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Windermere Jetty Museum
About
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
This spectacular museum expands out onto the lake and reflects industry and engineering in one of England’s most famously beautiful locations, the Lake District National Park. It is a working destination, committed to conserving, saving, and sharing its internationally important collection and brings Windermere’s 200-year-old famous boating past to life, through fascinating displays of motorboats, steam launches, speed boats and sailing yachts.
Heritage boat trips
For a unique Lake District experience, take a cruise on a fully restored heritage boat from the museum collection. Climb onboard one of the region’s finest historic vessels, lovingly restored to its former glory by our onsite conservation team.
Escape with the gentle sounds and peaceful calm of the lake, see the rugged contours of nearby fells in new ways and embrace the spirit of adventure. Our knowledgeable Skippers will take you back in time with stories of the fascinating collection and the surrounding landscape that inspired the museum.
Lakeshore café
Windermere Jetty Museum is a real Lakes experience, whatever the weather and with a lakeshore café it’s the perfect place to enjoy Windermere. With impressive views overlooking the lake and distant fells, there’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating so kids can explore.
Enjoy a delicious light lunch, hearty brunch or a freshly prepared cake or tray bake after a visit to the museum or a long day on the fells.
During the peak summer holidays (19 July – 5 September 2025), there is a charge for parking. Lakeland Arts members get 4 hours free parking all year. Check out Windermere Jetty Museum for more information.
Events
To keep up to date with all our events, join our e-newsletter or visit windermerejetty.org to find out what’s on.
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Opening Times
| Season (4 Nov 2025 - 29 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Season (1 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday - 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
The exhibition galleries will be closed Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 January 2026 for collections care (café and shop open as usual)
Please note that the café stops serving main meals at 3pm. Last orders for tea/coffee and tray bakes is 15 minutes before closing.
Guide Prices
Please visit the Windermere Jetty Museum website for pricing details.
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
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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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.
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