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Windermere Boatmaster nominated for VisitEngland’s ‘Tourism Superstar’

Published: 5th January 2016

Rob Beale from Windermere Lake Cruises makes the shortlist of this prestigious national award.

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Windermere Boatmaster nominated  for VisitEngland’s ‘Tourism Superstar’

Around the World with Windermere Lake Cruises

Published: 29th December 2015

From New York to Beijing, Paris to Moscow, visitors from across the globe have been booking tickets online with Windermere Lake Cruises over the past 12 months.

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Around the World with Windermere Lake Cruises

Learning how to give a warm Chinese welcome

Published: 2nd December 2015

China Welcome Training comes to Windermere Lake Cruises

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Learning how to give a warm Chinese welcome

New daily sailings introduced, thanks to upturn in winter visitors

Published: 26th November 2015

More winter sailings than ever in our autumn, winter and spring 2016 timetable.

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New daily sailings introduced, thanks to upturn in winter visitors

Claife Viewing Station now officially open

Published: 15th October 2015

Claife Viewing Station now re-opened to the public

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Claife Viewing Station now officially open

25,000 students could benefit from free Residents’ Passes

Published: 7th October 2015

Thousands of students in the local area can now qualify for discounts on Windermere Lake Cruises.

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25,000 students could benefit  from free Residents’ Passes

New book unveils history of four iconic lakes

Published: 1st September 2015

The heritage of England’s most iconic lakes features in a new book co-written by one of the youngest ever skippers of a Windermere ‘steamer’.

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New book unveils history of four iconic lakes

Lake District makes its mark in VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey

Published: 6th August 2015

New visitor figures released from Visit England show good things for Cumbria attractions.

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Lake District makes its mark in VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey

International film crews descend on Windermere

Published: 5th August 2015

Find out how Windermere is becoming a top attraction for international TV and film crews

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International film crews descend on Windermere

New ferry service from Hill of Oaks to Lakeside

Published: 15th July 2015

A new service for summer 2015 connects this busy lodge and caravan site to Lakeside Pier,

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New ferry service from Hill of Oaks to Lakeside