Bowness-on-Windermere
A lively lakeside town with a beautiful waterfront, independent shops and easy access to the waters of Windermere.
About Bowness-on-Windermere
England
Sitting directly on the shores of Lake Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere is one of the Lake District’s busiest and most characterful visitor towns. Its waterfront at Bowness Bay is lined with cafés, restaurants, shops and attractions, while the town provides the main gateway to Windermere’s boat cruises. Visitors can stroll along the promenade, explore the town and historic St Martin’s Church, or simply take in the views across the lake towards the surrounding mountains. Bowness works particularly well as a base for exploring Windermere, with cruises and lake transport making it easy to reach other parts of the area.
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