Windermere Jetty Museum
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
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Family activities & displays of heritage boats at a lakeside museum with steam-launch tours. Summary via Google
About Windermere Jetty Museum
Windermere Jetty Museum sits on Rayrigg Road beside the lake. The museum displays heritage boats and restored vessels, with steam-launch tours available. Family activities and interactive displays cater to children.
A cafe operates at the museum, serving cakes and scones with views across the water. Free parking is offered to visitors who spend above a certain amount at the cafe or museum shop. The cafe holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 out of 5.
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
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
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
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,735 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Windermere
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.