Historic churches in Windermere and Bowness

Historic Churches of the Lakes

This collection highlights significant religious sites across the Windermere and Ambleside region, showcasing English ecclesiastical architecture from the 15th to the 19th centuries. It includes George Gilbert Scott's Gothic Revival St Mary's in Ambleside and the historic St Martin's in Bowness, known for its medieval stained glass. The list also features smaller parish churches with deep cultural links, such as St Mary's in Rydal, which was frequented by poet William Wordsworth, and various Grade II listed Victorian structures designed by prominent local architects.