Bownessie

24/08/2024

✨Free amigurumi Bownessie Pattern✨

Have fun with this bite-sized crochet project to make your own adorable Baby Bownessie plushie. 🦕

Swipe through to follow the pattern.

Want to step it up a level? Try out our intermediate amigurumi crochet pattern!
https://bownessiewindermere.com/crochet-toy-pattern

20/08/2024

Calling all Explorers adventuring the Lake District! Keep your cameras ready and your eyes peeled, the mystical Bownessie might just be lurking below the surface of Windermere. 🦕

Let us know if you spot any signs of this legendary lake monster!

12/08/2024

Explore the magical underwater at the Lakes Aquarium, and perhaps even make a whole day of it and arrive by train with combo tickets! 🐟

Don't miss the daily talks and feeds of the otters Sophie and Ollie, and learn all about the other amazing creatures living here.

As an aquatic creature themself, Bownessie often likes to visit their friends in the aquarium...will you spot them swimming around? 🦕

Check out our blog for more fantastic places to visit in the Lake District.
https://bownessiewindermere.com/blog/f/adventurous-family-attractions-in-the-lake-district



Lakes Aquarium

07/08/2024

✨Official Bownessie Stickers now available! ✨

It's official, our Redbubble shop is now open! 🥳

Full with original artwork, whether you're a believer or just fascinated by the legend, take a bit of the Lake District with you wherever you go with our collection of stunning designs! 🦕

Head over to our shop to grab your Bownessie sticker today!
https://www.redbubble.com/people/bownessie-lakes/shop?asc=u

04/08/2024

Looking for some walking games to play when out and about on your next Lake District adventure? We've got you covered!👣

Head over to our blog to read our latest post all about fun activities and games to play when out and about!

https://bownessiewindermere.com/blog/f/5-fun-outdoor-activities-to-play-on-your-lake-district-adventures

02/08/2024

Get stuck in! 🌿

Put on your messy clothes and get stuck in to the wonderful free resource that is mud! Whether it's a patch in your garden, or you've gone for an expedition, using mud as paint is so much fun! 🖌

Explore around and find different textures and colours of mud to experiment in your muddy artwork. Natural paintbrushes like twigs, leaves, or rocks can add that extra flourish - but hands work just as well!🌱

Leave your amazingly muddy artwork for others to discover and amaze at in your own art gallery that is the outside. 🖼

For more activity ideas, check out our website!
https://bownessiewindermere.com/

24/07/2024

💚Eco accommodation💚

When checking out accommodation, investigate their eco initiatives! Don't be afraid to get in touch and ask questions!

18/07/2024

Join Bownessie on the Lake Cruises between Bowness and Ambleside, and learn all about Windermere! 🦕

Head to our website to grab yours today!

https://bownessiewindermere.com/bownessie-on-the-lake

16/07/2024

Nestled at the foot of the fells lies Windermere, full of legend and mystery.

Will you spot the Legendary Bownessie?

08/07/2024

✨Rheged Discovery Centre✨

Make yourself at home in Rheged's flexible eating and play areas, with soft play, workshops, and cinema.

A great day out for the whole family!

For more ideas on family attractions in the Lake District this summer, check out our blog! 🦕

https://bownessiewindermere.com/blog/f/adventurous-family-attractions-in-the-lake-district

Rheged

03/07/2024

Looking swish!
Keep an eye out for Bownessie on the Lake!

03/07/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Gareth Bowness

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans

02/07/2024

🌿Secret Hideaways! 🌿

What better way to play in the woods than by creating your very own secret hiding spot? 🌱

Remember to use branches and sticks lying around on the floor - trees still need the ones still attached! 🌳Lean your sticks up against a nice sturdy tree to create a teepee shape, and weave with smaller sticks to be able to cover it in leaves for some added weather protection!

🦕Bownessie's Safety Tips:
1. If the branch is taller than you, drag it along the ground
2. If the branch is wider than your leg, you'll need two people to carry it
3. If it's taller than you, and wider than your leg, ask an adult!
4. Be careful of wobbly teepee's and falling branches - always do a 'Shake Test' before going inside!

Share your camouflaged constructions with us - who knows, Bownessie might just use your shelter!

For more outdoor activity ideas, head to our website!

https://bownessiewindermere.com/hidden-bowness

28/06/2024

Who's joining the march tomorrow?! 🤗

Bownessie is looking forward to seeing so many people taking a stand to help protect their home, Windermere!

27/06/2024

Bownessie cares so much for Windermere, wanting to keep this amazing habitat clean and healthy, which is why Bownessie is a huge supporter of 💚

Join Bownessie, and many others on June 29th in Windermere to save our lake!

