Visit Windermere

01/06/2026

Great work for The Lake District, Cumbria Mountain Goat Tours & Cumbria Tourism 🫶

26/05/2026

Additional Evening Sailings at Ullswater Steamers this May 🛥️

Sit back and relax… Enjoy May half-term evenings aboard special evening sailings the 26th, 27th, and 28th May.
Soak up golden lake views on a perfect family adventure.
Departing from Pooley Bridge at 17:45 or Glenridding at 17:40, single or return journeys via Howtown.
Book tickets online or pay on the day.

07/05/2026

Looking for a new career or know someone who is? Join the Mountain Goat team in Windermere as our new Tour Reservationist! Fixed term contract and a background in travel and tourism is desirable 🐐

Find out more and apply here: https://uk.indeed.com/job/tour-reservationist-5f3b9859f1e5662e

01/04/2026

Spring has arrived in the Lake District and what better way to celebrate the season then joining Wordsworth Grasmere’s self guided Daffodil Trail, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the landscapes that shaped the writing of William and Dorothy Wordsworth 🌼

Designed as a curated one-to-two hour experience, the trail leads visitors from the historic interiors of Dove Cottage, through the Garden-Orchard and Woodland Walk 🌳

For more information and to plan your visit:

https://wordsworth.org.uk/daffodils/ 🌼📒

24/03/2026

Spring has sprung, come along and celebrate with Wordsworth Grasmere! From Easter Make & Play to an Easter Egg Trail, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 🌼

🥚 Easter Egg Trail: Saturday 28th March till Saturday 11th April 10am - 4pm | Free with admission
🎨 Make & Play Easter: Tuesday 31st March 10.30am - 12.30pm | Free, drop in
🧵 Spring Crafts: Daily Tuesday till Saturday 10am - 4pm | Free with admission
🌼 Woodland & Sensory Garden: Daily Tuesday till Saturday 10am - 4pm | Free with admission

For more information and to plan your visit:

https://wordsworth.org.uk🐰

23/03/2026

Searching for the perfect midweek activity in the Lakes?🚂☀️

To celebrate their 150th year, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway are offering a 2-for-1 deal all this week (23rd-27th) 🫶

Whether you’re a rail enthusiast or just want to soak up the Eskdale views, it’s the perfect time to visit while it’s nice and quiet!

Book your tickets and take advantage of this great offer today: https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk

23/03/2026

20/03/2026

Klarna is now available at Mountain Goat 🐐

You can now spread the cost of your mini bus tour, whether you are thinking about exploring more yourself or you would love to give the gift of an experience to a loved one, you have flexible payment options to suit you!

Choose a Klarna plan that suits you and plan your next adventure today: https://mountain-goat.com 🚐

12/02/2026

Half term fun this February at Wordsworth Grasmere, whatever the weather☔️

From immersive indoor experiences to hands-on crafts, there’s something for children of all ages, come rain or shine 🫶

🎮 Play Minecraft: William’s Childhood Adventures
🎒 Borrow Explorer Backpacks and Sensory Story Sacks
🏡 Step inside Adobe Cottage for a rich multi-sensory experience
🖋️ Try quill and ink writing, rag rug making and explore the art cart
📚 Discover our interactive exhibition What we Treasure

& don’t forget the drop-in creative workshop ‘Winter: Make and play’, celebrating the final weeks of winter with crafts, dressing up and creative play!

🎨 Winter: Make and Play
📅 10.30am - 12.30pm
📍 Learning Space

Plan your visit: https://wordsworth.org.uk

10/02/2026

Looking for some February half term fun in Windermere? Why not join Peter Rabbit himself at World of Beatrix Potter café for a VIP breakfast filled with hopping excitement, a tasty cooked buffet breakfast and your chance to meet the world’s most famous bunny from 14th - 20th February 🐰🍴

🥞On the menu: Bacon rashers, sausages, hash browns, scrambled eggs, baked beans, plus fluffy pancakes with syrup and strawberries. Adults can enjoy tea or filter coffee, while little bunnies sip on refreshing juice.

🎟️ Breakfast is served from 9am and your hour breakfast experience includes a visit to The World Of Beatrix Potter afterwards!

Child (age 1-2): £9.50
Child (age 3+): £16.00
Adult: £27

Get hopping along and book your tickets before they run out 🐰🫶

https://worldofbeatrixpotter.com