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Ullswater 'Steamers'

Heritage Railway & Transport · Cumbria, England · Glenridding Pier (also Pooley Bridge Pier CA10 2NN), CA11 0US

Ullswater 'Steamers' is a heritage railway & transport in Cumbria, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £26 · Child £16 · Family £76
Checked on the official site (2026): round-the-lake adult £26, child (5-17) £16, family (2+2) £76; Glenridding-Howtown return £18 / £12.50 / £54.75; Pooley Bridge-Howtown return £16.50 / £11.50 / £50.25. Under-5s free; dogs £1.50. Aira Force pier is closed until 2027.
Opening timesOperates 363 days a year (can stop in storms); see the timetable. Aira Force pier closed until 2026.
Best time to goDry, calm days.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best ages3-10
Under-5s free.
If it rainsMixed: carriages are covered; stations are outdoor
ParkingPay-and-display at Glenridding pier (CA11 0US; coins or contactless); village parking 5 minutes from Pooley Bridge pier (CA10 2NN); none at Howtown. (Not stated)
FoodCafés in Glenridding and Pooley Bridge; Howtown Hotel tearoom.
Money saverCheck family return tickets and dining-train extras; book window seats.
Top tipsBoat trips on Ullswater between Glenridding, Howtown and Pooley Bridge.
What to packLayers, snacks, camera, change for kiosks

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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