What is the importance of Lake Windermere in England?

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   Lake Windermere is the biggest lake in England. The village of Windermere is located on the east side of the lake, and the larger town of Invermere is located on the lake's northwestern corner. The average depth of the lake is only 15 feet (4.5 meters). Lake Windermere is a very popular vacationing spot, especially for residents of Calgary, which is a 3-hour car drive to the east. The Romans built their fort of GALAVA at Lake Windermere northern end (Waterhead), and it has always been an important waterway for movement of heavy materials. Bowness on Windermere lake land's most popular holiday resort - is an excellent centre for boating activities, with over 10,000 boats registered. At the southern end are Lakeside Pier, and Lakeside Station of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, and also the Aquarium of the Lakes. In the late 19th century, wealthy businessmen from Lancashire built grand mansions overlooking the lake, and many of these have now been converted to hotels, such as the Langdale Chase Hotel, and the Belsfield Hotel. Others houses include The National Park Visitor Centre at Brockhole, between Ambleside and Bowness, and Wray Castle almost opposite Brockhole, and the first Lake District holiday home of Beatrix Potter.

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