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Windermere Jetty Museum

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Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN

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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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* We are open all year around.

Guide Prices

Adults £9. Child (u16) £7
Under 4’s free.
1 Adult family ticket (1 adult up to 3 children) £18
2 Adult Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £27
Entrance to the café and shop is free
Heritage Boat trip £10
Parking charges: Parking is free for Museum and café visitors.

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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
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  • Wedding receptions

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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Windermere Jetty MuseumThe Cafe at Windermere Jetty Museum, WindermereDiscover 200 years of Windermere’s boating history and the stories of the people involved - from wealthy owners to boat builders, inspired writers to ordinary Lakeland folk - at the Lake District’s new all-weather museum.

Windermere Jetty Museum Meetings and EventsWindermere Jetty Museum Meetings and Events, WindermereWhether you are planning a business meeting or regular social event, Windermere Jetty is the perfect venue for every occasion. Ideally situated in a stunning location with spectacular views over Windermere, Claife Heights and the Langdale’s.

Map & Directions

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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.Accessible by Public Transport: Windermere station is 2 miles away.

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