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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

Explore Beatrix Potter country car free with newly extended ‘Cross Lakes Experience’

Published: 28th May 2015
Categories: Media Release

Explore Beatrix Potter country car free with the Cross Lakes Experience.

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Explore Beatrix Potter country car free  with newly extended ‘Cross Lakes Experience’

Cumbrian attraction sails away with national tourism award

Published: 24th May 2015

Success at National Coach Awards

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Cumbrian attraction sails away  with national tourism award

Windermere stalwart steps down after 71 years

Published: 22nd May 2015

After 71 years, Allan Brockbank is stepping down from his day-to-day involvement with Windermere Lake Cruises.

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Windermere stalwart steps down after 71 years

Lake District’s only dedicated ‘Bike Boat’ to sail on Windermere

Published: 13th April 2015
Categories: Cycling Media Release

Bike Boat returns for the 2015 Summer Season

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Lake District’s only dedicated ‘Bike Boat’ to sail on Windermere

Carlisle mum wins competition to have name immortalised on Windermere vessel

Published: 10th March 2015
Categories: Media Release

Local mum wins our Mum's the Word Competition.

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Carlisle mum wins competition to have name immortalised on Windermere vessel