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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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Windermere welcomes spectacular international event
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Media Release 19/08/2023
Windermere Lake Cruises has welcomed hundreds of international visitors today (Friday 18 August 2023), as followers of Swaminarayan Hinduism made a pilgrimage to England’s longest lake.Windermere is a special place for devotees of this branch of the religion as its founding spiritual…
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Close shave for Ian on MV Swift as he raises hundreds for cancer charity
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Media Release 15/08/2023
An electrical technician with Windermere Lake Cruises has “Braved the Shave” to raise hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity. Ian Guest had his hair, beard and eyebrows shaved off on the outside deck of MV Swift in Bowness raising over £1,350 pounds for MacMillan Cancer Support.
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Ian braves a Swift shave to raise money for cancer charity
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Media Release 04/08/2023
An electrical technician with Windermere Lake Cruises is about to lose his beloved beard and hair as he tries to raise hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity.Ian Guest will “Brave the Shave” on the outside deck of MV Swift in Bowness next Monday morning (Aug 7th) with the hope of raising…
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Hill of Oaks Ferry returns for 2023
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Media Release 02/08/2023
A convenient way to travel to/from Hill of Oaks Lodge & Caravan Park by boat.The service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays all summer until Saturday 30 September 2023.Hill of Oaks DeparturesDeparts Hill of…
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Meet Windermere’s "Boat Doctor"
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Media Release 08/07/2023
Alex Williamson was just a teenager when he began a “part time” job working on Windermere Lake Cruises famous passenger vessels.That was nearly 40 years ago.He loved it so much he’s still there after all these years and has earned the nickname “The Boat Doctor” – on call 24-7 to…
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Majestic Swan glides towards her 85th birthday
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Media Release 10/06/2023
One of the Lake District’s most recognisable and majestic passenger vessels is about to celebrate her 85th birthday.MV Swan was launched on June 10,1938 and still sails daily on Windermere carrying people up and down England’s longest lake on elegant cruises.
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Summer Evening Buffet Cruises - now a month early due to popular demand
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Media Release 01/06/2023
Last year the sailings, which take passengers on an enchanting evening journey on England’s longest lake, only took place on Saturday evenings through July and August.Due to its popularity, extra sailings will now take place on Saturday evenings throughout June as well, starting on June…
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Magnificent six in cruise control!
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Media Release 19/05/2023
Six new skippers are looking forward to captaining cruise vessels on one of England’s most beautiful lakes after coming through intense training with flying colours.Among their ranks is a pilot, a former military policeman, environmental health officer and lift engineer. All have one…
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Walk this way - a stunning new path between Lakeside Pier & Newby Bridge
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Media Release 14/04/2023
A brand-new footpath combines a beautiful riverside walk and a safe way to walk between our Lakeside Pier and Newby Bridge. As well as breathtaking views it's an easy way to access Lakeside Pier.The path starts at Lakeside Pier near the Windermere lake-shore and then meanders along the…
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Cheers all round as top local beers go on Windermere’s boats!
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Media Release 13/04/2023
A long-held dream has come true with hand-crafted local beers originally named after Windermere’s historic “steamers” now available to passengers on the vessels themselves.It means eleven years after it was first created by a local brewery - passengers can now enjoy a pint of Swan Blonde…
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