Windermere Winter Lights
 

Santa Cruise and Masked Parade

Santa Sparkles in Windermere!

The residents in Windermere and Bowness celebrated the start of the festive season on 26th November 2011.

After waking to dry, blustery weather conditions the day started with the sold out Seeking Santa Cruise, aboard a Windermere Lake Cruises Steamer, which saw children entertained by Peter Rabbit and ‘Beatrix Potter’ reading ‘A Winters Tale’ while sailing the lake seeking Santa! Once found he boarded the steamer to receive the children’s requests for gifts.

On their return to Bowness Santa and Beatrix Potter rode off in style round Bowness and Windermere courtesy of the stunning Booths horse and carriage.

The Windermere Masked Parade was the biggest attraction of the day, drawing over 1,500 people who turned out following the earlier heavy rain to see the town light up as the lights were switched on. The Kookaburra All Stars and Lakeland Radio kept the parade moving to a rhythmic beat while Santa, lead by his Reindeer, sprinkled his magic dust to turn on the lights along the way.

As the crowds arrived at Windermere Recreation Ground, they were greeted by the carnival sound of Milnthorpe Steel Band, accompanied by the traditional mulled wine and mince pies, were a warming prelude to the dramatic fireworks finale.

 
Please note – some events / timings may be subject to change as they are weather dependant.
 
Media attend our events – so if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, try and stay away from the cameras!
 
 
 
Schedule of Events
10am
Boarding of Seeking Santa Cruise at Bowness Piers.               
Departing 10.30am prompt, returning approx 12 noon
 
4.20pm
The Parade (which is free) gathers at Windermere Railway Station.                                                      
At 4.30pm the parade leaves the Station and heads down Victoria Street, Crescent Road onto Broad Street to Queen’s Park Recreation Ground
Followed by 
Fireworks display, Queen’s Park Recreation Ground. The Firework Display is free, however, donations are welcome via Marshals with collecting buckets to help make this event happen. Thank you.