Group Itinerary: An Ullswater adventure

Spend a day in the Ullswater Valley, calling in at a unique visitor centre, a historic mansion and soaking up the dramatic mountain views aboard an Ullswater ‘Steamer’. 

The fells and mountains mirrored in the lake are beautiful from whichever angle they are viewed, but from on-board the Ullswater ‘Steamers,’ they are simply stunning. Some of the spectacular views of Helvellyn and the Ullswater Valley cannot be seen from the shore, only from the Lake.

10am - Rheged 

Rheged is Europe’s largest grass covered building, designed to resemble a Lakeland hill. With an IMAX Screen showing 3D films, a Gallery with changing exhibitions plus a range of shops and a cafe there’s plenty to discover.  There's free entry to Rheged and free parking.
Website: www.rheged.com
Location: Just off the M6 (Junction 40) at Penrith.

12noon - Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens

Discover four centuries of house architecture, celebrated gardens and historic parkland at Dalemain Mansionn (home to the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards.)  There’s a Medieval Hall tearoom serving a delicious selection of home-made food.  Dalemain is also famous for it's Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis grandis Dalemain), which is unique to the gardens of Dalemain Mansion.
Website: www.dalemain.com
Location: On the A592 Penrith to Ullswater road, 3 miles from the M6, J40, 2 miles from Ullswater at Pooley Bridge.

Mid afternoon - Ullswater ‘Steamers’ trip

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ run services all year round with Piers at Glenridding, Pooley Bridge, Howtown and Aira Force.  Exact timings for sailings are available via the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ website.

Coaches can drop off at Pooley Bridge Pier and meet group in Glenridding.
Website: www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

All group visits should be pre-booked with individual attractions. For more information and assistance please contact Penrith TIC.