Summer of Senses: free family fun!

Summer of Senses: Free Family Fun at Windermere Jetty Museum

Venue: Windermere Jetty Museum / Dates: 18 July – 30 August 2026 / Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Pricing: FREE interactive exhibition (Summer of Senses Trail included with museum admission)

This summer, step into a free, fun and immersive sensory experience that the whole family will enjoy at Windermere Jetty Museum. See, hear, touch and smell your way through the Summer of Senses interactive exhibition, packed with hands-on sensory stations and fascinating creatures. Discover how humans and animals use their incredible senses to explore the world and keep an eye out for some unusual critters along the way. The adventure continues with the Summer of Senses Trail, leading families through the museum for even more opportunities to explore, learn and have fun together. With plenty to see, do and discover, this engaging exhibition is a fantastic way to keep curious young minds entertained throughout the summer holidays.

Please note: The interactive exhibition is free to enjoy. The Summer of Senses Trail is included with museum admission.

Travel tip: Make it a stress-free outing by arriving by boat and enjoying the journey as part of the experience. 

⛴️ Getting there: If starting at Ambleside Take the Red Cruise to Bowness