Things to do in Windermere, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Windermere, Cumbria.
The Arts in Windermere
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Windermere.
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Windermere Jetty
Plan the perfect Lake District day out. Be inspired by the lake and dip into the stories of the boats, people and history of Windermere.
Lakes Art Gallery
Original paintings and limited edition prints by over 30 artists.
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Abbot Hall is an art gallery located in a Grade I listed Georgian building in Kendal, Cumbria with an outstanding collection and exhibitions.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum has a unique collection of 30,000 exhibits including classic cars, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. Open all year.
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History and Heritage in Windermere
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Windermere.
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Ambleside Roman Fort | English Heritage
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
Stott Park Bobbin Mill | English Heritage
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
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The Great Outdoors in Windermere
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Windermere.
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Dorothy Farrer's Spring Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
This upland oak woodland is rich in mosses, ferns and liverworts. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the wood in the spring and both pied and spotted flycatchers and redstarts are seen.
Barkbooth Lot | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Rough fell, grassland, wetland and wooded areas provide a diverse habitat where dragonflies, damselflies and the rare high brown fritillary butterfly abound.
Howe Ridding Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Ancient woodland with exceptionally rich and interesting range of flowering plants. Coppice management benefits several species of butterfly and part of the nature reserve is a traditional orchard with Westmorland damson and apple trees.
Whitbarrow - Hervey Memorial Reserve | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
With stunning views of the Cumbrian fells and Morecambe Bay, this is a great place to walk and explore. Rich in wildflowers and butterflies.
Nichols Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Colourful sphagnum moss, sundew and other plants create a carpet on the surface of this raised mire. Large heath butterflies, dragonflies and bog bush-cricket can be found.
Foulshaw Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Ospreys use Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve as a nesting site. To visit, for free, see the directions below.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Windermere
Woodland
Troutbeck Bridge
Trout Beck
Heathwaite
Heaning
Belle Isle
Grassgarth
Ings
Town Head
High Green
Troutbeck
Bowness-On-Windermere
Ferney Green
High Wray
Reston
Gillbank
Staveley
Waterhead
Winster
Clappersgate
Storrs
Ambleside
Outgate
Far Sawrey
Near Sawrey
Kentmere
Colthouse
Town End
Hawkshead
High Cunsey
Roger Ground
Green Quarter
Knipe Fold
Crook
Brathay
Skelwith Bridge
Plantation Bridge
Ludderburn
Hubbersty Head
Hawkshead Hill
Rydal
Bonning Gate
Underbarrow
Crosthwaite
Cowen Head
Sadgill
Bowston
Hartbarrow
Grizdale Beck
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