Rail

Windermere station is most conveniently located for the Southern Lakes. The train from here travels to Oxenholme station on the main West Coast line. The Leeds-Settle-Carlisle line also links the lakes to Yorkshire. For the northern lakes, it is best to travel to Penrith, from where it is possible to catch a bus to Keswick.

Road

You can reach the Lake District from London in about five hours by road. It takes about one and half hours from Manchester and two hours from York.

Lake District National Park

The Lake District National Park is one of the most beautiful places in England and a ‘must see’ destination. It is famous for its lakes, forests and mountains and its associations with the early 19th-century writings of William Wordsworth and the other Lake Poets. It is the largest National Park in the country and is considered one of its most scenic regions and England's premier destination for hiking and climbing.

Holehird Gardens

The Lakeland Horticultural Society exists to promote the art, science and practice of horticulture, with particular reference to conditions in the Lake District. It is within the grounds of the Holehird Estate, administered by Cumbria County Council. The house is leased as a nursing home. The gardens are open to the public at all times of the year and welcome an increasing number of visitors each year.

Overview

Although, Windermere is not a great place for shopping, visitors to the Lake District can check out the local markets. Most of the larger towns have daily indoor markets, some have regular weekly outdoor markets. The colourful bustling stalls are always a great attraction and offer some of the best in local shopping.

Indian ocean Windermere

39 Crescent Road, Windermere, England
Cuisines: Indian Seafood

Prince of India

27a crescent road, Windermere, England
Cuisines: Indian

The Empire of India

Windermere, England
Cuisines: Indian