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Lakes Aquarium

Newby Bridge

An aquarium at Lakeside on the southern tip of Windermere, showing native lake species, otters, piranhas and rainforest animals, with daily talks. It is open daily from 10am.

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Where to stay

  • Newby BridgeVillage about 1 mile away, with a hotel and inns
  • Bowness-on-WindermereLakeside town with many hotels, about 25 minutes by car
  • WindermereMain Lake District rail town, about 30 minutes away by car
  • UlverstonMarket town about 25 minutes away
  • Grange-over-SandsSeaside town on Morecambe Bay, about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Leave the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A590 to Newby Bridge, then the road towards Hawkshead for about 1 mile
  • A large pay-and-display car park is next to the aquarium
  • The nearest bus stop is at Newby Bridge, about 1 mile away
  • Windermere Lake Cruises run to Lakeside from Bowness and Ambleside, and steam trains run from Haverthwaite from Easter to the end of October
TipA boat or steam train to Lakeside makes the trip part of the day out; combined aquarium and cruise tickets are cheaper than buying separately.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Lakes Aquarium?

Newby Bridge: Village about 1 mile away, with a hotel and inns. Bowness-on-Windermere: Lakeside town with many hotels, about 25 minutes by car. Windermere: Main Lake District rail town, about 30 minutes away by car. Ulverston: Market town about 25 minutes away. Grange-over-Sands: Seaside town on Morecambe Bay, about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to Lakes Aquarium?

Leave the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A590 to Newby Bridge, then the road towards Hawkshead for about 1 mile. A large pay-and-display car park is next to the aquarium. The nearest bus stop is at Newby Bridge, about 1 mile away. Windermere Lake Cruises run to Lakeside from Bowness and Ambleside, and steam trains run from Haverthwaite from Easter to the end of October.

Any tips for visiting Lakes Aquarium?

A boat or steam train to Lakeside makes the trip part of the day out; combined aquarium and cruise tickets are cheaper than buying separately.

Which airport is closest to Lakes Aquarium?

The nearest airport on this site is Leeds Bradford Airport, about 60 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.