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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:

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Summer Evening Buffet Cruises - now a month early due to popular demand
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Media Release 01/06/2023
Last year the sailings, which take passengers on an enchanting evening journey on England’s longest lake, only took place on Saturday evenings through July and August.Due to its popularity, extra sailings will now take place on Saturday evenings throughout June as well, starting on June…
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Magnificent six in cruise control!
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Media Release 19/05/2023
Six new skippers are looking forward to captaining cruise vessels on one of England’s most beautiful lakes after coming through intense training with flying colours.Among their ranks is a pilot, a former military policeman, environmental health officer and lift engineer. All have one…
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Walk this way - a stunning new path between Lakeside Pier & Newby Bridge
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Media Release 14/04/2023
A brand-new footpath combines a beautiful riverside walk and a safe way to walk between our Lakeside Pier and Newby Bridge. As well as breathtaking views it's an easy way to access Lakeside Pier.The path starts at Lakeside Pier near the Windermere lake-shore and then meanders along the…
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Cheers all round as top local beers go on Windermere’s boats!
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Media Release 13/04/2023
A long-held dream has come true with hand-crafted local beers originally named after Windermere’s historic “steamers” now available to passengers on the vessels themselves.It means eleven years after it was first created by a local brewery - passengers can now enjoy a pint of Swan Blonde…
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Back by popular demand! Cruise routes sail again after four-year wait
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Media Release 28/03/2023
For the first time in four years visitors to England’s longest lake will once again be able to experience three popular small wooden boat cruises suspended since the Covid pandemic.The much-missed routes about to return to Windermere include:• Cross Lake…
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From Star Wars to Swift! The movie prop maker now making waves on Windermere
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Media Release 23/02/2023
James Morgan spent most of his working life creating props and models for blockbuster movies like Star Wars and The Avengers.But today you will find him helping Lake District visitors create memories to last a lifetime by taking them cruising on the stunning waters of…
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Behind-the-scenes work helps make Cumbria a “must see” for world travellers
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Media Release 21/02/2023
Behind-the-scenes work helps make Cumbria a “must see” for world travellersA huge amount of behind-the-scenes work is underway in the Lake District, Cumbria as Windermere Lake Cruises joins forces with other tourism businesses to promote the area to the wider world.Attractions,…
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Charities benefit from Windermere’s lost property
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Media Release 09/02/2023
Unclaimed items of lost property left on Windermere Lake Cruises’ vessels have been put to good use after being handed over to local charities in Cumbria.Every year, despite extensive efforts to re-unite items with owners, hundreds of things go unclaimed after being left on cruise vessels…
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Recruitment Day offers jobs in one of Britain’s most beautiful locations
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Media Release 24/01/2023
A hundred jobs are up for grabs in one of the most beautiful locations in Britain.The Lake District’s biggest paid-for attraction Windermere Lake Cruises is searching for people to come and work on its cruise vessels, self-drive boats, cafes, shops and ticket offices throughout this…
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Winter care regime for Windermere’s historic wooden wonders
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Media Release 15/12/2022
Four historic wooden launches which have carried passengers on Windermere for over 70 years are undergoing essential work to preserve them for future generations.The vessels, the oldest of which dates back to 1936, have been lifted from the waters of England’s longest lake, for experts to…
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