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Ullswater Steamers to receive 425,000 from second round of the Government Culture Recovery Fund
Now, in these challenging times, it’s our turn to show our support for culture. With an unprecedented investment through the Culture Recovery Fund, the government is #HereForCulture so it can weather the storm of coronavirus and...
Friends of the Ullswater Way - Understanding Ullswater Evening Talk Programme for 2021
Please see the press release for further details including a draft programme for all talks. Jeff Cowton, Curator and Head of Learning at the Wordsworth Trust in Grasmere, will start the charity's Understanding Ullswater Evening Talk Programme...
Lake District lovers can tune in to visit virtually
With national and international travel on hold whilst the country awaits the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, people across the UK can visit the Lake District, Cumbria from the comfort of their living rooms this weekend. Viewers...
Private winter cruises for household 'bubbles' take to the water
As hospitality businesses prepare to reopen for business tomorrow, Wednesday 2 December, Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is set to launch new socially distanced private cruises alongside its usual winter scheduled services. The one-hour...
Greener future for one of UK's most historic 'steamers'
One of the UK’s most historic pleasure ‘steamers’ has had a mini makeover, to help passengers returning to the Lake District after lockdown enjoy a greener, sleeker visitor experience. First launched in 1889, MY Raven is...
Ullswater Steamers launch new VIP group tours for 2021
New VIP group cruises being launched by Ullswater ‘Steamers’ for 2021 will give group tour operators exclusive sailings on a dedicated heritage vessel, to take in some of the most epic views in the Lake District National...
Winter sailings unveiled, alongside new private cruises for household bubbles
Taking effect from next Monday 26 October, the new seasonal timetable for 2020/21 will enable people to link up with the Ullswater Way walking route and some of the most iconic views in the Lake District National Park throughout the winter...
Ullswater 'Steamers' makes prestigious list of top UK heritage attractions
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ has been named as one of the UK’s top historic attractions by Which? Travel magazine – beating the likes of Westminster Abbey, Hampton Court Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral. The new list, just...
Ullswater 'Steamers' to sail from July 6; Long-awaited summer timetable published
2020’s summer timetable published Six daily return journeys set to return for the season Glenridding – Aira Force cruise route also returns The Ullswater ‘Steamers’ summer timetable has been published, covering...
Celebrate and Keep Safe on VE Day
This Friday (8th May) marks a double celebration in Pooley Bridge and Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is inviting everyone to their VE Day #StayHomeStreetParty in the same week that a major milestone is reached in the town’s Pooley...