Full Steam Ahead

Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeside

Cruise + Group visit to Windermere Jetty Museum, Group travel on Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Group cruise + local heritage

3-4 hours
20-50 passengers
Peak season only (April to October)

Standard Ticket Prices

Adult £26.95

Child £16.20

Valid from: Saturday 28th March 2026

Valid until: Sunday 1st November 2026

Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeside

Travel by boat & steam train to this stunning museum on the shores of Lake Windermere.

This package includes:

One way journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway
One way half-lake cruise on Windermere - Yellow Cruise
(Lakeside to Bowness or Bowness to Lakeside) 40 minutes in duration.
Return journeys or full lake cruises are also available.
One way cruise from Bowness to Windermere Jetty - Red Cruise
A visit to Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories

Standard Ticket Prices

Adult £26.95

Child £16.20

Valid from: Saturday 28th March 2026

Valid until: Sunday 1st November 2026

Your ticket includes

A visit to Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam.

A spectacular lakeside museum celebrating the heritage of life on Windermere
See a collection of steam launches, sailing yachts, motorboats and record-breaking speedboats displayed both on the water and in the galleries
Watch skilled craftsmen at work in the live conservation workshop, where historic boats are restored daily
Enjoy the Lakeside Café, offering stunning views of Windermere and freshly made food and drinks
Groups are welcomed by a member of staff, with pre-booked catering options and a free daily boat conservation talk at 11.30am

Find out more about Windermere Jetty Museum

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 Full Steam Ahead Route explores some beautiful sites

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Windermere Jetty Museum from on the water Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train Our modern launch at Windermere Jetty Lakeside pier

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Suggested Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

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

Coach drop-off at Haverthwaite Station
Take the steam train to Lakeside
Take the boat to Bowness (yellow cruise)
Take the boat to Windermere Jetty Museum (red cruise)
Visit museum
Coach pick-up from outside the museum

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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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