Aquarium of the Lakes

The Aquarium of the Lakes, redeveloped in Feb. 2002, is a multi-level freshwater attraction at Lakeside on the southern shore of Lake Windermere. The more than 30 displays use the latest technology and are set up to follow a river from its felltop beginning to its end in Morecambe Bay. Each area-mountain stream, river, lake, seashore, and bay-is decorated with Lake District murals and uses sound effects.

Wildlife in and around the lake are part of the largest collection of freshwater fish in the UK. Visitors will see otters, sharks, rays, and pike among the living attractions. A sunken shipwreck gives panoramic views into the aquarium's Lake Windermere tank.

The new cinema attraction provides an audio-visual trip above and below the surface of Lake Windermere. Other new interactive displays include plasma screens, a miniature working waterwheel, and a miniature lighthouse.

The Aquarium of the Lakes
Located on minor road off the A590 from Newby Bridge. Can be reached by train in summer and by Lake Windermere cruises.

Open daily throughout the year, April-Oct from 9am-6pm; Nov-March closes at 5pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Closed Christmas day.
Shop and cafe.

Address: Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8AS
Tel. 01539 530153
Fax: 01539 530152
E-mail: aquariumofthelakes@reallive.co.uk
Website: www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk/index.htm

Photo to by Julian Thurgood

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