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The Cafe at Windermere Jetty Museum
About
Savour a delicious menu inspired by the collection and natural landscape in the family-friendly café with incredible views over the lake. With incredible views stretching out over Windermere, our Lakeshore café serves the best local produce, made in Cumbria, inspired by the Lake District.
More about Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam & Stories
Windermere Jetty is a spectacular new museum on the shores of Windermere that showcases the sights, smells and sounds of life on the lake. Steam launches, sailing yachts, motor boats and record-breaking speed boats are exhibited in the boathouse, on the water, and in our exhibition galleries, while our live conservation workshop will be open every day – where you can see our collection of historic boats as they are painstakingly restored.
Hear tales of workers and boat owners, their lives and adventures, and discover the fascinating developments in design and technology that drove boat-building in the Lake District.
Heritage Boat Trips
Make your visit to Windermere Jetty unforgettable by booking a Heritage Boat Trip out on the lake on board Osprey, one of our fully-restored Edwardian steam launches. Please note, trips are only available with museum entry. Places are limited and pre-booking is strongly advised.
If you are a Member of Lakeland Arts you get free entry to Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry and Blackwell The Arts & Crafts House for 12 months.
There will be regular events and activities throughout the year for adults and families – see the website for details.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Season (4 Nov 2025 - 29 Mar 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Season (30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sept 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Museum and Cafe
1 October – 31 October: Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 5pm
4 November 2025 – 29 March 2026: Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm
30 March – 30 September 2026: Open daily 10am – 5pm
Windermere Jetty Museum will be closed on
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Please note that the café stops serving food from the kitchen at 3pm. Last orders for tea/coffee and tray bakes is 15 minutes before closing.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Wedding receptions
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
To arrive by car from the south: exit the M6 at junction 36, taking the first exit on the slip road roundabout. Follow signs for the South Lakes and Windermere and continue onto the A591. When you reach a small roundabout, take the first exit onto Rayrigg Road/A592, following signs for Bowness Bay and The Lake. Continue for 1 mile and Windermere Jetty will be on the right. To arrive by car from the north: exit the M6 at junction 39 for A6/Shap/Kendal. When you reach a T-junction, turn left onto the A6 and continue along the A6 for 12 miles. Follow signs for Windermere, Bowness and A591. Once on the A591, take the first exit at a small roundabout onto Rayrigg road/A592, following signs for Bowness Bay and The Lake. Continue for 1 mile and Windermere Jetty will be on the right.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Windermere station is 2 miles away.
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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