October 2024 by Mikki Dewis
Situated at the North end of Lake Windermere at Newbry Bridge is Lakes Quarium. Tickets are reasonably priced, and there is a good variety of fish and other animals/insects to see. Also, there is a gift shop and cafe next door as well as toilets (which are very clean. You can take a tour of Lake Windermere from here, and there is a ferry that will take you across to Fells Foot. We'll worth a visit.
October 2024 by Scott Appleby
A great experience, especially for babies. The bright colours and movement of the fish really gets their attention.
The venue is quite small and you're round the whole thing in less than 40 minutes. There are also no toilets inside the building and you'll need to use the ones on the railway platform around the corner. There is also a cafe and boat stop on the platform so plenty to see. Well worth the visit.
October 2024 by Stephen Huggart
For the price not a lot to look at,
October 2024 by Peter Erdelyi
The river with the boats,the bridges with the original buildings and the steam engine makes to be the English Lucerne.(Lucerne - Swiss turist town)
Absolutely astonishing view,from this location you can see Fell Foot with its historic baot house,or just take a tour with the train.
Whole weekend fun for the family with children and elderly.Great,unforgattable.
September 2024 by Thomas morgan
Small aquarium, definitely worth seeing the otter talk at half 11. Ants were very call crawling along the rope.
Combined boat and aquarium ticket is excellent value at £26 per adult. Under threes are free for both. 4 &5 year olds are paid at aquarium but free on the boat.
September 2024 by Tom Frost
Doesn?t take long to visit but definitely worth it. Loved the otters and the leaf cutter ants. Worth knowing the car park is £3 for 2 hours, cash only. Plenty of views to take in after the aquarium to use up the rest of the 2 hours. Visited during the week and we almost had the place to ourselves. If you buy tickets online before midnight of the day you visit, you can save around £2 per ticket.
September 2024 by Manjari Manokar
There is nothing in the aquarium, it is filthy and not maintained properly. Not worth the money.
September 2024 by steve dutch
Love it. So many different areas to see. The underwater tunnel is fascinating but where else can you see leaf cutter ants at work or poison dart frogs. On top of coral reefs, otters etc all in natural as possible habitats
September 2024 by julie cohen
Small aquarium, entertaining for the kids and the part with the ants was amazing but unfortunately, it seems that most of the people/families visit that place on rainy days and it can get crowded very quickly, making the experience quite painful.
Also, the place looks very old and would need some refreshment.
September 2024 by Daniel Jackson
The aquarium itself is good and interesting with a limited length that holds childrens interest. We have visited before and pre-booked expected limited availability on a wet august day.
On arrival we found people queuing out the door as there was no limitation to numbers other than how quickly they could take people's money. This lead to people queuing through the length of aquarium, line astern.
This did somewhat impact the enjoyment of the experience as you are forced to move at the pace of everyone else and queue to see each exhibit. Our more claustrophobic party member was certainly quite uncomfortable.
September 2024 by Ruski Ryan
Expensive venue for a visit and to be honest it was a let down, not much to see and not very informative, you can learn more on You-tube.
September 2024 by Mia
Very overcrowded and underwhelming, had nice sights but not worth the high price and chaos.
September 2024 by J McQueeney
Looking for something to do on a rainy day and decided to visit the Lakes Aquarium. Some very good exhibits, but let down by the need for repairs that aren't addressed - several displays were difficult to see because lighting was not working. The PA system for the otter enclosure was not working (the sign saying this suggested this wasn't a new thing), so the young lady who was training the otters had to come outside and explain the same thing to many groups of people. She was excellent with her knowledge and with explaining, but having to make up for a broken PA system isn't good.
Surprise exhibits of the field mice and ants were very nice to see.
September 2024 by BogdanB
Lakes Aquarium?a watery wonderland nestled on the southern shore of Windermere in the Lake District! ??? Let?s dive into its depths and discover the magic it holds:
Underwater Marvels: Picture yourself passing through an underwater tunnel?a liquid corridor where sturgeon, carp, and diving ducks glide gracefully. It?s like stepping into a serene aquatic ballet! ??
Local and Exotic Residents: From freshwater fish native to the UK to intriguing marine species, the Lakes Aquarium hosts a diverse array of creatures. Keep an eye out for reptiles and amphibians too?they?re the silent storytellers of the water. ??
Lake Windermere Views: As you explore, steal glances at Lake Windermere?the grand dame of English lakes. Its blue expanse stretches out, framed by rolling hills and ancient woodlands. It?s a view that whispers tales of adventure and tranquility. ???
Joey?s Café: Fancy a cuppa? Joey?s Café awaits, offering drinks and snacks. Sip your latte while gazing at the water?it?s like sipping history itself. ??
Important Note: If you plan to visit, consider booking tickets in advance to save time and ensure a smooth journey. And who knows, maybe Nessie herself will make a cameo appearance! ??
Now, let?s plan our visit:
By Foot: Follow lakeshore tracks from Ferry Head (a scenic 4-mile stroll) or explore off-road paths from the north (look for those friendly blue signs). ????
By Bus: Regular buses from Ambleside, Hawkshead, Windermere, and Coniston stop nearby. A 20-minute stroll brings you to the aquarium. ?
By Bicycle: Off-road cycle paths lead from Ambleside (signed Bowness via Ferry) and from the south of the castle. Wind in your hair, wheels spinning?pure magic! ????
And remember, even if you can?t physically visit, our imaginations can explore boundless realms. So, raise your virtual snorkel to the Lakes Aquarium?a place where water meets wonder! ??
By the way, have you ever daydreamed about swimming alongside colorful fish or exploring mysterious underwater caves? Let?s weave our own aquatic tales! ??
September 2024 by Arron Watson
Great to see a UK nature aquarium educating people about invasive species and native species. A couple of the enclosures were a little small but the overall theme for going from lake to sea and following the coast and seeing things like star fish you can see at the coast was really different and good. For 10 quid or under if you book a head it was enjoyable.
