Freedom of the Lake, Motor Museum & Aquarium
Combine a day's worth of boat travel with a trip to the Lakeland Motor Museum and Lakeside Aquarium.
| COVID19: THIS CRUISE IS CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING To maintain social-distancing and keep everyone on board safe, we've had to change our cruises with: |
⚠ The information below is for reference only. Please keep checking back to find out when we are re-opening fully.
This discounted ticket combines a beautiful half lake cruise on Windermere with a visit to two top attractions just minutes from Lakeside Pier. It's a great day out for the whole family and combines stunning views from the water, and a fascinating insight into the heritage and wildlife of the local area. You should allow yourself at least 5 hours to make the most of this combined ticket. Your ticket includes:
| 💨 Sunday 26th June page last updated Sunday 12.00pm)Windy weather is causing us problems on some of our services:
( keep checking back as this page will be updated throughout the day) |
🔴 RED CRUISE | Bowness → Brockhole → Ambleside Waterhead | ✔️ Services OK |
🟡 YELLOW CRUISE | Bowness ↔ Lakeside | ✔️ Services OK |
🔵 ISLANDS CRUISE | Bowness ↻ | ✔️ Services OK |
🚤 MOTOR BOAT HIRE from Bowness | Bowness Beach / Bowness Dock ↻ | ❌ Wind - no boats |
🚤 MOTOR BOAT HIRE from Waterhead | Waterhead (near Ambleside) ↻ | ❌ Wind - no boats |
🟤 YELLOW CRUISE & STEAM TRAIN | Haverthwaite ↔ Lakeside ↔ Bowness | ✔️ Services OK |
🟢 GREEN CRUISE | Ambleside → Wray Castle → Brockhole → Ambleside | ✔️ Services OK |
🚶 WALKERS TICKET | Bowness → Brockhole → Wray Castle → Walk ↻ | ❌ Wind - Service cancelled |
🚣 ROW BOAT HIRE from Bowness | Bowness Beach / Bowness Dock ↻ | ❌ Wind - no boats |
🚣 ROW BOAT HIRE from Waterhead | Waterhead (near Ambleside) ↻ | ❌ Wind - no boats |
Bowness ↔ Ferry House | ❌ Sorry, not running | |
⚫ FELL FOOT FERRY | Lakeside ↔ Fell Foot | ❌ Sorry, not running |
🕑: We are now running to our Summer timetable
Wheelchair users are strongly advised to call us to confirm which vessel is operating on which service as not all of our vessels are suitable for wheelchair users, particularly in poor weather conditions. On board toilet facilities on all vessels can only be reached by means of the stairs, however there are adapted toilets at Lakeside, Bowness and Ambleside Piers.
Our most wheelchair-friendly vessels are ‘steamers’ (marked in black on the timetable) that can be accessed by a ramp from the pier to the main cabin which is under cover and is on the same level. Our other vessels have limited access for wheelchairs but sometimes can be accommodated on board. Please call us to discuss your access requirements.
If a disabled adult in your group needs a carer, then the carer travels free. For more information about this scheme and to see all the terms and conditions, please read our company policy for disabled passengers.
Toilets are available on all our ‘steamers’ and launches (check for disabled access) but not our traditional launches. Many of our vessels have licensed bars and/or tea bars. So whilst enjoying the marvellous panoramic views, why not treat yourself to a tipple of your choice.
Our services are provided in accordance with our Conditions of Carriage.
For the safety and comfort of all passengers and crew, Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd operates a no smoking policy on-board its vessels, piers and shore premises. This includes electronic cigarettes.
All well behaved dogs are welcome on board and travel for free.
Bikes are welcome on board our larger vessels if space is available. Each bike will cost £1 per journey pier to pier payable on the day of travel.
Did you know that you can make more of your cruise by upgrading it? Why not combine your cruise with a local attraction, or enjoy a full day on Windermere with a Freedom of the Lake ticket, allowing you unlimited travel for 24 hours.