Windermere Jetty Museum

01/06/2026

Good news — Juliet Klottrup: An Archive has been extended until Sunday 5 July.

There’s now more time to experience this thoughtful exhibition exploring Windermere through photography and painting from the perspective of award winning visual artist Juliet Klottrup.

Rooted in the community’s connection to Windermere, An Archive reflects on life by the water, the region's traditional boating culture and the many ways people continue to connect with England’s largest lake.

📍 Windermere Jetty Museum
📅 Extended until Sunday 5 July
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/MprI50Z6ilv

📸 Credit: Juliet Klottrup

30/05/2026

Meet the Jetty Breakfast: unsmoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, Bury black pudding, plum tomato, Portobello mushroom, baked beans, fried egg and toasted farmhouse bread.

The perfect breakfast to have before exploring Windermere.

📍 Lakeshore café at Windermere Jetty Museum�
⏰ Available 10am–11:30am

📸 Photographed by Natasha Suriya

29/05/2026

Enjoy a tour across Windermere aboard Osprey, our Edwardian steamboat, and admire the views from a different pespective.

📍 Windermere Jetty Museum
🎟 Book online or at the ticket desk

🎥 Captured by Stuart Norton

28/05/2026

There’s still time to have a go at our free May half term activities! 🐟

Drop into the Learning Centre at Windermere Jetty Museum for hands-on family fun, including our STEM Lab activities, designed to spark curiosity, imagination and learning through play.

Saturday 30 May is your final chance to have a go at the Make a Flying Fish activity.

Want to make a day of it? Our Fish Trail and Cargo Chaos game are available with museum admission.

📍 Learning Centre at Windermere Jetty Museum
🗓️ Until Sunday 31 May
⏱️ 11am – 3:45pm
🎟️ No pre-booking required, just drop in!

🎥 Captured by Natasha Suriya

28/05/2026

Stallholder applications for Festival of the Lake 2026 close at 5pm today!

Please email [email protected] to register your interest in being part of this event.

We’re currently looking for local stall holders to be part of Festival of the Lake at Windermere Jetty Museum this June.

Festival of the Lake is a celebration of Windermere, its rich heritage, traditional boating culture and the many ways people continue to connect with England’s largest lake. Alongside the festival programme, we’d love to welcome a thoughtful mix of local makers, producers and small businesses with a connection to Windermere and the Lake District.

We’d particularly love to hear from:
🍴 Local food and drink producers
🎨 Artists and craftspeople
🛍️ Independent makers and lifestyle brands
👕 Clothing, gifts and handmade goods

📆 Saturday 27 June 2026
📍 Windermere Jetty Museum
🎪 Stall cost: £40 + VAT

If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch via [email protected].

Designed by Guy Parsons

27/05/2026

Looking for a different way to experience Windermere during Festival of the Lake 2026?

Tarn Saunas will be joining us at Windermere Jetty Museum on Saturday 27 June with their beautifully crafted wood-fired sauna.

Rooted in the landscapes and wellbeing traditions of Cumbria, these lakeside sauna sessions offer festivalgoers the chance to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the views of England’s largest lake from a peaceful new perspective.

Public and private one-hour sessions will be available to pre-book, with limited drop-in availability on the day, subject to space.

Find out more here: https://lakelandarts.org.uk/items/lakeside-sauna-sessions-with-tarn-saunas/
📍 Windermere Jetty Museum
📅 Saturday 27 June 2026
⏰ 10am–5pm

📷 Images provided by Tarn Saunas

26/05/2026

How are you coping with the heatwave? ☀️

There’s a lovely breeze down by the lake at Windermere Jetty Museum, with outdoor seating, heritage boat trips sailing throughout the afternoon and plenty of space to relax by the lake.

We’re open until 5pm if you’re in need of a little heat relief (or an ice cream).

📍 Windermere Jetty Museum, LA23 1BN

🎥 Captured by Natasha Suriya

18/05/2026

We’re currently looking for local stall holders to be part of Festival of the Lake at Windermere Jetty Museum this June.

Festival of the Lake is a celebration of Windermere, its rich heritage, traditional boating culture and the many ways people continue to connect with England’s largest lake. Alongside the festival programme, we’d love to welcome a thoughtful mix of local makers, producers and small businesses with a connection to Windermere and the Lake District.

We’d particularly love to hear from:
🍴 Local food and drink producers
🎨 Artists and craftspeople
🛍️ Independent makers and lifestyle brands
👕 Clothing, gifts and handmade goods

📆 Saturday 27 June 2026
📍 Windermere Jetty Museum
🎪 Stall cost: £40 + VAT

If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch via [email protected].

Designed by Guy Parsons

17/05/2026

There’s still time to apply for our Duty Manager role at Windermere Jetty Museum. Applications close tomorrow.

We’re hiring a Visitor Experience Duty Manager!

This is a great opportunity to join our team and play a key role in creating welcoming, memorable experiences for visitors across our museums.

You’ll lead front-of-house teams, support the day-to-day running of our venues, and help ensure every visit runs smoothly — from their first welcome to a fond farewell.

Based mainly at Windermere Jetty Museum, this part-time role is ideal for someone with experience in customer service or team leadership who enjoys working in a busy, people-focused environment.

💼 Find out more: https://lakelandarts.org.uk/job/visitor-experience-duty-manager-at-windermere-jetty-museum

16/05/2026

A week to go until our free May Half Term activities begin!

From Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May you can:

🐟 Make a Flying Fish
Free in the Learning Center

👩‍🔬 Explore the Interactive STEM Lab
Free in the Learning Center

Extend your visit with our Museum admission activities:
🐠 Fish Trail in the Museum
⛴️ Cargo Chaos Game

Join us in the Learning Centre this May half term for free, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity