# Windermere Jetty Museum, Bowness-on-Windermere — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore Lake District boating heritage with historic vessels and interactive displays at this accessible waterside museum, complete with family facilities, parking, and an onsite restaurant. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/attractions/windermere-jetty-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Windermere Jetty Museum Rayrigg Rd, Windermere LA23 1BN, UK [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17666353811319279109&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110105979369010707120) **In short:** Windermere Jetty Museum is a museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,734 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Windermere Jetty Museum Explore Lake District boating heritage with historic vessels and interactive displays at this accessible waterside museum, complete with family facilities, parking, and an onsite restaurant. ## What's nearby - Stockghyll Cottage next door - Windermere Rugby Club 300m away - Parkdean Resorts Fallbarrow Holiday Park, Lake District 450m away - Lakes Yoga 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Sherron Walker](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106100717172273027710/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing time at the Ferry Museum and the ticket is valid for a year. Highly recommend the Osprey Heritage Steamboat tour (max 12 capacity) run by volunteers and the wonderful cafe. Superb mushroom and tarragon soup with truffle oil, the best I have ever tasted, all at reasonable prices. Sheltered pod benches and lake access too. Free parking when spending £5 in shop or cafe so definitely worth stopping even if just to try the soup and eat at the lake side cafe! · via Google [Amanda Phillips](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106521468733907761816/reviews) ★★★★★ We visited on Saturday as part of Festival on the Lake. It was a brilliant day, really well organised with helpful and friendly staff. The views of the lake are stunning. The volunteers are very friendly and happy to share their knowledge with you. There were some lovely interactives which kept my 9 year old happy. We even got to take part in a boat launch & naming ceremony which was really special. Outdoor aspects are dog friendly, and you easily spend a couple of hours at the outdoor cafe seating, admiring the view! Well worth a visit. · via Google [Arthur Ratcliffe](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103223002290080995962/reviews) ★★★★★ What a great place to visit and see the history that is all about the vessels that are past and present that use or used in the past on the Lake Windamere. There is some fantastic displays of all kind of boats and sailing craft to observe, also the history of many famous people who frequently visited Lake Windamere. There is a lovely cafe with plenty of snacks on offer and maybe your favourite coffee or tea. It is also dog friendly as long as the owners behave them selves. There is also a guided tour that is done once a day at roughly 10.30 am. Outdoor seating for the ones that want to enjoy the stunning veiw of the lake. Wild water swimmers most welcome. Now if when you arrive in the car park please read the large red notice board by the pay machines before you put you money in the machine, because if you going around the museum and maybe a coffee afterwards then note your time of arrival and go to reception and tell them you have park Ed your vehicle they will ask if your going around the museum and you will get 4hrs free parking. · via Google [Emily Muller](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115420469418240333450/reviews) ★★★★★ What a delightful museum for my Arthur Ransome-loving girls! Staff was so friendly and welcoming, and when I said we were huge Swallows and Amazons fans, the gentleman at the front desk described in great detail all that was out to see so that we didn't Miss anything. We didn't know much beforehand about the owners of the other boats on display beyond Beatrix Potter's rowing boat, but we found it all fascinating and learned a lot. We got a kick out of the "Windermere Kettle" on the Osprey, in particular! My little one enjoyed the dress-up clothes. I also appreciate that two staff members took the time to figure out how to use my Art Fund membership card for a discount. Very family -friendly attitude. My 13 year old said that this museum and Hill Top Farm were the two highlights of our time in the Lakes! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487c94eea3f20b9d:0xf52b7f30e80dce05!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers fascinating exhibits on local boating history, including restored vessels and interactive displays for children. They also highlight the cafe's delicious food, such as cakes and scones, and its stunning views of the lake. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the option for free parking when spending a certain amount at the cafe or museum. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 1BN [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.3708152%2C-2.9219195) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (1,734 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Bowness-on-Windermere [More attractions in Bowness-on-Windermere](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/attractions) ★ 4.6 (1,734 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.windermerejetty.org/?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=googlemybusiness) [015396 37940](tel:01539637940) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Bowness-on-Windermere **Postcode** LA23 1BN **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6V93CH+86 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487c94eea3f20b9d:0xf52b7f30e80dce05!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487c94eea3f20b9d:0xf52b7f30e80dce05!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487c94eea3f20b9d:0xf52b7f30e80dce05!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Bowness-on-Windermere Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Windermere Jetty Museum suits all ages. ### Is Windermere Jetty Museum wheelchair accessible? Windermere Jetty Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Windermere Jetty Museum? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Windermere Jetty Museum? 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