Lakes Showering premium frameless shower enclosures displayed at Bowman Bathrooms Essex showroom

Lakes Showering at Bowman Bathrooms

British Precision Engineering • Frameless Design • Contemporary Styling

Lakes Showering British Shower Enclosures in Essex

Founded in 1986, Lakes Showering is a British shower enclosure brand with headquarters in Tewkesbury and its own manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China. Lakes produces shower enclosures, walk-in shower panels, and complete showering solutions that combine precision engineering with contemporary styling.

At Bowman Bathrooms, we showcase Lakes collections including the Classic range, Italia designer series, Cannes walk-in showers, and Coastline enclosures. Glass thickness and finishes vary by model, with 6mm glass in the Wave bi-fold door and 8mm glass in the Coastline Bergen enclosure. We'll confirm the specification for the model you choose.

Visit our Braintree or Leigh-on-Sea showroom to see working displays of Lakes shower enclosures and discuss your bathroom project with our design team. We design and supply throughout Essex, giving your fitter everything needed to install your Lakes enclosure exactly as specified.

"We choose Lakes Showering for their commitment to product quality and precision engineering. Their enclosures combine toughened safety glass with innovative sealing technology and contemporary design, with the glass thickness specified for each model."

- Bowman Bathrooms Design Team

Lakes Showering manufacturing facility producing shower enclosures

Shower Enclosure Design Since 1986

Lakes Showering brings together its UK team in Tewkesbury and its own manufacturing team in Ningbo, China. The teams work together on product design, manufacturing and quality control.

Lakes' design philosophy centres on precision engineering and contemporary aesthetics. Their frameless enclosures feature minimal metalwork to showcase expansive glass panels, while semi-framed ranges offer structured elegance. AllClear glass protection helps reduce the build-up of water stains, grime and limescale, making routine cleaning easier.

Key Features

  • Toughened Safety Glass: Thickness varies by model, including the 6mm Wave bi-fold door and 8mm Coastline Bergen enclosure
  • AllClear Glass Protection: Protective coating that helps reduce grime and limescale build-up and makes cleaning easier
  • Own Manufacturing Facility: Lakes' Ningbo manufacturing team works with its UK headquarters in Tewkesbury
  • Flexible Sizing: Comprehensive size ranges with bespoke options for non-standard bathroom dimensions
  • Multiple Finish Options: Chrome, matt black, brushed brass, and gold finishes to coordinate with bathroom brassware
  • Long Guarantees: Extended manufacturer warranty reflecting confidence in product quality and longevity

Download the Lakes Summer Collection 2025

Explore Lakes' comprehensive shower enclosure collection in this detailed design brochure. Discover shower enclosures that combine precision engineering with contemporary styling and quality glass technology.

Inside you'll find specifications for Lakes shower enclosures and walk-in panels, sizing options, finishes, coordinated shower tray solutions, and detailed technical drawings.

  • Classic framed and semi-framed shower enclosures
  • Italia designer series with architectural styling
  • Cannes walk-in showers for contemporary wet rooms
  • Coastline value range with British quality
  • Model-specific glass thicknesses and AllClear coating
  • Technical specifications and installation dimensions

Available for immediate download

Lakes Shower Enclosure Collections

From framed enclosures to walk-in panels, explore Lakes showering designs and choose the opening style, glass specification and finish that suit your room.

Lakes shower enclosure with clear glass panels in a contemporary bathroom

Classic Shower Enclosures

The Classic range includes framed and semi-framed shower enclosures, with pivot, sliding and bi-fold doors for different room layouts. Check the glass thickness, adjustment range and opening clearance for the specific model before ordering.

  • Framed and semi-framed designs for different room layouts
  • Toughened safety glass with AllClear protection; thickness varies by model
  • Flexible sizing from 700mm to 1500mm widths
  • Multiple finish options including chrome and matt black

Italia Designer Collection

The Italia series elevates shower enclosure design with architectural styling and luxury finishes. Featuring distinctive profiles, designer handles, and premium metalwork options, Italia enclosures make a statement. Available in brushed brass, polished gold, and contemporary matt black finishes.

  • Distinctive architectural profiles with designer handles
  • Premium finish options: brushed brass, gold, matt black
  • Enhanced sealing technology for ultimate water containment
  • Perfect for luxury bathroom installations demanding exceptional aesthetics
Lakes Italia designer shower enclosure featuring architectural styling and luxury brushed brass finishes
Lakes Cannes walk-in shower panel creating an open contemporary wet room space

Cannes Walk-In Showers

The Cannes range defines contemporary wet room design with fixed glass panels creating open, airy shower spaces. Available as single panels or with return panels for corner installations, Cannes provides flexible solutions for wet rooms and accessible bathing. Optional shower trays or fully tanked floors.

