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 P10,114 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P10,114
P12,137 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (507 reviews)
"Great views"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
4 out of 5
Caton Road, Lancaster, England
The price is P5,401 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,401
P6,481 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent value for money and great facilities. Clean, good sized room and friendly staff - with onsite parking. Location out of town hence average feedback otherwise excellent."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
The Windermere Hotel
The Windermere Hotel
3.5 out of 5
LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK, KENDAL RD,, Windermere, England
The price is P5,069 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P5,069
P6,083 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (664 reviews)
Older style hotel in central location.
"Older style hotel in central location. Friendly helpful staff. Basic but clean room."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

The Windermere Hotel
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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! (1,321 reviews)
"Loved the lodge, watching the water sports, walking round the lake. Very quiet and lovely setting. Would definitely book again."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 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! (228 reviews)
"Really nice stay"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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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