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Close shave for Ian on MV Swift as he raises hundreds for cancer charity

Published: 15th August 2023
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Congratulations colleague Ian in raising £££s for charity

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Ian Guest gets shaved on the deck of MV Swift

Ian braves a Swift shave to raise money for cancer charity

Published: 4th August 2023
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Braving the shave to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Care

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Ian Guest standing in fornt of MV Swift at Bowness Pier

Hill of Oaks Ferry returns for 2023

Published: 2nd August 2023
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Convenient car-free access for Hill of Oaks Lodge & Caravan Park

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A map showing the route of Hill of Oaks and Lakeside Pier

Meet Windermere’s "Boat Doctor"

Published: 8th July 2023
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Long-serving Alex keeps fleet shipshape

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Alex Williamson on board a traditional launch at Bowness Pier

Majestic Swan glides towards her 85th birthday

Published: 10th June 2023
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Happy Birthday MV Swan

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Steamer MV Swan on Lake Windermere with superimposed text sating Happy Birthday

Summer Evening Buffet Cruises - now a month early due to popular demand

Published: 1st June 2023
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Our premier cruise is back - now in June, July and August.

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MV Swan on the Buffet Cruise departing Bowness Pier on a sunny evening

Magnificent six in cruise control!

Published: 19th May 2023
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Meet Windermere’s new Boat Masters

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Six new skippers standing on the top deck of a maodern launch on Windermere

Walk this way - a stunning new path between Lakeside Pier & Newby Bridge

Published: 14th April 2023
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The 1st section of West Windermere Way is now open

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A map of the route between Newby Bridge and Lakeside Pier/Station

Cheers all round as top local beers go on Windermere’s boats!

Published: 13th April 2023
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Enjoy a pint of Swan on MV Swan

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A photo of steamer MV Swan with the superimposed logo of the Bowness Bay Brewing Company

Back by popular demand! Cruise routes sail again after four-year wait

Published: 28th March 2023
Categories: Media Release

We're delighted to be bringing back some favourite routes this summer

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A traditional wooden launch on the bowness to ferry house route