What's On in Windermere Tonight

3 events on in Windermere today, including Exclusive Heritage Boat Trip at Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam and Heritage Boat Trips at Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam.

• Exclusive Heritage Boat Trip

  Thursday 1 January · 10:00 – 16:45

  Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, Windermere

  Our 75 minute exclusive heritage boat trip gives you and up to 11 others the opportunity to create meaningful memories on the lake. Relax in our one-of-a-kind steamboat or restored 1930’s wooden motor launch from our collection and admire the stunning Cumbrian views. Our boat crew will be on hand to answer any questions, share the untold stories about our boat collection and bring the history of Windermere to life. Must be booked at least 5 days in advance via email or telephone. Refreshments can be included upon request. Available for groups of up to 12 people. This is subject to weather and staff availability. Not accessible to wheelchair users. This experience is perfect for special occasions, weddings, anniversaries and family get togethers. Find out more about 1902 SL Osprey or 1930 MV Penelope II Must be booked at least 5 days in advance via email or telephone. Refreshments can be included upon request. Available for groups of up to 12 people. This is subject to weather and staff availability. Not accessible to wheelchair users. This experience is perfect for special occasions, weddings, anniversaries and family get togethers. Find out more about 1902 SL Osprey or 1930 MV Penelope II

• Heritage Boat Trips

  Saturday 28 March · 10:30 – 16:15

  Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, Windermere

  <p>Hop aboard one of our restored heritage boats for a 30 minute tour across the lake. Discover the history of Windermere, our boats and the people connected to them with our knowledgeable crew. Take in the rugged contours of the fells and see the shoreline from a new perspective. Enjoy the peaceful calm of the lake and make your trip to Windermere one to remember for years to come!</p> <ul> <li>Tickets can be booked a week in advance <a href='https://tickets1.lakelandarts.org.uk/#event_50'>through our website</a> or from the ticket desk on the day</li> <li>All sailings are weather dependent</li> <li>Assistance dogs only</li> <li>This heritage boat is not accessible to wheelchair users</li> </ul> <p>Please note our 30 minute heritage boat trips run between Saturday 28 March until Sunday 1 November. We also offer <a href='https://lakelandarts.org.uk/events/exclusive-heritage-boat-trip/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Exclusive Heritage Boat Trips</a> which you can book throughout the year by contacting us via <a href='mailto:info@lakelandarts.org.uk' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>info@lakelandarts.org.uk</a> or calling <a href='tel:01539 637940' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>01539 637940.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

• Embodied: The Making of a Windermere Skiff

  Saturday 18 July · 11:00 – 17:00

  Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, Windermere

  Gain insight into the world of boatbuilding and explore the process of making Windermere Jetty Museum’s newest skiff, from ideation, sourcing materials, to the moment it launches on the water. This skiff was brought to life by emerging boatbuilder Line Packer and master artisan Senior Conservation Boatbuilder Stephen Beresford during their 7-month Homo Faber Fellowship. Through film, photography and samples from the making process, Embodied offers a rare glimpse into the craft, skill and regional inspiration behind the skiff. Visitors are invited to experience the atmosphere of a boatbuilder’s workshop, where timber is shaped by hand, skills are shared through conversation and practice, and every mark tells a story. The finished Windermere skiff will also be on display. Made using locally sourced timber from St John’s-in-the-Vale, near Keswick, the boat carries the story of a tree believed to have been more than 220 years old before being felled for safety reasons. Now, that timber has been given new life and will be preserved for generations to come. This exhibition celebrates craft, Windermere’s boating heritage and the region’s traditional boatbuilding culture. It also highlights how we’re helping to keep endangered traditional wooden boatbuilding skills alive for future generations. Embodied: The Making of a Windermere Skiff opens on Saturday 18 July 2026 and is included with museum admission.