Windermere
Windermere is a town and also civil parish in the South Lakeland District of Cumbria, England. It has a population of 8,245 increasing to 8,359 at the 2011 Census, as well as exists 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 railway line was integrated in 1847 and the station was called "Windermere"), it has now grown along with the older lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, though both preserve distinguishable town centres. Tourism is popular in the community due to its proximity to the lake and local landscapes. Boats from the piers in Bowness sail around the lake, numerous calling at Ambleside or at Lakeside where there is a restored railway. Windermere Hotel opened at the same time as the train. The civil parish includes both communities, the town of Troutbeck Bridge to the north and several communities, consisting of Storrs to the south and also Heaning to the east. Belle Isle and also part of the lake are also within its limits.