Windermere
Windermere is a town as well as civil parish in the South Lakeland District of Cumbria, England. It has a population of 8,245 boosting to 8,359 at the 2011 Census, and lies concerning half a mile (1 km) eastern of the lake, Windermere. Although the community Windermere does not touch the lake (it took the name of the lake when the train line was constructed in 1847 as well as the station was called "Windermere"), it has actually currently expanded together with the older lakeside community of Bowness-on-Windermere, though the two preserve appreciable community centres. Tourism is popular in the town owing to its closeness to the lake as well as local scenery. Boats from the piers in Bowness cruise around the lake, numerous calling at Ambleside or at Lakeside where there is a restored railway. Windermere Resort opened up at the same time as the train. The civil church has both towns, the town of Troutbeck Bridge to the north as well as several districts, including Storrs to the south and also Heaning to the east. Belle Isle and also part of the lake are likewise within its borders.