Windermere travel guide
Windermere Tourism | Windermere Guide
You're Going to Love Windermere
With a population of 8.118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windermere to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Windermere
Sports & Fitness
Activities
Where to Eat in Windermere
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant (The Marina) and Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Burlington's (The Beech Hill Hotel Newby Bridge Road) and SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel (Crook Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Windermere.
When to visit Windermere
How to Get to Windermere
Plane
Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Windermere departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to London takes 1h 45m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 10m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 109 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Windermere
Where to stay in Windermere
Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £189 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere
Most booked hotels in Windermere
Hiring a car in Windermere
Hiring a car in Windermere costs £85 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 64% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.