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Take a boat trip to either Lakeside Ambleside or around the Islands |
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Launches and Steamers sail daily from Bowness to Lakeside and Ambleside where you can stay on or break your journey and return on any of Windermere Lake Cruises later vessels.
Why not take a 45 minute islands cruise, take in the views and sites around the Bowness Bay islands.
Alternatively purchase a freedom ticket, valid for 24 hours from time of purchase on any of Windermere Lake scheduled vessels. |
Hire Your Own Row Boat or Self Drive |
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Hire a self drive motor boat and explore all the hidden bays of Lake Windermere at your own pace or alternatively hire your own rowing boat and explore around the lake at a more relaxing pace. |
Visit the world of Beatrix Potter |
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This award winning attraction has delighted well over one million visitors since it opened in 1991and is only minutes away from the pier at Bowness. Completely new three-dimensional displays allow you to step into the pages of Beatrix Potter's best-loved tale and follow Peter Rabbit's adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden.
Combined Boat and Beatrix Potter tickets available from Lakeside and Ambleside. |
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The Steamboat Museum |
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Amazing collection of Lake Windermere's nautical heritage, guided tours of the museum, located half a mile north of Bowness Bay.
Alternatively spend some time shopping in Bowness's wide range of shops, cafe's and restaurants. |
