Museums of Transport

Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeside

Cruise + Group visit to Windermere Jetty Museum, Group visit to Lakeland Motor Museum

Group cruise + 2 museum visits

4-5 hours
20-50 passengers
All year apart from weekdays in January

Standard Ticket Prices

Adult £30.25

Child £17.45

Prices are return fares

Valid from: Saturday 28th March 2026

Valid until: Sunday 1st November 2026

Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeside

Two great museums connected by a stunning scenic cruise on Windermere.

This group package (20+ passengers) includes:

A visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum
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 £30.25

Child £17.45

Prices are return fares

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 visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum

A fun-filled group visit to the award-winning Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow.
Classic cars, classic bikes, bicycles and automobilia
Complimentary quiz for every child in your group
Special displays about The Isle of Man TT and Campbell Bluebird
Group dining can be arranged in advance with on-site Cafe Ambio
Picnic benches are dotted around in the grounds, perfect for sunny days and picnics
FREE Coach parking on site

The Lakeland Motor Museum

Cruise Map

Departure Points

Start this cruise from any of these locations

Fascinating attractions your group will love

Two award-winning museums offer stunning insights into the heritage of the area.

The museum gift shop The Lakeland Motor Museum The museum is fun for children as well as adults! Our wooden launch on Windermere Jetty Musuem

Two award-winning museums offer stunning insights into the heritage of the area.

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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 Lakeside Motor Museum with free parking
Visit Lakeland Motor Museum
Coach takes the group to Lakeside Pier
Take the boat to Bowness (Yellow Cruise)
Change for boat to Windermere Jetty (Red Cruise) - max wait 15mins
Visit Windermere Jetty Museum
Coach pick-up from outside the museum

See our recommended itinerary.

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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