Lakeland Arts
Enjoy a fascinating day out in the Lake District with Lakeland Arts.
Book your tickets today and enjoy one of three Lakeland Arts museums on your day out in the Lake District!
Book your tickets today for a memorable day out in the Lake District.
Lakeland Arts runs three art and heritage museums in the South Lakes, each offering a culturally rich, fun and educational day out in Cumbria. Experience stories of the people, boats and history of England’s longest lake at Windermere Jetty Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Discover Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, a remarkable architectural gem and historic house. Be inspired by one of the UKs finest art galleries at Abbot Hall on the banks of the River Kent.
Looking for things to do in Windermere?
At Windermere Jetty Museum you can explore over 200 years of Windermere’s maritime history through interactive displays, oral histories and a fascinating collection of boats, gadgets and curiosities. Discover stories behind the collection and region on an exclusive heritage boat trip. The museum hosts family-friendly festivals and events throughout the year, including creative activities during school holidays.
Tickets
Heritage Boat Trips
Get your tickets here for an amazing day out on the beautiful Lake Windermere waters, learn about culture and heritage in the Lake District!
Windermere Jetty Museum
Book now for a fascinating day in the Lake District at the Windermere Jetty Museum. Learn about the conservation and history of these beautiful boats!
Rayrigg Rd,
Bowness-on-Windermere,
Windermere LA23 1BN
How To Find Us
The Windermere Jetty Museum:
By car:
From the south
Exit the M6 at junction 36, taking the first exit on the slip road roundabout. Follow signs for the South Lakes and Windermere and continue onto the A591. When you reach a small roundabout, take the first exit onto Rayrigg Road / A592, following signs for Bowness Bay and The Lake. Continue for 1 mile and Windermere Jetty Museum will be on the right.
From the north
Exit the M6 at junction 39 for A6 / Shap / Kendal. When you reach a T-Junction, turn left onto the A6 and continue along the A6 for 12 miles. Follow signs for Windermere, Bowness and the A591. Once on the A591, take the first exit at a small roundabout onto Rayrigg Road / A592, following signs for Bowness Bay and The Lake. Continue for 1 mile and Windermere Jetty Museum will be on the right.
Sat Nav Information
Our address is Windermere Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN.
By train:
The nearest mainline railway station is Oxenholme. A connecting train will bring you to Windermere Railway Station. From here, catch a taxi or a local bus to Bowness Pier. Windemere Jetty Museum is 2 miles from the station.
By bus:
The 508 bus runs from Bowness to Penrith stopping outside Windermere Jetty Museum. There are other local bus services that run throughout the lakes to Bowness Pier. Windermere Jetty Museum is a 12-minute walk from Bowness Pier.
- Toilets
- Café
- Gift Shop
- Disabled Access
- Free parking for all museum and café visitors
- Bike racks
Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds and café. Assistance dogs only in the exhibition galleries.
People from all over the world visit the Lake District National Park for its spectacular scenery, wildlife, history and culture. Each of the thirteen valleys of the Lake District has an individual distinctiveness based on landform, biodiversity and cultural heritage, so check it out with Lakeland Arts today!
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