Lakeside

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Lakeside which includes railway items, a small town or village and heritage architecture
Lakeside featuring heritage architecture
Lakeside
Lakeside showing marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people
Lakeside which includes heritage architecture and railway items

Delve into a subaquatic tunnel in an impressive aquarium. Learn about the history of bobbins in this quirky area along Windermere Lake.

Lakeside is an attractive spot on the shores of England’s largest lake, WindermereOpens in a new window. The tiny hamlet, surrounded by undulating fields and woodland, has a busy pier with lake views. Rent a boat from the dock to cruise around the many islands in the large lake.

Families are drawn to this area by the variety of fascinating tanks and sections of the Lakes Aquarium. See local crayfish, perch and harvest mice in the English Lake District exhibit. Marvel at the exotic creatures in the Tropical Rainforest, including frogs, lizards, snakes and crocodiles. Other aquarium highlights include Asian otters and the tunnel under a recreation of Lake Windermere.

Walk north for 15 minutes to reach the Stott Park Bobbin Mill, which produced millions of wooden bobbins for weaving and spinning. Browse the exhibit telling the story of the mill. Imagine what it was like to work here. Take a guided site tour and purchase your own bobbins from the gift shop.

Stroll along the lively Lakeside Pier and spot boats on the water. Dine at a restaurant on the wharf or nearby in the Windermere area for local specialties, such as Cumberland sausages and Grasmere gingerbread.

Relive the classy voyages of yesteryear with the steam trains of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, which stands beside the pier. It runs southwest for 3 miles (6 kilometers) to Haverthwaite via a scenic route that passes through the hamlet of Newby Bridge.

Find Lakeside on the southwestern end of Windermere’s lake. Bowness-on-WindermereOpens in a new window is 8 miles (13 kilometers) north along the eastern shore of the water. Arrive at Lakeside Pier by boat from AmblesideOpens in a new window or Bowness. Fly to Leeds Bradford Airport in Yorkshire and reach the site by car in 2 hours. LondonOpens in a new window is 280 miles (450 kilometers) southeast.

Expect wet and windy winters with snow flurries. Visit between April and September for drier, warmer weather.

With its busy pier and fascinating aquarium, Lakeside is an ideal family retreat.

Lakeside Hotel & Spa

Lakeside Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Newby Bridge, Lake Windermere, Ulverston, England
The price is P10,045 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P10,045
P12,054 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Beautiful property in the Lake District. Very enjoyable and relaxing stay."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
The Windermere Hotel

The Windermere Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England
The price is P6,030 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P6,030
P7,236 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (688 reviews)
"Excellent hotel .everyone was very efficient"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Windermere Hotel
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England
The price is P11,831 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
P11,831
P14,197 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,103 reviews)
"The staff wer exceptional, the room and jacuzzi wer perfection and breakfast was great too! My only complaint would be there was no smoking allowed on the bar terrace, they had fires in the table and amazing cocktails but not a smoking area, I'd have spent £100s and hours on that terrace but instead ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres, Carnforth, England
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,341 reviews)
"Excellent property and lovely quiet location just what we like. Enough to do and decent eating area. Would highly recommend. Windermere only 40 mins away in the car."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Pine Lake Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
Unreal stay at Kotel Windermere
"Absolutely beautiful room😍So clean and well equipped. Dyson cool fan, GHD straighteners & hairdryer!! Will definitely be booking here again!!"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Kotel Windermere
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

4 out of 5
The Lodge, Kendal Road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a health club. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier are ...
"My family and I had a lovely stay here. We will definitely be back as we enjoyed the location and facilities. Staff was also very helpful"

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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