Lake Windermere is the largest lake in England, 10.5 miles long and 200 ft deep in places.
The lake is classified as a public highway and in centuries past supported commercial traffic associated with slate and copper mining, timber, wool and fishing.
Services operate all year round and visitors can still experience a journey first enjoyed by their ancestors long before the coming of the... More details

Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...