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Windermere Jetty Museum @windermerejetty

Stories of boats and steam Museum and cafe Heritage boat trips We are open Part of Lakeland Arts

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The weather may be unpredictable, but our Festival of the Lake at Windermere Jetty Museum is a guaranteed good time! Live music 12:30-8pm, cafe serving BBQ food from 3pm, and a backup plan for bad weather. Find out more: shorturl.at/lDmU7 #Festival #LakeDistrict
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Festival of the Lake is this Saturday! From 12:30pm to 8pm, enjoy live music from Nobody’s Friend Shanty Group, Fiona Hanlon, Kev Kendal and Molly Warburton. Grab a bite at the cafe which is serving up BBQ food from 3pm and soak up the summer vibes. shorturl.at/lDmU7

Festival of the Lake

Join us between 10am–5pm on Saturday 27 June for a family-friendly celebration of Windermere’s rich heritage, traditional boating

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There’s not long left until Festival of the Lake starts! 🎉 Live music, talks, stalls, fun activities, sailing, and more - a celebration you won't want to miss. Food, drinks, and festivities from 10am-8pm. Find out more: shorturl.at/lDmU7
Families playing together near the Boating pond at Windermere Jetty Museum.

ALT Families playing together near the Boating pond at Windermere Jetty Museum.

Two children playing with model boats on the Boating Pond during a beautiful sunny day.

ALT Two children playing with model boats on the Boating Pond during a beautiful sunny day.

People enjoying the outdoor cafe area overlooking the lake at Windermere Jetty Museum.

ALT People enjoying the outdoor cafe area overlooking the lake at Windermere Jetty Museum.
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Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service
@CumbriaFire
9 Aug 2024
Red Watch from @Fire_Kendal have been out and about this week promoting water safety in the community. The crew handed out safety leaflets to members of the public visiting the @windermerejetty. For more information on water safety, visit: cumbriafire.gov.uk/water-saf…
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We’ve been featured in the @thetimes! Read the article: thetimes.com/travel/destinat…

7 of the UK’s finest farm shops

Wallet and wellies at the ready — these are the best places to stock up on fresh artisan produce for your staycation

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Genetic Moo@geneticmoo
5 Aug 2024
All our interactives are written using #Processing #P5JS Here are some blue shots from our year long show @windermerejetty @lumenprize
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Tim Foster@BlencathraTim
2 Aug 2024
Some family favourites this week #LakeDistrict #Cumbria on ‘Penelope2’ @windermerejetty museum.Lots of activities at Allan Bank Grasmere and plenty of animals @LakesWildlife …and good weather all week 😎👍 @NTCentralFells @NTsouthlakes @cragchris @CreativeSTAR @LakesCumbria
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We will be holding the first Festival of the Lake on 17 August! Join us for a fun-filled day suitable for the whole family celebrating the lake and the great outdoors at our first ever Festival of the Lake! #LakeDistrict
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Sophie Neville@Sophie_Neville
17 Jun 2024
Swallow and Amazon will be @windermerejetty on 29th & 30th June. Join us there!
Barnaby Smith@BarnabySmithUK
13 Jun 2023
Yesterday I went to see film Swallow & Amazon. Today my sister messages me to say she's chatting to @Sophie_Neville at the same time as I'm meeting @John_Ranson who Sophie auditioned for the 1980s BBC adaptation of The Big Six & Coot Club... #SmallWorld #SwallowsAndAmazons
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Chris Shaw@cragchris
13 Jun 2024
Dramatic sky from ⁦@windermerejetty⁩ this morning #Windermere ⁦@lakelandarts⁩
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Lakeland Arts@lakelandarts
13 Jun 2024
Calling all journalists and writers! Artist Charmaine Watkiss’ biggest solo exhibition to date is opening next month and you’re invited to the press day on 18 July. DM us for more details if you’d like to come along! #Journorequest @mswatkiss @Biennial
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Sophie Neville@Sophie_Neville
10 Jun 2024
'Swallows and Amazons' cast to reunite in Lake District on 29th and 30th June @windermerejetty in Cumbria thanks to @ArthurSociety and @lakelandarts Everyone is invited! Come and join us. #sailing #boating #moviestories #moviehistory #behindthescreens cumbriacrack.com/2024/06/10/…
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We’ve been featured in the @guardian. Read article here: theguardian.com/travel/artic…

An alternative guide to the Lakes: how to escape Cumbria’s twee side

Avoid the tourist hotspots of the Lake District and you’ll discover a more authentic side to the area with artists, microbreweries and community pubs

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National Historic Ships UK@NatHistShips
1 May 2024
📢 The 2024 @NatHistShips Photo Competition is now OPEN! This year's theme is 'True Colours' and there are some fantastic prizes to be won, as well as the chance to be featured in our 2025 calendar and an accompanying exhibition. Read more & enter: nationalhistoricships.org.uk…
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Windermere Cruises@Windermereboats
17 Apr 2024
We'll be extending a warm Windermere welcome to @NatHistShips later this year, when they announce their award winners from @windermerejetty & on board our fleet. It's great to see such prestigious awards in The Lakes for 2024. Read the announcement here > ow.ly/Iboa50RijhN
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John Freeman@johnfreeman_DTT
19 Apr 2024
Dalek set to storm Windermere Science Festival! downthetubes.net/dalek-set-t… via @johnfreeman_DTT @WindScienceFest @ComicArtFest @windermerejetty @lakelandarts

Dalek set to storm Windermere Science Festival!

Science fun, and a metal meanie mixing it up too, coming to the Lakes!

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What is your fondest memory associated with Windermere Jetty Museum? #5YearsOfWJM
Credit: CaRo Studios photography of our LEGO Lake District mini figure trail. Please note this ended in 2023.

ALT Credit: CaRo Studios photography of our LEGO Lake District mini figure trail. Please note this ended in 2023.

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Are you excited to watch the Steam Boat Association’s St George's Day parade today? Windermere Jetty Museum is the perfect place to watch the steam boat parade go past.
Credit: Robin Zahler photography

ALT Credit: Robin Zahler photography
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It’s nearly our birthday! @WindermereJetty is celebrating 5️⃣ years since we first opened our doors and the completion of our 10-year conservation management plan on 20 April! Follow this thread for more exciting news. #WindermereJettyMuseum #MaritimeHeritage
Conservation team member working in the Conservation Workshop at Windermere Jetty Museum. Photo credit: Natasha Suriya.

ALT Conservation team member working in the Conservation Workshop at Windermere Jetty Museum. Photo credit: Natasha Suriya.

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It’s our 5th birthday tomorrow! 🎂 We invite you to join us for some birthday cake in our cafe. #5YearsOfWJM
Windermere Jetty Museum's 5th birthday cake made by our very talented chefs. Photo credit: Natasha Suriya

ALT Windermere Jetty Museum's 5th birthday cake made by our very talented chefs. Photo credit: Natasha Suriya

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To celebrate our 5th birthday we invite you to join us for cake in the cafe. 🍰 We hope to see you soon! 🎉#5yearsofWJM
It's our birthday! Join us for cake in the cafe. Photo credit: Natasha Suriya

ALT It's our birthday! Join us for cake in the cafe. Photo credit: Natasha Suriya
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Some of our accomplishments include: 🧪 2024 marks our 3rd Windermere Science Festival ⚓️ Completion of our 10 year conservation management plan. 🎥 Being featured in major TV programmes like @GBRJ_Official. 🏆 Winning @RIBA North West Building of the Year Award 2021 #5YearsOfWJM
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