2nd April 2025 Days Out and Things To Do

EVERY FRIDAY - explore Windermere by boat for a very special price

Freedom Friday -  Explore Windermere by boat for a very special price


Our best value cruise ticket takes place on our quietest day of the week and offers a great value day out for the whole family.

Cruise for 24 hours on any of our regular cruises from Bowness, Ambleside (Waterhead) and Lakeside. The Freedom Friday ticket can also be used on our smaller sailings from Brockhole, Wray Castle and Fell Foot and also allows you unlimited travel on our popular circular Islands Cruise.

Just look at the savings you can make with a Freedom Friday Ticket. Buy your tickets before 11.30am at any of our piers or on-line (in advance) to get this very special deal.

Normal Freedom of the Lake ticket
(28 March to 1 November 2026)
Freedom Friday Ticket
Adults£35.00£28.00
Child (5-15)£17.50£14.00
Family (2+3)£95.50£76.50

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