Windermere Lake Cruises Groups Brochure 2015

Great days out for schools,groups and coach parties

www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

Greatvalue daysout - prices

start at £5.28per person!

Welcome to WindermereEnjoy a lake cruise and explore the manyattractions in the heart of the Lake District.Welcome to our 2015 Group Brochure with some fantastic ideas for group days out around England’s longest lake.There’s something for everybody with cruises ranging from 20 minutes to over 3 hours and local attractions to suit every age or

budget. Combine a cruise with an attraction and give your guests a day out to remember, our all-in-one section has our most popular packages with information on cost, suggested times and itineraries. Whether you’re staying for an hour or a weekend, we can help you plan the ideal trip for you and your guests, just give us a call to discuss your requirements.

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Piers

Ferry to Lakesidefrom Fell Foot

The Lakes Aquarium

LakelandMotorMuseum

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway

Holker Hall

Newby Bridge

A590 from Kendaland M6 (J36)

A590 (T) fromUlverston & Barrow

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Fell Foot Park

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Essentialinformation for group leaders,

couriers orteachers.

We’ve over 30 hand-picked

itineraries to suitany group size or interest, all in one great value price.

Award-winning museums, heritage,

nature and beautiful gardens, the heart of the Lakes has it all. Simply choose an attraction that

would suit your group.

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WaterheadAmbleside Pier

Hawkshead

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Wray CastleHilltop -Home ofBeatrixPotter

FerryHouse

LakeshoreWalk

Belle Isle

Coach ParkingBoatmans Café

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Pier Café/Bar

RailwayStation

A591 from Kendaland M6 (J36)

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BownessBowness Piers

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in the heart of Bowness village

Brockhole - The National Park Visitor Centre on the shore of Windermere

Brockhole

Full Lake Cruise (combining red and yellow cruise on map)

Sail the full ten and a half miles of Windermere and enjoy fantastic views of the Lake District mountains, secluded bays, and the magnificent historic houses that stretch along the shoreline. This journey will take place on one of our historic ‘steamers’. l One way full length trip from Lakeside or Ambleside takes 90 minutes

l Return trips take 3 hours (break of journey permitted), also available from Bowness

Islands Cruise (blue cruise on map)

A delightful sightseeing cruise from Bowness Bay to enjoy the mountain scenery, secluded bays, shoreline and the many peaceful wooded islands around the central lake.A perfect cruise for groups with limited time yet still want to sample the lake cruise experience. l Cruise takes 45 minutes and departs from Bowness Pier

l Complimentary tea or coffee for parties of 20 or more

l See package 7 for group prices

All of ourCruisesinclude:l Group organisers and couriers travel FREE!

l Bar and refreshments are available on our red, yellow and blue cruises.

l Toilets available on our red, yellow and blue cruises.

l Fascinating commentary available on many of the cruises.

l Free coach parking at Bowness and Lakeside Piers and drop-off at Ambleside Pier.

l 20% off all groups sailing before 10.30am or after 4.00pm, subject to availability, pre-booked groups only.

l Easy wheelchair access on our larger ‘steamers’ that operate on our red and yellow cruises. Please call for information on other routes.

l Discount rates on groups of more than 20.

Depart from Lakeside, Bowness or Ambleside and enjoy a spectacular voyage through some of England’s most stunning scenery. This cruise is normally taken as a return trip, giving the traveller the opportunity to break their journey before returning on a later boat. Alternatively, sail one way and arrange for your transport to pick you up. l One way trip takes 30 to 40 minutes

l Return trips take 70 to 90 minutes

Half Lake Cruise (red or yellow cruise on map)

A regular ferry service from our Lakeside Pier to Fell Foot - the popular National Trust park situated on the shores of Windermere. Fell Foot is ideal for younger groups or families with picnic areas, children’s playgrounds and beautiful Lakeland views. l Boats sail every 30 minutes and journey takes 10 minutes

l Single Adult £1.60, Child (3-15yrs) 80p Return Adult £3.20, Child (3-15yrs) £1.60

Fell Foot Ferry (black dotted line on map)

Pick a Cruise

Half LakeBowness to Ambleside Single Red Cruise 30 minutes Adult £6.60(or vice versa) Child £3.95

Half LakeBowness to Ambleside Return Red Cruise 75 minutes Adult £8.85(or vice versa) Child £5.30

Half LakeBowness to Lakeside Single Yellow Cruise 40 minutes Adult £6.60(or vice versa) Child £3.95

Half LakeBowness to Lakeside Return Yellow Cruise 90 minutes Adult £8.85(or vice versa) Child £5.30

Full Length of LakeAmbleside to Lakeside Single Red & Yellow Cruise 90 minutes Adult £8.85(or vice versa) Child £5.30

Freedom of the Lake Ticket Minimum 3 hours Adult £15.00Unlimited boat travel for 24hrs All Cruises Child £7.50

Islands Cruise 45 minutes Adult £7.70 Child £3.90

Group Fares - 28 March 2015 - 23 March 201620% off all group sailings before 10.30am and after 4.00pmSubject to availability, pre-booked groups only

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Add an attraction...Whether your group enjoys incorporating an exciting museum visit, a leisurely lunch or a tour of an historic property, here are the ideal venues aroundWindermere for an a�ordable, fun and memorable day out.

