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We provide a range of services to journalists who would like to find out more about Lake Windermere and Windermere Lake Cruises to support topical news stories and features, including:

  • General facts and figures
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Iconic vessel MV Teal takes time out of Windermere for preservation work
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Media Release 21/11/2023
The largest “steamer” ever built for Windermere is to be taken out of the lake to undergo work to preserve her for future generations to enjoy.The 87-year-old MV Teal, which weighs 251 tonnes, will be moved onto one of Windermere Lake Cruises’ slipways at the beginning of December to…
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“Silver Sailors” make savings as local pensioners get Windermere cruise boost
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Media Release 03/11/2023
Pensioners living in Cumbria and North Lancashire will benefit as Windermere Lake Cruises re-introduces a popular discount scheme for local residents of retirement age.The “Silver Sailors “discount comes into force on Friday, November 3 and will run every Friday until March 22, 2024.
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Top attractions give local residents half price bonus for autumn and winter
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Media Release 26/10/2023
Residents in Cumbria and North Lancashire can enjoy two of Cumbria’s top attractions for half the usual price thanks to a special local’s discount which starts this month.The 50 per cent discount is for holders of Local Residents’ Discount Cards which are free to anyone living in CA or LA…
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“Top Ten” attraction Windermere Lake Cruises flies flag for Cumbria in United States
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Media Release 12/09/2023
One of England’s top tourist attractions is taking a key role in encouraging more international travellers to visit the Lake District, Cumbria.Windermere Lake Cruises, which latest figures show has strengthened its position as one of England’s Top Ten most visited “paid for” attractions,…
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Windermere welcomes spectacular international event
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Media Release 19/08/2023
Windermere Lake Cruises has welcomed hundreds of international visitors today (Friday 18 August 2023), as followers of Swaminarayan Hinduism made a pilgrimage to England’s longest lake.Windermere is a special place for devotees of this branch of the religion as its founding spiritual…
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Close shave for Ian on MV Swift as he raises hundreds for cancer charity
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Media Release 15/08/2023
An electrical technician with Windermere Lake Cruises has “Braved the Shave” to raise hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity. Ian Guest had his hair, beard and eyebrows shaved off on the outside deck of MV Swift in Bowness raising over £1,350 pounds for MacMillan Cancer Support.
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Ian braves a Swift shave to raise money for cancer charity
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Media Release 04/08/2023
An electrical technician with Windermere Lake Cruises is about to lose his beloved beard and hair as he tries to raise hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity.Ian Guest will “Brave the Shave” on the outside deck of MV Swift in Bowness next Monday morning (Aug 7th) with the hope of raising…
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Hill of Oaks Ferry returns for 2023
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Media Release 02/08/2023
A convenient way to travel to/from Hill of Oaks Lodge & Caravan Park by boat.The service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays all summer until Saturday 30 September 2023.Hill of Oaks DeparturesDeparts Hill of…
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Meet Windermere’s "Boat Doctor"
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Media Release 08/07/2023
Alex Williamson was just a teenager when he began a “part time” job working on Windermere Lake Cruises famous passenger vessels.That was nearly 40 years ago.He loved it so much he’s still there after all these years and has earned the nickname “The Boat Doctor” – on call 24-7 to…
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Majestic Swan glides towards her 85th birthday
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Media Release 10/06/2023
One of the Lake District’s most recognisable and majestic passenger vessels is about to celebrate her 85th birthday.MV Swan was launched on June 10,1938 and still sails daily on Windermere carrying people up and down England’s longest lake on elegant cruises.
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