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Bagpipe tribute on Windermere to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day

Published: 28th May 2024
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Historic Windermere vessel hosts D-Day anniversary tribute

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Historic Windermere vessel hosts D-Day anniversary tribute

Windermere Lake Cruises heads to China as new flights offer potential tourism boost

Published: 22nd May 2024

China trip as Windermere Lake Cruises targets new visitors

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China trip as Windermere Lake Cruises targets new visitors

Hill of Oaks Ferry

Published: 8th May 2024
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Convenient car-free access for Hill of Oaks Lodge & Caravan Park

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A map showing the route of Hill of Oaks and Lakeside Pier

New Windermere shuttle service supports communities, visitors and car ferry foot passengers

Published: 24th April 2024
Categories: Media Release

We are thrilled to announce that we are launching a new service to help support businesses and communities

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shuttle service supports communities, visitors and car ferry foot passengers

Countrystride Dives Deep into Windermere's Boating History (#120)

Published: 12th March 2024

A captivating voyage through Windermere's rich past.

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Windermere Lake Cruises skipper, Robert Beale

Historic row boats have “swell” old time ahead of Lake District passenger trips!

Published: 12th March 2024

The iconic row boats are currently submerged in water close to the shore of Windermere!

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The iconic row boats are currently submerged in water close to the shore of Windermere, at Bowness, in the Lake District. It’s part of a traditional method called “swelling” which makes them watertight again after drying out in storage over the winter.

Lake District highlighted to brand new travel markets around the world

Published: 21st February 2024
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Jen meeting new travel markets around the world!

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Lake District highlighted to brand new travel markets around the world

Why two jobs are a dream for Boatmaster Jon!

Published: 31st January 2024
Categories: Media Release

Congratulations to our skipper Jon who leads a double-life on the fells.

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Jon at Ambleside pier

MV Swift out of service

Published: 3rd January 2024
Categories: Media Release

Statement from Wednesday 3 January

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MV Swift earlier in the year

Love blossoms on Windermere for boatmasters Emily and Sam

Published: 2nd January 2024
Categories: Media Release

Congratulations and Bon Voyage to two of our hard-working crew mates

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Emily and Sam standing on the outer deck of MV Swift at Bowness Pier.