Windows and doors Windermere

Windermere is a town located in the southern part of the Lake District and is half a mile from the lake which shares its name. With a population of 8,359 in 2011, it has always been a popular tourist attraction and sits next door to Ambleside another popular destination in the area. The town abounds with places to eat and stay. Originally called Birthwaite it changed its name to Windermere after the Railway built a station with the same name and the town grew to incorporate other villages nearby such as Bowness in Windermere. The lake has boat trips that take you around the whole lake from Lakeside to Ambleside and back to Bowness pier. With so many attractions and surrounded by mountains and forests it is easy to lose track of time and there is no end to the walks amongst nature at its best. 

If you are still wondering if Windermere is worth taking time out to go and look around. It boasts the biggest lake in England and has so many activities to do around its shores. It is not all about going out onto the lake although, that is an amazing experience in a Kayak or a canoe, and swimming is also permitted on the lake.  

Of course, Windermere town has lots of great shops to look around and plenty of places to stop for refreshments or a bite to eat. Most of the businesses have been around for some time and you never know if the building you are in was once frequented by one of Windermere’s more notable characters like Beatrix Potter or William Wordsworth. Speaking of which, for those who love trivia, James Cordon’s adaptation of Beatrix’s Peter Rabbit was filmed at Windermere as well as Anna Friel’s, star of the drama, Deep Water was also filmed there back in 2019. 

This is the Lake District and Windermere and its lake is surrounded by some of the most incredible wildlife and fauna. The whole area offers walks from gentle to challenging depending on your power reserves. The towns folk are used to visitors and you will find everyone is helpful and pleasant to talk with along the way. The wildlife is also used to people so do not be surprised if a deer appears suddenly on the path. 

Windermere really is one of those idyllic places where you can get lost in daydreams about another time or perhaps what it would be like to become a permanent resident. The holiday seasons are particularly busy but with good reason when at every turn the view is like a Christmas card scene. The area has so much to offer and most of it is at no cost other than a little bit of effort on your part. It is advisable to dress for all weather but even a stroll in the rain is pleasant in this beautiful part of the world.