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.
Yellow Cruise, Motor Museum & Aquarium
A great day out for the whole family at the southern tip of Windermere
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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:
- A return Yellow Cruise from Bowness to Lakeside along the southern half of England's largest lake offering stunning views of woodlands, historic houses and beautiful gardens. A commentary is provided in either direction and the journey can be broken with a visit to Bowness village - home of numerous shops, pubs and restaurants. (Cruise takes 40 minutes one-way, a circular non-stop takes 90 minutes)
- A visit to the fascinating Lakes Aquarium to discover incredible creatures from otters and diving ducks to pirahna and pike. There's events on every day including 'meet the creature' sessions. Find out more on their website.
- Free shuttle bus linking the Lakeland Motor Museum with Lakeside Pier (10 minute journey)
- A visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum - home to a collection of over 30,000 cars, motorcycles, scooters, cycles and auto memorabilia. Highlights include a Campbell Bluebird exhibition, Vincent motorcycle display and an Isle of Man TT display. There's something for the whole family with a riverside cafe, local heritage and period shopping displays. Find out more on their website.
Museum shuttle bus - plan your trip
- During the summer (4 April - 1 November 2020) a shuttle bus links up with every 'steamer' departure / arrival from Lakeside Pier (marked in black on the timetable). Download a handy timetable shuttle bus timetable here.
Additional Information
- Price includes shuttle bus journey.
- The Lakes Aquarium is a 2 minute walk from Lakeside Pier.
- The Lakes Aquarium charges entry for 3 and 4 year olds.
- Yellow cruise does not operate Monday to Friday in January, service only runs at weekends.