Each of the Lake District’s two thriving twin towns of Bowness and Windermere has its own unique personality and charm. There are a wide variety of shops and restaurants in both towns, as well as a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter’s ‘Hill Top House’ at Sawrey, which is located in Ambleside. Many enjoyable walks, mountain biking, and an adventure park called “Go Ape” are all available at nearby Grizedale Forest Park in a short drive. National Trust properties and water sports are also available in the area for those who prefer a more action-packed vacation. Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick, and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy driving distance of the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness.
