Windermere Jetty Museum will feature in Michael Portillo’s Great Coastal Railway Journeys on BBC 2. The episode airs on Thursday 25 May at 6.30pm and explores Cumbria on one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Britain.
In the episode Michael goes out on Windermere Lake aboard Swallow. The boat features in Windermere Jetty Museum’s collection alongside it’s counterpart Amazon and can be viewed in our on-site wet dock. The boats are significant as they were used in the 2016 film adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s classic children’s novel Swallows and Amazons (1930). During the episode Michael sets sail on a very special journey with a lifelong devotee of Arthur Ransome’s famous novel as they soak up the views.
Michael Portillo’s newest TV series explores the beauty of Britain’s coastal regions. Travelling the length and breadth of the British Isles, from the Highlands of Scotland to the Isle of Wight, Michael explores the diversity of British landscapes. Engaging with local communities and learning about the incredible history and character of regions across the nation, the series offers a unique insight into the beautiful coastal areas that line our shores.
