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Archive: 2019

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31/03/2019
Windermere Lake Cruises’ team of engineers has returned the Cumbria County Council-operated car ferry to the water this week, following a planned refit and full inspection. The ferry, which can carry up to 15 cars and more than 100 passengers during each trip across the lake between…
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29/03/2019
2019’s summer timetable publishedBrand new stop-off point for new museum, “Windermere Jetty” announcedGreen Cruise route set to return for the seasonWalkers Tickets available
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20/03/2019
Windermere Lake Cruises has been shortlisted for a major national tourism award; and one of the tourism sector’s most sought-after accolades. Now in its 15th year, the British Coach Tourism Awards (BCTAs) will announce the winners of 19 different categories on March 20 at a ceremony at…
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08/03/2019
Windermere Lake Cruises’ team of engineers has hauled the Cumbria County Council-operated car ferry out of the water for a planned refit and full inspection. The ferry, which can carry up to 15 cars and more than 100 passengers during each trip across the lake between Bowness and Far…
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05/03/2019
Windermere Lake Cruises has welcomed the appointment of a new Northern England Business Development Manager at the only trade association to represent the country’s inbound travel industry. UKinbound’s announcement that Nathan Alemany will take up the role - the first of its kind in the…
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12/02/2019
Hot on the heels of a tourism trade event in China in November, representatives from Windermere Lake Cruises are jetting off again in February – this time to America for the Travel & Adventure show in Los Angeles. Taking part in a session…
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04/02/2019
Windermere Lake Cruises is marking this week’s Chinese New Year celebrations by revealing the number of Chinese visitors being welcomed by the attraction has reached a record high. Both independent travellers and those visiting as part of larger groups have increased by a massive 286%…
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16/01/2019
We're delighted to be returning to the Low Wood Bay Wedding Fayre on Sunday 20 January. This stunning wedding venue on the shores of Lake Windermere has its own pier so it's never been easier for you and your guests to…
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07/01/2019
Windermere Lake Cruises’ most iconic vessel has been returned to the water, after a thorough and planned inspection. Taking turns in a rota-style system, each of the attraction’s three largest vessels are brought onto dry land every three years for a comprehensive programme of checks and…