Ambleside

Ambleside is a town in Cumbria. It is located at the head of Windermere, England’s largest lake, within the Lake District National Park.

Get in

Ambleside is an easy bus trip from Windermere and you can also catch a boat from various destinations on Lake Windermere.

Map of Ambleside

Ambleside is a small village so most places can be visited by walking around.

The Armitt Library and Museum. Provides a fascinating source of local history.
Stock Ghyll Force. Spectacular 70 foot waterfall
Bridge House. 17th-century structure over Stock Ghyll, now used as an information centre for the national Trust.
Homes of Football, 100 Lake Road, ☏ +44 15394 34440. Weekdays 10am – 2pm (guaranteed, will sometimes stay open later). Weekends 10.30am – 4.30pm. Exhibition of photographs by Stuart Clarke, taken at football matches or football-related events all around the world. A fascinating insight into football culture. Strongly recommended.
54.400611-2.9642371 Wray Castle, Low Wray, LA22 0JA (4 miles south of Ambleside), ☏ +44 15394 33250, wraycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk.
54.351101-2.970542 Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, LA22 0LF (7 miles south of Ambleside), ☏ +44 15394 36269, hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk. timed slots are available to book

Feed the swans near the jetty.

Stock Ghyll Force.
54.448901-2.9962471 Nab Cottage - Experiential English courses, Rydal, LA229SD Ambleside, ☏ +44 15394-35311, tim@nabcottage.com. Nab Cottage is an English language school in the Lake District where students and teachers live and study together in a 15th century farm house. Courses may be combined with yoga, walking or personal development. (updated Oct 2016)

54.420524-2.9618051 Waterhead, Lake Road, ☏ +44 15394 32566. Check-in: 3:00pm, check-out: 11:00am. 4 stat town house boutique hotel. £56.50-£113 pppn.
The Drunken Duck Inn, ☏ +44 15394 36347, info@drunkenduckinn.co.uk. Barngates, Tariff £90 upwards.
Ambleside Lodge, Rothay Road, LA22 0EJ, ☏ +44 15394 31681, enquiries@ambleside-lodge.com. Bed and Breakfast. Tariff £30 upwards. Self-catering.
54.427-2.9682 Rothay Manor, Rothay Bridge, Ambleside LA22 0EH, ☏ +44 1539 433605. Hotel in 19th C building a short walk from town, great comfort and dining. Open Feb-Dec. B&B double £170. (updated Jul 2020)

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