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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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  • Case studies
  • Interview requests
  • Press trips (for commissioned pieces only)

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Colourful sheep sculptures set sail on Windermere
Herdwick Sheep News Optimised
01/03/2016
Windermere’s historic ‘steamers’ are to play host to two unique art exhibits this summer as part of the colourful Go Herdwick public art trail of around 50 life-size sheep, which is raising money for the Calvert Trust. Designed by local artist Karen Lester, Windermere Lake Cruises’ sheep…
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Campaign urges Cumbria to #VoteCumbriaRob
Tourism Superstar News
09/02/2016
A Lake District boatman nominated as VisitEngland’s ‘Tourism Superstar’ is taking to the campaign trail to help drum up public votes from across Cumbria and the North West. 27 year old Rob Beale is the only nominee in the North West to make the national shortlist of the competition, which…
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Traditional Boats for Sale
Boatsales Web News Banner Correct Size Optimised
04/02/2016
We are selling some of our traditional wooden motor boats. These iconic vessels are all in excellent running order and have been maintained annually to very high standard. Sadly, we simply do not have enough room to keep them so they will need a new home. 10 traditional, wooden motor…
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Windermere Lake Cruises welcomes Grasmere Gingerbread on board
Grasmere Gingerbread News Panel
27/01/2016
Windermere Lake Cruises has welcomed one of the Lake District’s most iconic names – Grasmere Gingerbread – to its premises in Bowness. Grasmere Gingerbread was invented in 1854 by Victorian cook Sarah Nelson and it has been sold exclusively from The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop ever since,…
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Cumbria’s largest tourist attraction urges visitors to return to the Lakes
Back To Business News Image 2
07/01/2016
Following the aftermath of Storm Desmond, Windermere Lake Cruises says it is determined to drum home the message that services are up and running, and ready to welcome visitors back on board. The company is Cumbria’s largest tourist attraction with 1.4million passenger journeys annually,…
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Windermere Boatmaster nominated for VisitEngland’s ‘Tourism Superstar’
Rob And Nigel News Web
05/01/2016
One of the youngest ever Boatmasters of a Windermere ‘steamer’ has made the national shortlist in a competition to find VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2016, supported by the Daily Mirror. The campaign recognises the dedication and passion of those working in the tourism industry and is…
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Around the World with Windermere Lake Cruises
Around The World
29/12/2015
From New York to Beijing, Paris to Moscow, visitors from across the globe have been booking tickets online with Windermere Lake Cruises over the past 12 months. End-of-year analysis from thousands of bookings during 2014 reveals that passengers from 34 countries around the world…
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Learning how to give a warm Chinese welcome
China Jen Wall
02/12/2015
Hot on the heels of a Lake District trade mission to Beijing, staff from Windermere Lake Cruises have been brushing up on some basic Chinese language and customs to help make visitors from China feel more at home. 16 staff members from Windermere Lake Cruises have taken part in a special…
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New daily sailings introduced, thanks to upturn in winter visitors
Winter News Imge
26/11/2015
For the first time in more than ten years, Windermere Lake Cruises has increased the number of its daily winter sailings – thanks to a significant upturn in passengers during the traditionally quieter months. The company has just swapped over to its winter timetable, but has made…
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Claife Viewing Station now officially open
Claife 01
15/10/2015
Congratulations to The National Trust on all their hard work in restoring Claife Viewing Station and bringing it back to public use. This building has a fascinating history and was a top tourist location in the 1800s. Victorians could admire the stunning views across Windermere through a…
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