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Popular ‘Pensioner Days’ return for record tenth autumn season
Published: 6th September 2012
Windermere’s popular ‘Pensioner Days’ are proving so popular they’re returning for a record tenth autumn season from this Friday 7 September – giving the older generation substantial savings on cruises around the lake. Any retiree living in the CA and LA postcodes is eligible for the special discounts, available every Friday from 7 September up to and including 2 November.
More InfoFree bus service more than doubles number of passengers
Published: 4th September 2012
The South Lakes FreeRider, a free bus service linking some of the Lake District’s most prominent attractions, has welcomed almost 7,000 passengers during just 30 days. That compares to 3,000 passengers during the same period in 2011. The service is the result of an innovative collaboration between a group of local businesses, who joined together to fund and implement this great new way to get around.
More InfoAnother top ten for Windermere Lake Cruises!
Published: 1st August 2012
Windermere Lake Cruises is one of only four attractions outside London to make England’s top ten most popular paid for visitor attractions, according to figures released by VisitEngland today. The latest Annual Visitor Attractions Survey collated by the national tourism body shows that Windermere Lake Cruises ranks in the top ten list of paid for visitor attractions in England in company with iconic attractions such as Stonehenge and Kew Gardens.
More InfoBusinesses join forces to secure 30 days of free summer travel
Published: 16th July 2012
The region’s popular FreeRider programme is back this summer and this time it’s bigger and better than ever, thanks to the continued support of local businesses. This years South Lakes FreeRider service will run for 30 days, from next Monday 23rd July 2012 until Friday 31st August, Monday to Friday and will provide a completely free bus service around the South Lakes region for both locals and visitors to enjoy.
More InfoQueen of the Lake returns home after Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Published: 7th June 2012
Windermere Lake Cruises’ historic ‘Queen of the Lake’ vessel has been safely returned home to Windermere after taking her place in history and representing Cumbria in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. The vessel travelled a 600 mile round trip to take part in the event which was watched by millions around the world over the Jubilee weekend and saw a thousand boats gather on the river Thames, stretching for an estimated twelve and a half miles, in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
More InfoSummer sunset jazz cruises launched
Published: 29th May 2012
Windermere Lake Cruises is launching a special programme of Evening Buffet Cruises this summer, providing visitors with a unique way to soak up the scenery of England’s largest lake. Guests can enjoy a two and a half hour cruise on a charming vintage ‘steamer’, taking in the region’s spectacular scenery whilst enjoying a refreshing drink or two and a mouth-watering two-course summer buffet.
More Info“We’re taking the Queen to London”
Published: 24th May 2012
On Monday 28th May 2012 Windermere Lake Cruises will be waving goodbye to its historic vessel ‘Queen of the Lake’ as she departs on her 300 mile journey to London to represent Cumbria in the prestigious Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. The iconic boat will be craned out of Windermere’s Bowness Bay in the early evening (approximately 6pm-8pm) on 28th May and will then be transported by Cockermouth based Lawsons Haulage in the early hours of the following day.
More InfoOpen your Eyes to the Wildlife Wonders of Wintry Windermere!
Published: 12th May 2012
With more than two and a half thousand birds due to descend on the shores of England’s largest natural lake in the coming weeks, wintry Windermere’s unique scenery and atmosphere make it the perfect time of year to get out and discover some spectacular natural wonders in the English Lake District.
More InfoPreview of official Olympic torch route with MV Tern
Published: 31st March 2012
Visitors to Windermere will soon be able to cruise on the same boat - and along the same route - as the official Olympic torch will follow in this summer’s Olympic Torch Relay event from today. As Windermere Lake Cruises launches its iconic MV Tern vessel into public service after its winter rest, the company hopes the local community will share in the excitement leading up to what promises to be one of the region’s most prolific events of the year.
More Info‘Pawfect’ pooch pass for dog owners
Published: 21st March 2012
With National Pet Month kicking off in April, Cumbria’s most popular attraction, Windermere Lake Cruises is offering its furry passengers a very special treat. In honour of dogs everywhere the cruise specialists are now operating an all-year-round dog friendly policy, giving all well behaved dogs free travel when accompanied by their obedient owners - so even canine companions can appreciate the region’s stunning scenery. There are even onboard doggy bowls!
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