Ambleside - 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.

Boats at Ambleside. Jetty for steamers in the background.

Get in

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

Get around

Map of Ambleside

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

See

  • 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. Stuart Roy Clarke (Q15438760) on Wikidata The Homes of Football on Wikipedia
  • 1 Wray Castle, Low Wray, LA22 0JA (4 miles south of Ambleside), 44 15394 33250, . Wray Castle (Q8037645) on Wikidata Wray Castle on Wikipedia
  • 2 Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, LA22 0LF (7 miles south of Ambleside), 44 15394 36269, . timed slots are available to book Hill Top Farm (Q3135646) on Wikidata Hill Top, Cumbria on Wikipedia

Do

Feed the swans near the jetty.

Ambleside Ducks.jpg
  • Stock Ghyll Force.
  • 1 Nab Cottage - Experiential English courses, Rydal, LA229SD Ambleside, 44 15394-35311, . 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.

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