumbria LA8 9PH 01539821218 School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Sharp	Main Street Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0NT 01539436354 School Website
Cairn Education Cic Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mrs Lucie Kelly	The Tavern 63 Main Street Staveley Cumbria LA8 9LN 1539822304 School Website
Ambleside C Of E Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Carrick	Vicarage Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9DH 01539432181 School Website
Crosthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Jessop	Crosthwaite Kendal Cumbria LA8 8HT 01539568471 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 0.19 Miles

Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 3.62 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 5.94 Miles

Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 7.52 Miles

Oxenholme Lake District Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF 9.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lakes Taxis 015394 46777 Unit 5/Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD 0.13 Miles
Windermere Taxis 015394 44144 10 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN 0.29 Miles
Abacus Taxis 015394 88285 11 Upper Oak St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LB 0.40 Miles
Bowness Taxis 015394 46664 28, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LJ 0.44 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel 015394 48899 Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS 1.07 Miles
Heath's Taxis 015394 48946 North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU 1.10 Miles
Ashley Vinall Taxis 015394 88577 12 Helm Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AY 1.22 Miles
Lakes Taxis 015394 44055 1 A Belsfield Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EQ 1.32 Miles
Lakeland Chauffeurs 07786 631456 Hay Loft Barn, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NW 3.09 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 3.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rockside D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windermere Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ellerthwaite Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Calgarth D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St. Mary's Surgery 01539 488484	St.Mary's Surgery Applethwaite Windermere Cumbria LA23 1BA
Windermere Health Centre 01539 445159	Windermere Health Centre Goodley Dale Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EG
Dr Burns P & Partners	Staveley Surgery 9 Crook Road Staveley Kendal Cumbria LA8 9NG
Hawkshead Surgery	Bragg Field Hawkshead Ambleside LA22 0QW
Ambleside Health Centre 01539 432693	Ambleside Health Centre Rydal Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9BP

Local Stores

Windermere
2 Oak Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1EN
01539 443021
Store Website
0.22 miles

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SPAR Troutbeck Bridge
Troutbeck Bridge Services
Troutbeck Bridge
Troutbeck Bridge
Windermere
LA23 1HS
01539 446341
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.63 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0BU 01539 432631 4.12 miles

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Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate Beezon Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BW 01539 887988 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 7.42 miles
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Companion Care (Kendal) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, South Lakeland Retail Park Kingston Lisle Kendal Cumbria LA9 6DU 01539742910 kendal@vets4pets.com 7.52 miles

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Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4EN 01539 721344 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 7.56 miles
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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park Natland Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7SX 01539 722692 office@westmorland-vets.co.uk Website 8.15 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere. LA22 0LR 2.15 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 3.87 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.

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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 4.73 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 5.07 miles

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Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere. LA22 9LX 5.51 miles From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.

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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery. LA22 9SE 6.21 miles Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.

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Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.3°C	12.7°C	12.7°C	12.7°C	14.1°C	15.6°C	19.7°C	20.7°C	17.8°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	17.2°C
Feels Like	13.3°C	11.7°C	12.3°C	12.2°C	13.6°C	15.5°C	19.6°C	20.7°C	17.8°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	17°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Overcast	Moderate rain	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	17.2°C	17.1°C	15.3°C	14.7°C	14.2°C	14.1°C	14.6°C	14.4°C	13.4°C	12.5°C	12°C	12.1°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	17.1°C	14.5°C	13.7°C	12.9°C	12.8°C	13.3°C	13°C	11.7°C	10.5°C	10°C	10°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	11.4°C	10.9°C	10.5°C	10.1°C	10.1°C	10.6°C	11.6°C	12.5°C	13°C	13.2°C	12.5°C	11.8°C
Feels Like	9.3°C	8.5°C	8.2°C	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.4°C	9.4°C	10.7°C	11.4°C	11.5°C	10.7°C	9.9°C

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