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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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Time flies for MV Swift
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Media Release 24/11/2021
Windermere’s newest passenger vessel, MV Swift, marked its first year in service on Monday 25th October – and what a year it’s been!The 300-seat high tech boat has been through lockdowns, hosted a double wedding and over 130,000 passenger journeys in her first 12 months.
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Ex-Hire Boats For Sale
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Media Release 29/10/2021
These charming traditional 1950s wooden vessels served as hire boats on Windermere but are now seeking a new life elsewhere. Three boats have motors and have been maintained and operated through summer 2021.Three other similar boats have no engines and have been…
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Walking boots and a boat - the best way to enjoy Windermere’s autumn beauty
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Media Release 13/10/2021
Visitors and Lake District residents are being urged to witness the autumn splendour of Windermere by boarding a cruise vessel and bringing their walking boots along too!One of the best ways to experience the seasonal splendour of England’s longest lake is to use a Walker’s Ticket from…
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All aboard for Lake District lessons - the floating classrooms where learning is fun
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Media Release 07/10/2021
Schools are being encouraged to take classes out on the water as Windermere Lake Cruises gears up for a busy autumn and winter season of educational group trips.The latest class to enjoy learning on England's longest lake was from Ashurst…
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Presentation to Barrow & District Association of Engineers
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Media Release 17/09/2021
Presentation: Design & Construction of MV SwiftIn September 2021, we were asked to present the story of MV Swift to the Barrow & District Association of Engineers. The presentation took place on 16 September at the Forum, Barrow and the slides are presented…
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Day of celebration for iconic steamer’s 130th birthday
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Media Release 28/06/2021
A special celebration has been held to mark the 130th birthday of one of the Lake District’s most iconic vessels – Windermere Lake Cruises’ flagship MV Tern.She is one of the oldest large-scale vessels still operating on England’s inland waterways and was launched on 27 June…
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Class action! Schoolkids return for lessons in the Lake District
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Media Release 27/05/2021
The first school trip since lockdown has taken place on Windermere with a party of pupils enjoying outdoor lessons involving boats, trains and auto-mobiles.
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First coach party of 2021 as lockdown eases and passengers enjoy the delights of Windermere
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Media Release 17/05/2021
Windermere Lake Cruises has welcomed its first coach party in five months as lockdown restrictions relax in line with latest Government guidelines.📷: Windermere Lake Cruises staff welcome Roy McCarthy coaches back to Bowness Coach Park.
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Windermere’s newest vessel shipshape and ready for passengers
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Media Release 07/05/2021
Windermere Lake Cruises has undertaken a complex operation to return its newest vessel MV ‘Swift’ back to the water after undergoing routine checks to ensure she is shipshape for the new visitor season.Swift became the biggest boat to be launched onto England’s longest…
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Upturn in passengers wanting to ‘walk and cruise’ post-lockdown
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Media Release 30/04/2021
As the UK celebrates the start of National Walking month this May, one of England’s best-known outdoor attractions says green spaces will continue to play a massive role in helping people to restore their mental and physical wellbeing as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.Windermere…
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