Broad Leys Cumbria - WMBRC

25/04/2026

One word to describe membership at Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club based at historic house Broad Leys Cumbria - WMBRC

SPECIAL ✨

Moments on the water. Friendships on the terrace. Memories that last a lifetime.

Accepting membership for the new season.

Visit WMBRC.co.uk/membership for more details.

22/04/2026

🌿 Fancy doing something creative in a stunning location on Thursday 30th April?

Book onto our Botanical Casting Workshop at Broad Leys, an arts and crafts house, home of Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club 🌿

Join Angela Lawrence for a relaxed, hands-on evening creating beautiful botanical relief artwork using real leaves and flowers.

You’ll learn:
✨ How to select plants for strong impressions
✨ Composition and pressing techniques
✨ Mixing and pouring casting plaster
✨ Finishing and care techniques to use at home

No experience needed — just come along and enjoy a mindful, creative evening in the clubhouse.

🗓 Thursday 30 April
🕖 7:00pm
💷 £35 Members | £40 Non-members

Open to non-members, so feel free to bring friends and share the experience in our beautiful club setting.

📧 Book now: [email protected]
⚠️ Limited spaces available — early booking recommended!
🌍 For details on the club WMBRC.co.uk

11/04/2026

Exciting! 🤩

🌊🚤 SUSTAINABLE POWERBOAT RACING RETURNS TO WINDERMERE – SATURDAY 18 APRIL 🚤🌊

Our 3rd Sustainable Race Day is here and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever 🌱⚡

Join us at Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club for an exciting afternoon of high-speed racing with a sustainable twist!

🚤 What to expect:
• Approx. 16 powerboats racing
• 5–7 thrilling races between 12pm – 5pm
• FREE entry – open to everyone!

🌱 In association with Coryton – Sustain Fuels, this event showcases the future of powerboat racing—proving we can deliver incredible performance while moving away from fossil fuels.

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👀 Make a day of it:

• Watch from the beautiful lakeside grounds of Broad Leys
• Live commentary & race guide
• House tours available
• Complimentary cream tea at 2pm

📍 WMBRC, Broad Leys, Newby Bridge Rd, Windermere, LA23 3LJ

⚠️ Important:
• Limited parking – drop off preferred
• 7 minutes taxi from Bowness
• You can also spectate from the lake 🚤

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🏁 Whether you’re a motorsport fan, a family looking for a great day out, or just want to experience something unique on Windermere—this is not to be missed!

Let’s make it a fantastic start to the season—we’d love to see you there 🙌

🔗 For more information on sustainable fuels: https://coryton.com/
🔗 For more information on WMBRC: https://wmbrc.co.uk/





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25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone have a lovely day🎄🎅🏼🤶🏻🎁💝

19/11/2025

✨ A truly unique wedding venue ✨

Broad Leys is a historic Arts & Crafts house set on the shores of Windermere, offering a breathtaking lakeside backdrop for your special day. With beautiful grounds and stunning views, it’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable celebration and timeless wedding photos. 💍📸

As a private members’ club, we offer just five exclusive weekend wedding dates each year for non-members, making your day even more special. (Mid-week weddings also available.)

Choose from:
🏛️ Historic House Weddings
🌿 Lawn Marquee Weddings

For enquiries & viewings:
💻 https://www.wmbrc.co.uk/weddings-and-events
📧 [email protected]
📞 +44 15394 43284

19/11/2025

Looking for the perfect shoot location?
Broad Leys is now available to hire for photoshoots — inside, outside and lakeside. ✨📸

📧 [email protected]
📞 015394 43284

18/11/2025

‘You’re gonna need a bigger boat!’ 🛥️

16/11/2025

Sailing into married life at Broad Leys and with a little help from Windermere Lake Cruises 💐🚤💙

Learn more: wmbrc.co.uk/weddings-and-events

15/11/2025

Re-introducing Broad Leys ✨

Set on the shores of Windermere, Broad Leys is a landmark Arts & Crafts country house offering an unforgettable backdrop for stays, weddings and events.

From lakeside photographs to beautifully preserved period interiors, every detail of Broad Leys tells a story — and now, so can yours.

Follow us for real weddings and events, inspiration, behind-the-scenes moments and everything our unique and magical venue has to offer.

14/11/2025

🎉 Your Mid-Week Escape Just Got Better!

This winter, treat yourself to a magical mid-week stay at Broad Leys, the historic home of Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club, right in the heart of the Lake District.

Our private members’ club is opening its doors to non-members for unforgettable mid-week stays — and we’re adding a little winter sparkle…

✨ Special Offer:
Stay 2 nights (Wednesday & Thursday) between November 2025 and the end of March 2026 and enjoy 10% off.
(Excludes Christmas and New Year’s Eve)
➡️ Quote WINTER10 when booking - wmbrc.co.uk/accommodation

✨ What Awaits You

🌿 Lakeside tranquility
Six charming bedrooms, two with breathtaking lake-view suites.

🏛️ Arts & Crafts elegance
Original details by Charles F. A. Voysey — beautiful fireplaces, bay windows, and timeless character throughout.

🍳 Breakfast included
Choose from a hearty full Lakeland breakfast or a fresh continental start to your day.

🔥 Relaxation guaranteed
Enjoy peaceful lakeside strolls by day and cosy fireside evenings by night.

📍 Location: Broad Leys, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere, LA23 3LJ

☎️ Book / Enquire: [email protected] | 015394 43284

➡️ Ready for a mini-break that feels like a full escape?
See you by the lake! 🏞️💙