Windermere Jetty Museum

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£2,000 - £13,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 45
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Description

At Windermere Jetty Museum, we’re delighted to offer a truly unique venue in the heart of the Lake District for intimate weddings. Whether you’re looking to simply hire our event rooms or wish to personalise your own wedding package, we’re here to make it special. As a small team, we’re dedicated to creating lasting memories for you and your guests, treating you like part of the family every step of the way. Windermere Jetty Museum is licensed to hold wedding ceremonies and these can take place in our wet dock, event space, café, exhibition galleries and fire station. If you choose to hold your ceremony with us, we would first ask that you check that the registrar has availability. The registrars are based in Kendal, their contact number is 0300 303 2472 and they can be contacted Monday – Friday from 9am – 4.30pm. Please note that our packages do not include the cost of the registrar, celebrant, or marriage license. This is only a suggestion and to give a flavour of the type of thing we an offer at Windermere Jetty Museum… A room for the Registrar to interview the bride & groom to prior to the ceremony Wedding ceremony in either our wet dock, event space, café, exhibition galleries and fire station Opportunity for photos around the site with stunning lake views A champagne and canape reception in our event space Boats trips on our heritage boat Outside space We’re happy to discuss ideas and thoughts in order to make it the perfect day and we try to accommodate whatever is possible within our environment

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tracey Chaplin
Congratulations. We invite you for a unique ceremony at Windermere Jetty Museum. We have lots of different options for you to choose from. Step into a contemporary style venue with instant access to the lake, offering stunning backdrops for your wedding or partnership in the heart of the Lake District. Get in touch to share your ideas, request a tour, or discuss how we can make your day magical. 01539 693740 or email tchaplin@lakelandarts.org.uk Kindest regards, Lakeland Arts

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2019
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Windermere Jetty Museum

Wedding Venue Type
Museum / Attraction
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
45
Reception Capacity
70

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Sound System Available

Wedding Venue Details

Disabled Access
Outdoor Reception Space
On-Site Parking
Water View
Exclusive Use

Wedding Catering

Champagne and canapes offered in house and external catering options available.
External Catering Permitted
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Windermere Jetty Museum

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,000 - £13,000
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Packages (total price)
£1,500 - £13,000
Number of guests included: 70
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Reviews for Windermere Jetty Museum
(8)

Sara and Bob
Happy couple married in June
December 2024
Amazing team
We had the most amazing day and a huge part of that was down to the fabulous team who were always there to answer any questions on the day and also during the run up to the day. The venue and location was just stunning.
Couples family
Wedding: May
December 2024
Stunning location
Service, staff, facilities and location.....just stunning.
Adam and Suzie
Happy couple married in June
December 2024
A beautiful day in such a beautiful environment
We loved the space from the minute we saw it and were so happy that we decided to do our wedding properly at Windermere Jetty Museum. We were truly delighted to be able to have our closest family and friends share a beautiful day in such a beautiful environment.
Hollie and Rich
Happy couple married in April
December 2024
An exceptional place for a wedding
An exceptional place. It was honestly a pleasure to have our wedding at Windermere Jetty Museum. The team were such a nice bunch of folk and we can safely say, we all had a blast on the day
Emily and Ryan
Happy couple married in May
December 2024
The most incredible spot for a wedding
We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone at Windermere Jetty Museum for making our special day such a fun time for everyone. The most incredible spot for a wedding...amazing views. Thank you
Emily
Happy couple married in April
December 2024
It was such a wonderful day
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding day so memorable. It was such a wonderful day and your museum provided a beautiful backdrop.
Emily and Freddy
Happy couple married in May
October 2024
We had the best day ever...
Just a quick note to say a massive, massive thank you for yesterday. We had the best day ever and you and the rest of the staff were incredible! You guys were awesome, incredible job all around.
Hannah & Joe
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
We had the most wonderful time...
A huge thank you for accommodating and overseeing our big day. We had the most wonderful time and you made the whole thing run seamlessly! We wish you all the best in making Windermere Jetty Museum a popular wedding venue - we hope we didn’t put you off! We're very much looking forward to re-visiting the museum for a lakeside lunch. We’ll be back year after year.

Location & Contact Details for Windermere Jetty Museum

Wedding Venue Address

Rayrigg Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It is best to enter our venue address into Google Maps and arrive by either car or public transport: Windermere Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 1BN

Nearest Town

Bowness on Windermere

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M6 and junction 36

Nearest Train Station

Windermere

Nearest Airport

Manchester Airport

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Windermere Jetty Museum Wedding Showcase

7th September 2025
Pop in during the day to discover what Windermere Jetty Museum could look like on your special day and chat to our friendly team about what we can offer.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Windermere Jetty Museum?

A small intimate one with the bride & groom and their children...they were delighted with the location having never visited until the day before their wedding.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Take time to consider what you want from the day and enjoy the build up as well as the day itself.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Newspapers printed with information about the couple and their special day.

Describe Windermere Jetty Museum in 5 adjectives

Modern. Picturesque. Captivating. Atmospheric. Unusual.

Where’s the best photo spot at Windermere Jetty Museum?

The best photo spot at Windermere Jetty Museum is right by our charming outdoor café. You'll have instant lakeshore access, with breathtaking views of Windermere and the dramatic Cumbrian fells creating the perfect backdrop for your photos. It’s a favourite spot for capturing those unforgettable moments!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Windermere Jetty Museum?

Not yet!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Smoked salmon, lemon flavoured cheese & cucumber mini brioche

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Cheese and biscuits.

What is Windermere Jetty Museum most unique feature?

Our personalised customer service

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The whole site, its location and the team that we work with.
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