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Get up close to the 60th annual Birkett Trophy Yacht Race onboard an exclusive spectator cruise

Get up close to the 60th annual Birkett Trophy Yacht Race onboard an exclusive spectator cruise

From national champions to novices – sailors from across the country will descend on Ullswater next month for the 60th...

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Summer gin tasting cruises coming to Ullswater

Summer gin tasting cruises coming to Ullswater

A gin experience like no other is coming to Ullswater in the Lake District this summer, as the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ has...

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Tickets from 28th May are now live for Jubilee half term week and beyond

Tickets from 28th May are now live for Jubilee half term week and beyond

We have updated our ticketing system and you can now pick and mix your cruise times between all of our piers.

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Ullswater ‘Steamers’ finalist in North West Family Business Awards

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ finalist in North West Family Business Awards

It has just been announced that the iconic Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is a finalist in the ‘People’s Choice’ category...

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Sister attractions launch new VIP group experiences for 2022

Sister attractions launch new VIP group experiences for 2022

A new premium group package launched by Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway allows groups to immerse...

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Families invited to support Cumbrian wildlife with the RSPB

Families invited to support Cumbrian wildlife with the RSPB

Families are invited to learn all about Cumbria’s beautiful wildlife, natural habitats, and important local conservation...

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Ullswater 'Steamers' Launch 2022 Timetable

Ullswater 'Steamers' Launch 2022 Timetable

As the winter months come to a close and spring approaches Ullswater 'Steamers' look ahead to what is set to be another busy...

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Launch Of The Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank

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...

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Lake District attractions reveal new mascot costumes

Lake District attractions reveal new mascot costumes

The new t-shirts for Lake District heritage attractions Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater Steamers mascots were...

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Making memory trails in the Lake District using the wishtrip app

Making memory trails in the Lake District using the wishtrip app

One of the first visitor attractions in the north of England to join WishTrip, Ullswater Steamers are bringing their popular...

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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,...

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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...

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