Arrive by Boat or Train!
The Lakes Aquarium shares its stunning location on the southern shore of Windermere with Windermere Lake Cruises and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. Combined Aquarium/Train and Cruise tickets offer great savings against individual tickets and make a perfect choice for a day out on and around Lake Windermere.
Winter timetables are currently in operation until 30th March 2012 with Aquarium/boat tickets available.
Full timetables start 31st March - 4th November 2012.
Here are a few frequently asked questions which may help you plan your visit and decide which ticket option suits your visit:
1. What types of combined tickets are available?
A. Combined tickets are available for adult, child (aged 5 - 15 years) and family (2 adults and up to 3 children) in the following packages:
Aquarium + return Haverthwaite - Lakeside train trip (or vice versa)
Aquarium + return cruise to Bowness
Aquarium + return cruise to Waterhead (Ambleside)
Aquarium + return train & return cruise to Bowness. NB Not available to purchase on-line.
2. How much do I save?
A. Savings vary on each ticket type but on average you can expect to save over £2.50 per person (from the individual priced tickets). Savings are detailed in the pricing tables below.
3. Where can I buy the tickets from?
A. You can buy all combined ticket options from Lakes Aquarium reception on the day of travel. You can also buy combined Aquarium + train from the ticket office at Haverthwaite Station. You can buy Aquarium + cruise from any of the three pier ticket offices - Lakeside - Bowness or Waterhead (Ambleside).
4. Can I buy the tickets on-line?
A. Combined Aquarium + cruise tickets are available from www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk. Combined Aquarium + train are available from this website.
COMBINED AQUARIUM & TRAIN - trains run from 31st March 2012 - 4th November 2012 Timetable link here
| Ticket Type: Lakeside - Haverthwaite (return steam/diesel train) and Lakes Aquarium | ||
|---|---|---|
| FROM 31/3/2012 | SAVE | |
| Adult | £12.00 | £3.25 |
| Child (5 - 15 years) | £6.30 | £2.85 |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £35.00 | £10.50 |
NB: Children aged under 5 years are free of charge on the train. Children aged 3-5yrs will be charged admission to Lakes Aquarium ONLY payable on arrival.
COMBINED AQUARIUM & CRUISE
Winter timetable runs until 30th March 2012 (sailings are daily with the exception of mid-week in January).
Summer timetable starts 31st March 2012 and operates until 4th November 2012.
Timetable link here
| Ticket Type: Bowness – Lakeside (40 minute return cruise) and Lakes Aquarium | ||
|---|---|---|
| UNTIL 31/3/12 | SAVE | |
| Adult | £16.25 | £2.70 |
| Child | £9.35 | £2.65 |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £48.30 | £13.15 |
| Ticket Type: Ambleside – Lakeside (90 minute return cruise) and Lakes Aquarium | ||
|---|---|---|
| UNTIL 31/3/12 | SAVE | |
| Adult | £23.70 | £2.70 |
| Child | £12.10 | £2.65 |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £66.80 | £13.15 |
COMBINED AQUARIUM, TRAIN & CRUISE - A GREAT DAY OUT - SAVE £'S
| Ticket Type: Bowness - Lakeside - Haverthwaite (return train, return Bowness - Lakeside cruise and Lakes Aquarium). Available from 31st March - 4th November 2012. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £20.95 | |
| Child | £11.45 | |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £59.80 | |
BUY COMBINED AQUARIUM AND BOAT TICKETS HERE
Please note:
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Prices are subject to change without prior notice
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Prices quoted are valid from 31st March 2012
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Children aged 3 - 5 years will be charged seperately for admission to Lakes Aquarium only when combined tickets have been purchased.
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Tickets can be purchased from any of the pier ticket offices, at Haverthwaite station or the Aquarium reception
