Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere is a Lake District resort situated on the shores of England's largest lake. Visitors can cruise the water from bustling steamer piers, visit the World of Beatrix Potter, or browse quirky local shops. The town also offers relaxing tearooms and easy access to nearby Ambleside, Grasmere and the rolling fells.

Coach tours
2
From
£469
Next departure
22 Mar 2027
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

Escape to Bowness-on-Windermere for a relaxing coach break in the heart of the Lake District. Perched on the shores of England's largest lake, this charming resort is a delightful mix of bustling steamer piers, sweet ice-cream stalls, and quirky local shops, with swans drifting along the promenade and pleasure boats gliding across the water.

Whether you want to cruise the length of Windermere, step into the World of Beatrix Potter, or simply unwind in a cozy tearoom with a view, there is so much to discover. Plus, nearby gems like Ambleside, Grasmere and the rolling fells are all within easy reach. Take a look at our Bowness-on-Windermere coach holidays and leave the driving to us.

2 tours visiting Bowness-on-Windermere

  1. Keswick

    Highlights of the Lake District

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Keswick, Grasmere, Penrith, Kendal, Bowness-on-Windermere +1 more

    • Day 4 · Bowness-on-Windermere Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere Cruise and Ambleside Today we enjoy one of the highlights of our tour: a visit to Lake Windermere! First we will stop at Bowness-on-Windermere, one of the most popular spots on the lake. There will be time to explore the lakefront and…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 22 Mar 2027
    • 29 dates

    from £469

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  2. Blackpool

    Blackpool, Windermere Cruise and Liverpool for Solo Travellers

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Blackpool, Liverpool, Morecambe, Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside

    • Day 4 · Bowness-on-Windermere Bowness-on-Windermere and Lake Windermere Cruise Famous for its lakes, mountains and early 19th-century poets, the Lake District is the most visited National Park in the UK and England’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit beautiful Bowness-on-Windermere, the…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 7 Jun 2027
    • 3 dates

    from £559

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Bowness-on-Windermere, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar 1 tour from £469
  8. Apr 1 tour from £619
  9. May 1 tour from £579
  10. Jun 2 tours from £559
  11. Jul 2 tours from £569
  12. Aug 1 tour from £639

Bowness-on-Windermere coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Bowness-on-Windermere cost?

Coach holidays visiting Bowness-on-Windermere start from £469 per person. That's the lowest price across the 2 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The coach holidays visiting Bowness-on-Windermere last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Bowness-on-Windermere depart?

Upcoming departures run from March 2027 to October 2028.

Which coach holiday companies go to Bowness-on-Windermere?

Tours visiting Bowness-on-Windermere are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

Coach tours nearby

Ambleside

Ambleside

Ambleside is a lively town in the heart of the Lake District at the head of Lake Windermere. A haven for walkers, it features the photographed Bridge House and the Stock Ghyll waterfall. Visitors can cruise the lake, explore surrounding fells and valleys, or use the town as a base to visit nearby Grasmere and Bowness.
Kendal

Kendal

Kendal is a historic market town in Cumbria known as the Gateway to the Lakes. Visitors can explore hidden yards, lively markets, and a ruined castle, or taste the famous Kendal Mint Cake. With its grey-stone buildings and local galleries, the town serves as an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the southern Lake District fells.
Grasmere

Grasmere

Grasmere is an enchanting village nestled beside a tranquil lake and rolling fells in the Lake District. Visitors are drawn to its poetic beauty, the famous secret-recipe gingerbread, and Dove Cottage. The village also offers cozy tearooms, local galleries, and scenic lakeshore strolls.
Keswick

Keswick

Keswick is a market town in the Lake District situated on the shores of Derwentwater. Visitors come to explore the dramatic Borrowdale valley, hike peaks like Cat Bells, or take a launch across the lake. The town also features local outdoor shops and the quirky Pencil Museum.

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