Open all year

Wet weather attraction

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Holker Hall and Gardensl Fascinating neo-gothic house, stunning gardens, deer park, café and food hall.l Self-guided tours for schools with links to national curriculum.l Self-guided Victorian tour for adult groups, guides on hand to answer questions.

www.holker.co.uk

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Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railwayl Historic steam railway from Lakeside Pier to Haverthwaite (or vice versa).l Enjoy beautiful lake and river scenery along the Leven Valley.l Restaurant, gift shop, playground and visitors centre at Haverthwaite Station.

The World of Beatrix Potter Attractionl Vibrant family attraction showcasing the stories of Beatrix Potter.l Exhibits featuring well-known characters such as Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggywinkle and many more.l Café, gift shop and fascinating Miss Potter history area for adults.l Free activity sheet for children.

Lakeland Motor Museuml Over 30,000 exhibits of cars, motorcycles, scooters and auto memorabilia.l Pedal cars, bikes and Leven Valley historical exhibits.l Bluebird Exhibition celebrating record-breaking Donald and Malcolm Campbell.l Complimentary educational packs, quizzes and school parties welcome.l Picturesque riverside setting with Café Ambio on site.l Convenient bus shuttle service from Lakeside Pier.

Lakeland Heritage

www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

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www.lakesiderailway.co.uk

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www.hop-skip-jump.com

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Lakeland NatureThe Lakes Aquariuml Discover incredible creatures from otters and diving ducks to piranha and pike.l Learn about the secret world of lakes including habitats, the water cycle and conservation.l Free guided tours, teacher resource packs and ‘meet the creature’ sessions.l Complimentary educational packs, quizzes and school parties welcome.

Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centrel A beautiful lake shore attraction that includes historic gardens, adventure playgrounds and seasonal sporting activities.l Home to Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets adventure parks hung high in the trees.l Seasonal water sports, pony rides and wild animal experiences.

www.lakesaquarium.co.uk

LA12 8AS

www.brockhole.co.uk

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Relax and UnwindLake Shore Walkl Let your group experience the peaceful natural beauty of the Lake District with a 4 mile stroll on the western shore of Windermere.l Cruise from Bowness to Ambleside and then on to Wray Castle, then follow the path south to Ferry House (or start and end at Ambleside).l Your group will return to Bowness on their third boat trip of the day.

Lunch or Afternoon Teal Make the most of your visit with a delicious meal in one of a fine selection of Lakeland hotels and restaurants.l One course lunch, three course lunch or specific meals all available.l Ask us about catering for special occasions such as Christmas or Mothering Sunday.


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All-in-one PackagesSave time, money and hassle by choosing an all-in-one package for your group booking. The suggested itineraries below show some of our most popular all-in-one packages. Whatever package you choose, rest assured that your group will experience a warm welcome and receive the best of Lakeland hospitality.

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Rails, Sails & Tales

Victorian Days

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Ask about a Brockhole cruise option

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*Return cruises also an option - call us for more details - 015394 43360

Information for Group Organisers and Coach Drivers

Ambleside(Waterhead) PierDrop-off only for coach customers.

Postcode for SatNav - LA22 0EY

We have a drop-off zonein front of AmblesideWaterhead Pier. Limited coach parking is available at Waterhead car park(opposite) or a larger coach park is located in Miller Bridge coach park inAmbleside (1 mile away).

Nearest motorway junction- M6 junction 36 (45minutes away via A591).

Bowness PierFree coach parking for all customers.

Postcode for SatNav - LA23 3HQ

Our coach park is clearly signposted from Bowness Promenade and is a 5 minute walk from our piers. A café and ticket office is available on this site.


Lakeside PierFree coach parking for all customers

Postcode for SatNav - LA12 8AS

Our large coach parkis behind the LakesAquarium and is a5 minute walk from our piers and ticket office.


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Lakeland Holiday Village

Brockhole

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Information for Teachers and Group LeadersMany of our group packages have been designed with educational groups in mind (see in our attractions section) and we’re keen to make the planning of your trip as easy as possible. Please feel free to contact us if we can customise your booking in any way.

Access for AllDisabled passengers are welcome on all of our group packages, but group organisers should be aware that there are some access restrictions on some of our cruises. Groups with wheelchair users are advised to contact us to confirm which vessel is operating which service.

l One adult leader travels free for every six children (Key Stage 1 groups).

l One adult leader travels free for every ten children (Key Stage 2 groups).

l Pre-visits are more than welcome at all of the attractions, enabling you to judge the suitability of your chosen package for your group - call us for more information.

l Risk assessments are available for all of our cruises. These can be downloaded from www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/groups

Conditions of CarriageOur services are provided in accordancewith our conditions of carriage documentthat can be found on our website.

l Our larger vessels called ‘steamers’ are wheelchair accessible but the on-board toilets can only be reached by stairs. There are however adapted toilets at Lakeside, Ambleside and Bowness piers.

l The main saloons are accessible on Teal and Swan but not on Tern, although there is ample undercover accommodation on board.

l Windermere Lake Cruises offers concessions for some disabled passengers. This can be downloaded from our website at www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/disability. In summary, it offers the following benefits:

l If a disabled adult in your group needs a carer, then the carer travels free.

l For more information and details please visit our website.


For more information about our cruises and all-in-one packages please contact our Group Booking Team on 015394 43360, or email

[email protected] visit our website at www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

How to Book

Motorway traffic use Junction 36. For Bowness and Ambleside sailingsfollow A591. For Lakeside sailings follow the brown signs on the A590

to Lakeside Pier.

How to Find Us

Winander House, Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3HETel: 015394 43360 E-mail: [email protected]

Windermere Lake Cruises

Documents

Windermere Lake Cruises Groups Brochure 2015