Windermere
Windermere is a town and civil parish in the South Lakeland District of Cumbria, England. It has a population of 8,245 raising to 8,359 at the 2011 Demographics, and also lies regarding half a mile (1 km) east of the lake, Windermere. Although the community Windermere does not touch the lake (it took the name of the lake when the railway line was constructed in 1847 and the station was called "Windermere"), it has actually currently expanded along with the older lakeside community of Bowness-on-Windermere, though the two preserve distinguishable community centres. Tourism is preferred in the community due to its closeness to the lake as well as local views. Boats from the piers in Bowness sail around the lake, many calling at Ambleside or at Lakeside where there is a brought back train. Windermere Hotel opened at the same time as the train. The civil church has both towns, the village of Troutbeck Bridge to the north as well as a number of districts, including Storrs to the south and also Heaning to the eastern. Belle Isle as well as part of the lake are likewise within its boundaries.