25/06/2024

🌿Explore Hidden Gems🌿

Tourist hotspots are called that for a reason! They get very busy during peak seasons, so do your research and discover some hidden gems. 🌏

Find places that are just as stunning, but much quieter! Not only will you be able to enjoy the environment without the crowds, but you will be supporting small communities as you go. 💚

25/06/2024

Don't forget to keep an eye out for Bownessie on these amazing Cruises! 🦕💚

With news that a third of people will swap their holiday abroad for a staycation this year, Bank of Dave is showing you a UK hotspot!

24/06/2024

With news that a third of people will swap their holiday abroad for a staycation this year, Bank of Dave is showing you a UK hotspot!

23/06/2024

🌿How to be more sustainable as a family with little time or money 🪴

Sustainable lifestyle practises are not only great for the environment, but also for our own well-being. 💚 However, actually incorporating new habits into daily life can seem overwhelming, particularly if you have limited resources, or energetic kids! Luckily, getting started with sustainability doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. In this blog, we will explore some effective, simple, inexpensive methods to start living more sustainably. 🌱

Head to our website to read all about it!
https://bownessiewindermere.com/blog/f/how-to-be-more-sustainable-as-a-family-with-little-time-or-money

21/06/2024

Join Bownessie and on the 29th June as we march to !!

19/06/2024

Explore the secrets of Bowness-on-Windermere with a ✨ Brand New ✨ Town Trail!

Discover this historic town like never before with Bownessie 🦕 as they take you on a circular walking trail around this stunning place 👣

Grab your digital copy here
https://bownessiewindermere.com/hidden-bowness


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17/06/2024

Even on a quiet day, Windermere is a place full of magic and wonder ✨ Who knows what secrets Bownessie might be hiding in the depths? 🔎

11/06/2024

Journey through the Industrial heritage of the Lake District at Threkeld Museum, where history comes to life! 🚂

Having watched the rise and decline of the Lakes' industry, Bownessie likes to revisit old memories. Will you spot them? 🔎

For more Lake District outing ideas, check out our blog.

10/06/2024

Resting at home 🦕😄

03/06/2024

Mud faces! 😁

Who needs to buy art supplies when you have the outdoors? 🖌 Mix up some mud and water for some amazingly squishy material ready for sculpting. Squash onto a surface and turn into a fun face!
Adding leaves or seeds can give texture and colour 🌿 Experiment with the amount of water you use for different ways to shape the mud.

Don't forget to properly wash hands afterwards! 💧

For more activity ideas, check out our website:
https://bownessiewindermere.com/crafts-%26-activities-1

30/05/2024

✨Get Creative!✨

Crochet your very own Bownessie with our brand new crochet pattern! 🦕Made in the amigurumi crochet style, this pattern creates an adorable Bownessie soft toy 💚

Head over to our website to grab your copy of this pattern, and get crafting!

https://bownessiewindermere.com/crochet-toy-pattern?PayerID=JL5PZXBYRZ6Z4&token=6AP72679EJ945134P&useraction=commit&rm=0&flowType=WPS&mfid=1717404360704_f51025850e437&ssrt=1717404361288&rcache=1&cookieBannerVariant=hidden&country.x=GB%2CGB&locale.x=en_GB%2Cen_GB


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28/05/2024

Keep to the path on your travels. 👣

Staying on the pathways while walking around the stunning environment is important for a few reasons. 🌎

Not only will it help you to not get lost in a new place, but it helps to protect the local environment. 🐾 Footpaths help to reduce the amount of plants and wildlife that can get trampled by lots of curious feet who wander off the path. 🌿

Please stay to shown pathways when exploring, and use maps to follow the less-traversed footpaths. 💚

Check out our blog post for ways to enjoy nature responsibly.

https://bownessiewindermere.com/blog/f/celebrating-earth-week-together-as-a-family---bownessie-style


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28/05/2024

With Save Windermere – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

22/05/2024

✨New Blog Post! ✨

The Lake District is a fantastic destination for adventure-loving families looking to explore the natural beauty right here on our doorstep. 🌿

Walked all you can and want a fun place to take the kids to burn off that extra energy? 👣 Or perhaps the weather is just a tad bit wet for outdoors today? ☔️ Check out these fun, adventurous family attractions around the Lakes.

https://bownessiewindermere.com/blog/f/adventurous-family-attractions-in-the-lake-district?blogcategory=Family+and+kids+activities


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20/05/2024

Reports of mysterious movements out in the waters of Windermere? Must be our elusive Bownessie! 🦕 Grab your cameras everyone, will you be able to capture this incredible lake monster? 🔎


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