Resting on the largest lake in England is Windermere, the bustling town that shares its lake with nearby Bowness for a perfectly position England vacation. Lake Windermere is nearly 12 miles long and its beauty has inspired poets, artists and musicians over centuries. The famous poet William Wordsworth lived at the north end of the lake and the beloved children’s author, and Beatrix Potter, called Hill Top Farm home.

There are no direct flights to Windermere, but if you’re vacationing in nearby London or Scotland the trip to Windermere is only a few hours away by car or train.  A visit to Windermere is the perfect plan for tourists who enjoy walking and window-shopping. The town is flanked with many shops, tea rooms and cafes, and hotels, hostels and bed-and-breakfasts are plentiful throughout the region.

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Windermere Insider Information

  • Make sure to pack a bathing suit before you board for your cheap flight to Windermere: England’s largest natural lake, Lake Windermere, draws crowds each summer for sunning, sailing and swimming. A great way to scope out Windermere’s natural beauty is to book a seat on one of the many lake cruises that circle the length of the 10-mile lake.
  • Beatrix Potter fans will find Windermere fascinating; this family destination will spark the creative side of all ages. The author who penned the classic Peter Rabbit books for children was a resident of Windermere, and now families can visit their favorite characters at The World of Beatrix Potter. Read some of Potter’s 23 tales on your travel to Windermere to get the whole family excited about a visit to this attraction, complete with short film presentations and a traditional tearoom.

 

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Windermere Airports

There are no direct cheap flights to Windermere, but this town in the English countryside is easily reachable by car or taxi or train from the nearby city of Manchester.

Manchester Airport (MAN): The airport is located 70 miles from Windermere.

 

 

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