Ullswater Events - Things to do in the Lake District

Ready for some unforgettable days out on the water? Discover the magic of the Lake District with Ullswater 'Steamers' lake cruises! Get ready for the return of beloved classic events, such as the popular Gin Cruises featuring live entertainment by Fiona Hanlon. And don't miss our foodie summer cruises, including the famous fish and chip supper evening cruises with live music from Pete Lashley. With even more dates planned from Glenridding pier, your perfect Lake District adventure awaits!

Come and meet the RSPB at Glenridding Pier

24th May 2025

Visit us at Glenridding pier and find out about the work of the RSPB in our local area and how you can give a helping hand...

Summer Evening Gin Tasting Cruise

27th Jun 2025 4th Jul 2025 11th Jul 2025 18th Jul 2025 25th Jul 2025

A Gin experience like no other! A special summer evening gin tasting cruise with Chestnut House and Ullswater 'Steamers'....

Fish & chip supper cruises from Pooley Bridge

1st Jul 2025 8th Jul 2025 22nd Jul 2025 5th Aug 2025 19th Aug 2025

A firm favourite, it’s the return of our fish & chip evening cruise, featuring musical entertainment from Pete Lashley....

Birkett Trophy Cruise

5th Jul 2025

Come along and join our spectator cruise for the Ullswater Yacht Club’s biggest event of the year, the Lord Birkett Memorial...

Fish and Chip Supper Cruises from Glenridding

15th Jul 2025 29th Jul 2025 12th Aug 2025 26th Aug 2025

A firm favourite, it’s the return of our fish & chip evening cruise from Glenridding pier, featuring musical entertainment...

Bluebird K7 is returning to Ullswater

23rd Jul 2025

The legendary hydroplane, Bluebird K7 will be returning to Ullswater in Cumbria on the 23rd of July 2025 to celebrate the...

Early Bird Photography Dawn Cruise

6th Nov 2025

Capture the beauty of autumn through your camera lens on a 2-3 hour cruise accompanied by professional photographer Charlotte...

Glenridding Pier Departure	Howtown Pier	Pooley Bridge Pier Arrival	Pooley Bridge Pier Departure	Howtown Pier	Glenridding Pier Arrival
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14:55	15:30	15:55	16:05	16:30	17:05

Glenridding Pier Departure	Howtown Pier	Pooley Bridge Pier Arrival	Pooley Bridge Pier Departure	Howtown Pier	Glenridding Pier Arrival
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Glenridding Pier Departure	Howtown Pier Set Down	Pooley Bridge Pier Arrival	Pooley Bridge Pier Departure	Howtown Pier Set Down	Glenridding Pier Arrival
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09:45	10:20	10:45	11:05	11:30	12:05
10:45	11:20	11:45	12:00	12:25	13:00
11:15	11:50	12:15	12:25	12:50	13:25
12:20	12:55	13:20	14:00	14:25	15:00
13:40	14:15	14:40	14:50	15:15	15:50
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15:20	15:55	16:20	16:30	16:55	17:30
16:00	16:35	17:00	17:05	17:30	18:05
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Glenridding Pier Departure	Aira Force Pier Departure
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GR (D)	HT	PB (A)	PB(D)	HT	GR(A)
09:45	10:20	-	-	10:20	10:55
11:05	11:40	12:05	12:10	12:35	13:10
13:40	14:15	14:40	14:45	15:10	15:45

Ullswater Events - Things to do in the Lake District

Come and meet the RSPB at Glenridding Pier

24th May 2025

Summer Evening Gin Tasting Cruise

27th Jun 2025 4th Jul 2025 11th Jul 2025 18th Jul 2025 25th Jul 2025

Fish & chip supper cruises from Pooley Bridge

1st Jul 2025 8th Jul 2025 22nd Jul 2025 5th Aug 2025 19th Aug 2025

Birkett Trophy Cruise

5th Jul 2025

Fish and Chip Supper Cruises from Glenridding

15th Jul 2025 29th Jul 2025 12th Aug 2025 26th Aug 2025

Bluebird K7 is returning to Ullswater

23rd Jul 2025

Early Bird Photography Dawn Cruise

6th Nov 2025

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