Guidebook for Windermere
Essentials
The Co-operative Food
2 Oak StFor every day essentials
Sainsbury's Local
Main RoadLittle supermarket for every day essentials
Booths, Windermere
Victoria StreetLarger supermarket with fantastic selection of local produce.
Boots
10 Crescent RdFor all your medical and toiletry needs
Sightseeing
Lake access, shops, cruises, feed ducks, Beatrix Potter world, boat hire, eateries
127 locals recommend
Bowness-on-Windermere
Lake access, shops, cruises, feed ducks, Beatrix Potter world, boat hire, eateries
Grasmere
Beautiful village.. Wordsworth, Sarah Nelson gingerbread shop
Hawkshead
Another pretty little village worth a visit
Beatrix Potters Farm station
Booking essential
Booking essential. Ideal for children on a wet miserable day.
103 locals recommend
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowBooking essential. Ideal for children on a wet miserable day.
Grizedale Forest
Great place for walks and mountain biking
On the Furness Peninsula a pretty little town with many independant traders and a market.
89 locals recommend
Ulverston
On the Furness Peninsula a pretty little town with many independant traders and a market.
Bardsea
Roy's ices! A good walk and sea breeze
National Trust Wray Castle
I've for familys
School Knott Tarn
A local walk with great views
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
I've day out for the family
Orrest Head
Local walk for all the family. Views as far as morecambe bay
The Bridge House
Rydal RoadBe a shame to miss it.
Looking for things to do, places to visit? Pop in and have a chat or pick up some literature.
Windermere Tourist Information Centre
Victoria StreetLooking for things to do, places to visit? Pop in and have a chat or pick up some literature.
Levens Hall
Oldest topiary and most. Extensive in the world. Fabulous garden
Sizergh Castle
Stunning gardens, great cafe
Amazing gardens, this is a must see. Visit the hall and stop in the cafe for a bite to eat.
49 locals recommend
Holker Hall and Gardens
Amazing gardens, this is a must see. Visit the hall and stop in the cafe for a bite to eat.
Shopping
Kendal
Shopping
Massive garden centre with cafe. Ideal for a wet afternoon or plant lovers
6 locals recommend
Hayes Garden World
Lake RoadMassive garden centre with cafe. Ideal for a wet afternoon or plant lovers
Food Scene
The Lamplighter Dining Rooms
High StreetGreat menu and quality
Cafe Italia
37 Main RdThe locals love it. Good
Food, great service
The Little Chippy
6 Beech StreetBest fish and chips around
Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
56 Main Rd Fab brunch
Francine’s is a relaxed and friendly bistro-styled restaurant with an a-la-carte menu and daily additions boards available with a great wine list and a large selection of local speciality ales.
17 locals recommend
Francines Coffee House
27 Main RdFrancine’s is a relaxed and friendly bistro-styled restaurant with an a-la-carte menu and daily additions boards available with a great wine list and a large selection of local speciality ales.
Golden Mountain
7 Victoria StMy daughters favourite! Excellent Chinese food
Bandito Burrito
30 Main RdExcellent lunch options, sit in or takeaway.
Much more than just a burrito!
accommodation
Mysty Self Catering Holiday Let
7 College RdCute little place for two. Self catering studio
Lyndale Holiday Let
7 College RdFamily accommodation. Sleeps 4
Medical help
St Mary's Surgery
Ambleside RoadDoctors surgery should you need a doctor in an emergency
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton RoadMinor injuries /A&E
Furness General Hospital
Dalton LaneA&E
Parking in Windermere
Parking can be limited in Windermere. Broad Street Car park offers excellent value if you are staying for 3 or more days. A pass can be used in various council car parks within the south lakes.
BROAD STREET CAR PARK
Parking can be limited in Windermere. Broad Street Car park offers excellent value if you are staying for 3 or more days. A pass can be used in various council car parks within the south lakes.