Lakeside Spectacular

Bowness

Lakeside

Cruise + Group visit to Lakes Aquarium, Group travel on Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Group cruise + two attraction visits

3+ hours one way

Group cruise + two attraction visits

3+ hours one way

3 - 4 hours
20 - 50 passengers
Main season only (Easter - end of October)

Bowness

Lakeside

A half lake cruise on Windermere, Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and a visit to the Lakes Aquarium

This package includes:

A single half-lake cruise on Windermere - Yellow Cruise (Bowness to Lakeside or Lakeside to Bowness) 40 minutes in duration. Return journeys or full lake cruises are also available.
A single journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway
A visit to the Lakes Aquarium

Standard Ticket Prices

Prices are return fares

Your ticket includes

A trip to the Lakes Aquarium

Your group will discover the fascinating habitats found in and around Lake Windermere, as well as aquatic environments from across the world
Enjoy up to 10 daily talks, including otter feeding sessions and meet the creatures experiences
Convenient coach drop-off and pick-up point, just one minute’s walk from Lakeside Railway Station and Lakeside Pier
Lakeside is an ideal stop for coach groups, offering options for coffee, breakfast, lunch or snacks while touring the Lake District
The Lake View Café provides panoramic views of Windermere and serves traditional and contemporary dishes, including daily specials, homemade cakes, and freshly brewed coffee
Free coach parking available for all pre-booked group visits

More information about Lakes Aquarium

A trip on Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway

Steam locomotives pull traditional 1950’s carriages through stunning Lakeland scenery
All groups are allocated reserved seats on the train
20 minute single train journey (Lakeside to Haverthwaite or Haverthwaite to Lakeside)
Cafe and toilets at Haverthwaite Station
Explore the engine sheds and woodland trail at Haverthwaite Station
Children's play area
Lakeside Station is a 1 minute walk from Lakeside pier
Trains wait for connecting boats and boats wait for connecting trains
Free coach parking at Haverthwaite

Find out more about Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Cruise Map

Departure Points

Start this cruise from any of these locations

Our Lakeside Spectacular Route explores some beautiful sites

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Lakeside & Haverthwaite station Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train Lakes Aquarium

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Suggested Itinerary

This package for groups can be done in any order, but for ease, we'd recommend:

Coach drop-off at Haverthwaite where there is free parking
Take the train from Haverthwaite to Lakeside
Get on the vessel at Lakeside to Bowness
Coach pick-up from Bowness coach park

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How to book

One call books it all!

Book your group of 20 or more at all three attractions by calling us on 015394 43360 or web-chat with us now.
No obligation or payment required when booking, simply pay on the day you arrive.

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