Rails, Sails and Tails

Bowness Lakeside

Cruise + Group visit to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Group travel on Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Cruise + 2 Attractions

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

Standard Ticket Prices

Adult £25.30

Children £15.30

Prices are return fares

Valid from: Saturday 5th April 2025

Valid until: Friday 27th March 2026

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Bowness Lakeside

Travel by boat from bustling Bowness and the home of World of Beatrix Potter for a nostalgic steam railway at the south of the lake.

This package includes:

A one way ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway
A single lake cruise from Lakeside and Bowness (40 minutes in duration) or vice versa. Return journeys or full lake cruises are also available
A visit to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness

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Standard Ticket Prices

Adult £25.30

Children £15.30

Prices are return fares

Valid from: Saturday 5th April 2025

Valid until: Friday 27th March 2026

Your ticket includes

A trip to The World of Beatrix Potter

Brings to life 23 stories by Beatrix Potter in a detailed recreation of the Lake District countryside
The exhibition includes favourite characters from the classic tales and an award-winning outdoor Peter Rabbit Garden
Features an interactive area and a virtual world for visitors to explore
Children receive a free activity sheet as part of their visit
Group dining options available, including two or three course lunches or afternoon tea, served in a private dining space

Optional extras include:

Meet and greet photo opportunity with Peter Rabbit in costume
Themed talk with an actress portraying Beatrix Potter (subject to availability).
Personalised guided tour of the Peter Rabbit Garden

More information about Beatrix Potter Attraction

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

Start this cruise from any of these locations

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Fascinating attractions your group will love

Enjoy scenery and nostalgia in the Lake District.

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train

Enjoy scenery and nostalgia in the Lake District.

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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
Head up the road to The World of Beatrix Potter
Coach pick-up from Bowness coach park

Click for a detailed itinerary for Rails, sails and tales.

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 click on live chat below.
No obligation or payment required when booking, simply pay on the day you arrive.

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