  • Fixed glass panels creating spacious open shower areas
  • Ideal for wet room conversions and accessible bathing
  • Available with or without return panels for corner installations
  • Compatible with low-profile trays or fully tanked wet room floors

Coastline Value Collection

The Coastline range includes semi-framed shower enclosures with 8mm toughened glass and AllClear protection. Models such as the Bergen bi-fold and Malmo corner-entry enclosure offer different opening arrangements to suit the space available.

  • AllClear glass protection for easier cleaning
  • Semi-framed construction with 8mm toughened safety glass
  • Comprehensive range including quadrants, sliding doors, and hinged doors
  • Ideal for family bathrooms, guest suites, and rental properties
Lakes Coastline value shower enclosure offering British quality at accessible price points
Lakes low-profile shower trays in stone resin with precision-engineered waste systems

Lakes Shower Trays & Accessories

Lakes shower trays complement every enclosure range with precision-engineered designs in stone resin and acrylic. Ultra-low profile trays create seamless wet room aesthetics, while standard heights suit retrofit installations. All trays feature anti-slip surfaces and coordinating waste systems.

  • Stone resin and acrylic trays in comprehensive size range
  • Ultra-low profile options (25mm) for contemporary wet room aesthetics
  • Anti-slip surfaces and coordinating chrome or matt black wastes
  • Fast-flow waste options for powerful shower systems

Why Choose Bowmans for Lakes Showering

We're Essex's leading Lakes Showering specialist, combining product expertise with professional installation across Chelmsford, Braintree, Colchester, and surrounding areas.

Lakes Showering Stockist

We supply Lakes Showering with direct trade-account access — genuine products, full manufacturer warranties and the complete collection including special-order items and bespoke sizing options.

Essex Showroom Displays

Visit our Braintree or Leigh-on-Sea showroom to see working displays of Lakes enclosures including frameless, walk-in, and designer ranges. Experience the glass quality, operation, and finishes first-hand before making your decision.

Installation Support

Our approved installer network handles complete bathroom installations — wet-room tanking, tray fitting, tiling, and precise enclosure assembly. Workmanship warranty applies to installations completed by our network.

End-to-End Coordination

From your first showroom visit to final handover, we coordinate every detail. We work with your trades (or our approved network), handle technical challenges, and make sure your Lakes enclosure integrates correctly with tiling, lighting, and ventilation.

Lakes Showering Questions

Founded in 1986, Lakes is a British shower enclosure brand with headquarters in Tewkesbury and its own manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China. Its collections offer different door styles, sizes and finishes, with AllClear glass protection to help make cleaning easier. Glass thickness depends on the model.

We can help you explore Lakes collections including Classic shower enclosures, Coastline designs and walk-in shower panels. Contact our Braintree showroom before visiting to confirm which models and finishes are currently on display.

Yes, Lakes' walk-in shower panels can be used in wet room installations. Panel sizes, glass thickness and return-panel options depend on the model. We'll check the chosen panel's installation requirements for your shower tray or fully tanked wet room floor.

Glass thickness varies by collection and model. For example, the Wave bi-fold door uses 6mm toughened glass, while the Coastline Bergen enclosure uses 8mm glass. Check the technical sheet for your chosen model. AllClear coating helps reduce water stains, grime and limescale build-up, making routine cleaning easier.

Yes, Lakes offers exceptional flexibility for challenging bathroom layouts. Most ranges are available in incremental sizes, with bespoke options for non-standard dimensions. We can specify offset quadrants for corner installations, walk-in panels for awkward alcoves, and hinged doors that open inward or outward to suit your space constraints.

Yes, we design and supply Lakes shower enclosures across Essex including Chelmsford, Braintree, Colchester and Brentwood. Your own fitter, or one from our Approved Fitter Network, receives full installation drawings, product data and clearances so the enclosure is fitted exactly as specified.

Lakes offers polished chrome, brushed chrome, matt black, brushed brass, and polished gold finishes across most ranges. Frameless enclosures feature minimal metalwork to showcase the glass, while semi-framed options provide more finish visibility. We recommend matching your enclosure finish to your bathroom brassware for a coordinated look.

Lakes enclosures range from approximately £800 for entry-level Coastline quadrants to £3,000+ for premium Italia frameless walk-in configurations with designer finishes. Pricing depends on size, style, glass treatment, and finish. Our typical bathroom projects featuring Lakes enclosures range from £16,000-£50,000 including full installation, tanking, tiling, and all fixtures.

Lakes Shower Enclosures Available Across Essex

Bowman Bathrooms supplies Lakes shower enclosures throughout our service areas, installed by your fitter or one of our approved network fitters. Visit our showrooms or book a showroom visit.

Professional Lakes installation with 3-Year Workmanship Warranty • Expert design help included

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