Things to do near Lake Windermere
Local attractions
Days out in the Lake District
The Lake District and Cumbria offer an inexhaustive list of local attractions just waiting to be discovered. Thankfully, one of the joys of owning a holiday home is the opportunity to return time and time again, meaning that you can take your time to really explore all the local attractions.
Relax and unwind on a peaceful lake cruise with the Lakeland fells forming the backdrop, step aboard a scenic steam railway and discover landscapes that have inspired poets and artists for centuries, or visit the many museums and galleries and immerse yourself in the arts, history and culture of the area.
Whether on land or in the water, by boat or boot, for relaxation or adventure, there are plenty of memorable activities and attractions across the Lake District and Cumbria for you to experience.
Windermere Lake Cruises
Windermere Lake Cruise depart from the Fell Foot Ferry Pier at Lakeside, just a 5-minute walk from Buck Yeats Lodge Park. As well as enabling you to discover more about the Park's largest lake, this hop-on hop-off ferry service links to some of the most popular Lakeland towns and visitor attractions including Bowness and the Haverthwaite Steam Railway.
For days when you’d like to explore slightly further afield
Ullswater 'Steamers'
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is an award-winning, environmentally accredited attraction that is celebrating over 150 years of operating cruises on England’s most beautiful lake. Cruises connect to some of the most famous walking routes, including the Ullswater Way and the famous William Wordsworth daffodils at Glencoyne Bay.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in England. The journey begins at the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park, Ravenglass, and will take you across the estuary, through the hills to Dalegarth for Boot Station. (Photo: Mark Fielding)
