Windermere

Windermere is a small town on the eastern shore of England’s largest natural lake, also called Windermere, in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness within the Lake District. The glacial lake and surrounding fells make it a classic Lakeland base: Victorian tourism and the arrival of the railway in the 19th century shaped the town, and nearby Bowness-on-Windermere forms a lively twin settlement with cafés, galleries and lakeside promenades.

Today the local economy is dominated by tourism - boating, walking and watersports alongside hotels, independent shops and craft businesses - and attractions such as the Windermere Jetty collection and regular steamer services. There’s a noticeable seasonal rhythm to life, with longstanding local traditions and a mix of full‑time residents and holiday homeowners reflecting the area’s historic appeal in the old county of Westmorland.