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Trenchers Bowness
A newly opened restaurant and takeaway beside Bowness Pier, bringing the multi-award-winning Trenchers fish-and-chip brand ...
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The Lake District’s best-known lakeside resort
Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere is a lively lakeside town with cruises, shops, attractions, restaurants and easy access to the islands and shores of England’s largest natural lake.
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Your guide to Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere is a lively lakeside town with cruises, shops, attractions, restaurants and easy access to the islands and shores of England’s largest natural lake.
Bowness developed as a major visitor centre after the railway reached nearby Windermere. Today its busy streets descend towards piers where boats cross the lake, linking attractions, walking routes and quieter western-shore landscapes.
The town offers plenty for a full day, from lake cruises and family attractions to cafés, shopping and short walks. It also works as a transport hub for exploring Ambleside, Lakeside, Near Sawrey and the wider south Lakes without driving every journey.
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BAHA (Bowness)
BAHA (Bowness) is a restaurant in Bowness-on-Windermere, serving Asian fusion for casual meals, special occasions or a conv...
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Lake View Garden Bar
Lake View Garden Bar is a bar in Bowness-on-Windermere, offering drinks and social occasions in a relaxed or lively setting...
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Aphrodites Boutique Suites
Aphrodites Boutique Suites is a hotel and accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere, offering guest accommodation and a practi...
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Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts house
A Grade I listed Arts and Crafts house above Windermere, designed by M H Baillie Scott and presented with original interior...
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Boardwalk Bar & Grill
A lakeside restaurant and bar at Gilly’s Landing, serving grills, seafood, sharing dishes, cocktails and drinks with views ...
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Live Music
The Victoria Wood TheatreMon 21 Sep
Elio Pace Live
Singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace brings his band and new original songs to Bowness.
Tickets £30
Comedy / Music
The Victoria Wood TheatreTue 22 Sep
Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman
Mark Radcliffe and guitarist David Boardman bring songs, stories and dry humour to Bowness.
Adult £17.50; Friend £16.50
Comedy / Music / Theatre
The Victoria Wood TheatreFri 25 Sep
What Wood Victoria Do?
A world-premiere celebration of Victoria Wood's songs, wit and observations, led by Paulus the Cabaret Geek.
Adult £20; Friend £18
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Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit 2026: Bowness Show, Tickets and Times
Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit runs in Bowness-on-Windermere until 30 August 2026. Plan your visit with show times, ticket prices, parking, access and attraction packages.