Lakes Aquarium
A small, well-done aquarium at the quiet end of Windermere with an underwater tunnel walk beneath the lake's own fish, plus otters and rays. Pairs naturally with the steam railway next door.
Fell Foot
Newby Bridge, Cumbria
National Trust lakeshore at Windermere's quiet southern end: grassy banks straight into shallow water, paddling, rowing boats and an adventure playground. The easiest safe lake-splash for families anywhere in the park.
On hot days arrive before late morning - the car park has no overflow and fills. Everything after that is simple: water, grass, boats, ice cream.
Know before you go
- On a hot day arrive before late morning - when the car park is full there is no overflow.
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Also in Newby Bridge
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
A short, perfectly-formed steam line through the Leven valley that connects with the Windermere boats at Lakeside. Do train plus cruise and you have built the classic Lakes day without a single car park argument.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Thousands of vehicles and period pieces packed into a riverside mill, with the Campbell Bluebird story told properly in its own gallery. One for kids who like machines; a surprisingly good wet-weather card.