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Lakeside Spectacular

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

Group cruise + two attraction visits

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

Standard Ticket Prices

Adult £24.60
Child £16.35

Prices are return fares

Valid from: Friday 28th March 2025

Valid until: Sunday 1st November 2026

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

This package includes:


Your ticket includes

Children enjoying the Lakes Aquarium

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
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

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

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Departure Points

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Suggested Itinerary

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

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

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How to book

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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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Current Timetable

Peak Season Timetable (1 August to 31 August 2026)

All Timetables

Peak Season Timetable (1 September to 25 September 2026)

Peak Season Timetable (26 September to 4 October 2026)

Peak Season Timetable (5 October to 24 October 2026)

Peak Season Timetable (25 October to 1 November 2026)

Helpful Guides

Lakes Spotter Guide

Kids Activity Sheet (Download, Print and Colour in)

Network Map and public transport links

Public Transport Network Map

Bus routes to our piers