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ULLSWATER THE LAKE DISTRICT Lake Cruises CHARTER PacK ullswater-steamers.co.uk Welcome Welcome to Ullswater ‘Steamers’. We have been sailing on England’s most beautiful lake since 1859 and operate one of the largest heritage vessel fleets in the world. All of our vessels have a wide range of excellent facilities including fully licensed bars with outside decking and indoor saloons. Ullswater is the perfect setting for a private charter, whether it is to create everlasting memories on your wedding day, celebrate a birthday or anniversary or host a corporate event. Set sail and enjoy the breath taking views all around you, dance the evening away onboard and capture unique wedding photos with a beautiful backdrop. The lake’s beauty has inspired many famous poets, artists and writers for centuries. One of the most famous poems ever written ‘The Daffodils’ was penned by William Wordsworth after a lake shore walk with his sister Dorothy on 15th April 1802. We highly recommend that you contact us so that we can show you around and ensure that you choose the right vessel for your private charter. Facilities Charter Packages Sail on our fleet of heritage vessels through the heart of World Ullswater ‘Steamers’ provide the perfect solution to host a private charter Heritage UNESCO Site, The Lake District National Park. on England’s most beautiful lake. Often compared to Lake Lucerne it is without a doubt one of the most spectacular settings for your special Sailing all year round* for both scheduled service and private charter occasion. hire. We have a wide range of private charter options and packages to suit Our fleet of heritage vessels offer a variety of options to suit every occasion for a variety of events, timings and budgets. both one hour or two hour charter packages. Our main pier houses are located at Glenridding and Pooley Bridge. Most of our private charters depart from A variety of seating options on our vessels include outside and under Glenridding, however departures from Pooley Bridge can be arranged for a small canopy seating on upper decks or fully enclosed heated saloons. surcharge*. Fully licensed bars and toilets onboard all vessels. Weddings MP3 compatible sound systems on our vessels so you can bring your Complete your wedding day by taking a cruise in the dramatic landscape of the Ullswater Valley and capturing those perfect wedding images. Why not arrange own music should you wish. a charter before or after the big day with your friends and family or simply relax We have four vessels that can accommodate different charter with your guests before the evening reception? options including live music, catering and dancing. Corporate Private show around of our vessels on prior arrangement. Our vessels provide unique venues for product launches, corporate entertainment, book signings, conferences or activity days with a difference! Corporate half day Complimentary cruise for brides to be and event organisers. and full day hire can also be arranged*. Pier house facilities include light refreshments, gift shops, free Wi-Fi Celebrations and accessible toilets. Are you looking for a way to celebrate your anniversary, birthday, child’s *Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Sailings are weather dependant. christening or just want to have a party? Look no further as our vessels can be dressed up with balloons or flowers to suit any occasion that you wish. *Dependant on the time of year and vessel availability. The Ullswater Valley PLACES TO StaY Another Place 017684 86442 Map Key another.place Bus Stop ‘Steamer’ Pier Crown Inn 017684 25869 crownpooleybridge.co.uk Refreshments Parking Glenridding Hotel 017684 82228 Information Pub theglenriddinghotel.com To Dalemain, Howtown Hotel 017684 86514 Toilets Places to Stay Rheged, To Penrith via howtown-hotel.co.uk Maiden Castle Penrith & M6 Eamont Bridge Shopping Ullswater ‘Steamers’ Inn on the Lake 017684 82444 Pooley Bridge lakedistricthotels.net/innonthelake Leeming House Hotel 034487 99142 macdonaldhotels.co.uk Watermillock Church N North Lakes Hotel 017688 68111 northlakeshotel.co.uk Gowbarrow Watermillock Patterdale Hotel 017684 82231 Swinburn ’ S patterdalehotel.co.uk R Park E To Keswick M A Pooley Bridge Inn 017684 86215 E T S pooleybridgeinn.co.uk ‘ R E Aira Force T Sun Inn 017684 86205 A W S suninnpooleybridge.co.uk L L Glencoyne U Waternook 077090 98507 Park waternookonullswater.com Glencoyne The Cockpit Stone Circle ‘ S T E A M E R S ’ W AT E R U L L S PLACES TO VISIT For a full list of attractions please visit Arthur’s Pike ullswater.com Aira Force Waterfall 017684 82067 Hallin Fell Bonscale Pike nationaltrust.org.uk Howtown Dalemain 017684 86450 Please Note: Map created from open source data. dalemain.com Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright Rheged 01768 868000 