Enjoying The National Park

Bowness Bay

Canoeing in the Lake District National Park

Wondering about Windermere?

To make the most of your visit to the Lake District National Park, pop into our information centres for leaflets, guides and advice from our friendly advisers.

Glebe Road
Bowness on Windermere
LA23 3HJ

Map including local amenities (opens Document Library)

Opening times

Until 31 December: 10am - 4.30pm. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

2 January - 13 February 2009 open 10am - 4pm

14 February - 28 March open 10am - 4.30pm

What's on offer

  • Accommodation booking service
  • Information on national and local attractions
  • Route finding advice for road, rail or bus
  • Advice on walking and cycling
  • Maps, books, touring and walking guides for sale
  • A range of gifts and souvenirs

  • Interactive information about the National Park
  • Full programme of events
  • Environment Agency fishing licences and local permits
  • Coach and mini bus tour booking
  • Agent for Old Laundry Theatre and Theatre by the Lake in Keswick
  • Small theatre available to hire for training or talks
  • Wheelchair and Shopmobility scooter available to hire

More info

Read more about things to do and places to go in our Windermere section.

Tel 015394 42895
Fax 015394 88005
Email BownessTIC@lake-district.gov.uk

Want even more visitor information?

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Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.