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

For all Press Office enquiries, contact Samantha Marsh: smarsh@cumbriatourism.org / 01539 822 222

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Could Ahmed be this year's Tourism Superstar?
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Media Release 15/02/2022
One of our most popular employees says he’s proud and delighted to have been nominated for one of the tourism industry’s top national awards.Ahmed Abdelaziz is one of ten finalists in VisitEngland’s highly prized Tourism Superstar Award. It celebrates…
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Windermere Needs You! 100 jobs on offer at leading tourist attraction
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Media Release 04/02/2022
PRESS RELEASE ON 4 FEB 2022A major recruitment campaign is about to start at Windermere Lake Cruises, as the attraction looks to fill around 100 seasonal vacancies ahead of this year’s peak holiday season.The company is hosting a recruitment day onboard its newest vessel – the…
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Marking the start of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
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Media Release 03/02/2022
Windermere Lake Cruises is marking the start of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this Sunday by offering free travel on that day to anyone who has their seventieth birthday this year.On Sunday February 6 Her Majesty will become the first British Monarch to…
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Windermere’s historic “steamers” prepare for MOT safety tests
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Media Release 28/01/2022
Three of Windermere Lake Cruises most historic vessels are preparing for the maritime equivalent of the MOT test to ensure they remain in top shape to carry passengers.MV Swan, Teal and Tern, known locally as the steamers, will be put through “in water” trials by a…
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MV Swift voyage for chaplain Maggie as she sails out to support tourism workers
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Media Release 25/01/2022
We played host to the South Lakes tourism industry chaplain, Deacon Maggie Patchett, as part of work to highlight the support available to workers in the industry.Deacon Maggie boarded the company’s newest vessel, MV Swift, to record a film to show how the church can help and support to…
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Afghan refugees welcomed on board
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Media Release 04/12/2021
Refugees from Afghanistan who’ve recently resettled in Cumbria have been welcomed on board one of Windermere Lake Cruises’ vessels as part of Mitzvah Day - a special Jewish-led community day of social action.The international, interfaith event brings together…
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Time flies for MV Swift
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Media Release 24/11/2021
Windermere’s newest passenger vessel, MV Swift, marked its first year in service on Monday 25th October – and what a year it’s been!The 300-seat high tech boat has been through lockdowns, hosted a double wedding and over 130,000 passenger journeys in her first 12 months.
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Ex-Hire Boats For Sale
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Media Release 29/10/2021
These charming traditional 1950s wooden vessels served as hire boats on Windermere but are now seeking a new life elsewhere. Three boats have motors and have been maintained and operated through summer 2021.Three other similar boats have no engines and have been…
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Walking boots and a boat - the best way to enjoy Windermere’s autumn beauty
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Media Release 13/10/2021
Visitors and Lake District residents are being urged to witness the autumn splendour of Windermere by boarding a cruise vessel and bringing their walking boots along too!One of the best ways to experience the seasonal splendour of England’s longest lake is to use a Walker’s Ticket from…
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All aboard for Lake District lessons - the floating classrooms where learning is fun
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Media Release 07/10/2021
Schools are being encouraged to take classes out on the water as Windermere Lake Cruises gears up for a busy autumn and winter season of educational group trips.The latest class to enjoy learning on England's longest lake was from Ashurst…
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