Glenridding and database rights 2016 rheged.com For more information visit: www.ullswater.com Lowther Castle & Gardens 01931 712192 lowthercastle.org Place Fell Dove Cottage 015394 35544 wordsworth.org.uk Patterdale HOW TO GET AROUND To Windermere via Kirkstone Pass ACE Taxis 017688 90731 Follow the daffodil logo to walk the Cumbria Classic Coaches 015396 23254 cumbriaclassiccoaches.co.uk Ullswater Way and take in the incredible Eden Taxis 017688 65432 scenery that has inspired artists, writers M & A Private Hire 017684 82372 and poets including William Wordsworth. maprivatehireglenridding.co.uk Penrith Taxis 017688 99298 Wedding Charters Celebrations & Corporate Add a diamond upgrade package and enjoy a Pink Prosecco or Cava reception for up to 60 guests. Create memories that you will never forget on your CELEBratIONS wedding day by welcoming your guests onboard with a Book a private charter with us to host your special celebration. We cater for glass of champagne as you set sail for a cruise on Ullswater. any occasion whether it’s for that special birthday, anniversary or engagement Host a celebratory toast and relax with everyone on this beautiful and party. Celebrate a christening or have a party with your friends onboard. You tranquil lake before your evening reception. Enjoy taking in the stunning can dress up your chosen vessel with balloons or flowers and then sit back views from the gentle rolling hills of the northern reach to the grandeur and enjoy the party – and the views of course! Our vessels offer a variety of of the southern reach; where the foothills of Helvellyn rise from the lake capacity for entertainment, dancing and catering, just ask us and we can give shore. The perfect backdrop for capturing your wedding photographs. For you our recommendations. something different, why not save the official speeches or cut the cake onboard? You could even have your first dance on one of our boats. CORPOrate We offer one hour* and two hours charters, in addition to our diamond We understand the integral role that corporate hospitality plays in developing upgrade package and the option to bring caterers and entertainment onboard. beneficial business relationships with clients and key personnel. Our aim is to If you wish to add catering or entertainment for your guests, please ask for our help you achieve and surpass your company aspirations on any event that you recommendations. Our caterers are all approved by ourselves as part of our book with us – and host you in an unusual setting! All packages we propose are sustainable procurement policy. carefully chosen to deliver quality, reliability and above all, a first class experience for your clients or guests, whether it be a product launch, corporate entertainment Our boats connect to some of the most famous and spectacular walking routes or another event. in the Lake District National Park. Extend your wedding and head out the day before or after for a cruise on our boats and a walk around the valley. This is Prices are available upon application, half and full day hire can be arranged available on our scheduled services only and group fares apply on parties of 10 outside our main season. or more when booked in advance. *Please note, our one hour charters are subject to operational restrictions in the main season. STEAMERS CUMBRIA MAP Education The Fleet InformationFind Us 44 We have five classic vessels in regular service creating one of the most 43 CARLISLE comprehensive collections of heritage vessels in Europe. Four of these are Edinburgh 42 available for you to charter. Glasgow M74 A74 Newcastle Please note that there is a surcharge for private charters on Friday, Saturday PENRITH 41 PENRITH T M6 J40 Sunday and Bank Holidays. Charter prices quoted are for Glenridding COCKERMOUTH M6 A66 York departures only; please contact us for Pooley Bridge departures (surcharge A66 40 A66 Liverpool may apply). All vessels have an MP3 compatible sound system. Manchester A595 KESWICK M6 WHITEHAVEN 39 ULLSWATER Birmingham M.Y. Raven Capacity - number of people: T H E L A K E D I S T R I C T A592 Launched on the 16th With catering and/or dancing 90 M1 London M5 July 1889, Raven is the With no catering 120 GRASMERE M6 AMBLESIDE With no catering or dancing 150 largest of our traditional 38 RAVENGLASS vessels. We were inspired WINDERMERE A591 to build Raven directly by leading tour operator A595 KENDAL OXENHOLME 37 Thomas Cook. A5092 A590 36 JUST M.Y. Lady of the Lake Capacity - number of people: 10 miNUTES Launched on 26th June With catering and/or dancing 70 J40, M6 1877, she is believed to With no catering or dancing 100 be the oldest working passenger vessel in the world. She has a Booking Enquiries Getting Here refurbished and extended If you have any questions about booking a Glenridding CA11 0US private charter we are here to help! You can saloon and bar.