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Launch Of The Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank
A very special and unique event is planned to take place on Wednesday 29th September: a cruise on Ullswater, offered by Ullswater Steamers, to inaugurate a new Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank. Exactly one year after the concept was first...
Lake District attractions reveal new mascot costumes
The new t-shirts for Lake District heritage attractions Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater Steamers mascots were unveiled this week at Glenridding pier. Designed by young visitors Arabella aged 4 years and Rebecca aged 12, the...
Making memory trails in the Lake District
One of the first visitor attractions in the north of England to join WishTrip, Ullswater Steamers are bringing their popular walking trails to new audiences and encouraging visitors to share their holiday memories of the Lake...
New campaign encourages visitors to travel by train
Cumbria Tourism is teaming up with Avanti West Coast and Network Rail for the launch of a new high-profile marketing campaign, aimed at getting more people back onto train services as they head to – and around - Cumbria during the school...
Pushing the boat out for visitors
One of Cumbria’s most instantly recognisable visitor attractions says it’s great to see people starting to feel more confident about rediscovering everything the county has to offer. Ullswater Steamers has one of the largest heritage...
New private �bubble� cruises launch on Ullswater
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is launching a series of personalised bubble cruises to help reunite family and friends after months apart. The one-hour sailings from Glenridding will enable up to 12 people from two households - or six...
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...