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Bowness-on-Windermere - in the heart of the Lake District.

Bowness, or Bowness-on-Windermere lies just to the south of Windermere itself and borders the lake itself. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and boasts some of the finest shops in the county. The area around Bowness provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Bowness-on-Windermere holiday accommodation listed below.

Bowness tourist information holiday accommodation around Bowness on Windermere, in the Lake District.

Bowness - Points of Interest

Grid Ref: SD 403 969

Map: Explorer maps OL7

Info: Shops, Banks, Pubs, restaurants

Villages: Hawkshead, Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Newby Bridge, Ambleside , Coniston

Fells: The Old Man of Coniston, Dow Crag,

Lakes: Windermere, Coniston, Esthwaite Water

View on Map: Bowness on a map

More info: Bowness Tourist Info

Things to do: Bowness

Nearest Bus Stop: Windermere, Ambleside

Nearest Train: Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere

Things do around Bowness

Attractions in Bowness-on-Windermere:Bowness and Windermere have a great range of things to do. As well as the lake itself, including Cruises on Windermere, Windermere has much to offer visitors, especially with its connections to Beatrix Potter. There are a huge range of activities from cruises on the lake, to childrens adventure playgrounds at the Brockholes Visitor Centre. It is also ideally located for exploring the wider lake district, including the nearby towns and villages of Ambleside, Grasmere and Newby Bridge. In addition it makes the ideal place from which to base yourself for scaling the heights of Helvellyn and Scafell. The Grizedale Forest Park is also to the west of Windermere. Other attractions include Blackwell arts and crafts house,

Recommended Places to eat and drink in Bowness: The Angel Inn

Fells around Bowness: The Old Man of Windermere, Dow Crag.

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Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Bowness, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Windermere, Ambleside, Newby Bridge, Hawkshead, and Coniston.

The Angel Inn, Bowness

The Angel Inn offers city style chic in the heart of the Lake District. This luxury B&B in Bowness offers the perfect place to eat, drink and relax. 14 guest bedrooms, with bed and breakfast and evening meal available. More information on the Angel Inn, Bowness.

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