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Ambleside

At the northern end of Windermere is the popular market town of Ambleside, perfectly located in the heart of the national park. Surrounded by majestic Lakeland fells, Ambleside’s roots are in the medieval woollen trade, but the town you see today is primarily Victorian, built of traditional grey slate.

With easy access to Grasmere, Keswick, Windermere and an unrivalled range of water sports, walks, climbs, cycling and much more, Ambleside is very popular with both leisure visitors wanting a relaxing break and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a challenge. There are also some fabulous restaurants, cafés and pubs to satisfy the discerning palette and numerous award-winning ales to quench your thirst. Ambleside’s specialist shops offer a welcome variation on high street chains. There is no shortage of outdoor clothing specialists waiting to kit you out in the latest gear for any activity, from walking to windsurfing.

Lakeside Pier

Described by purists as ‘the true Lake District’, Ambleside is a walkers’ paradise. Plenty of routes begin from near the Waterhead Pier, so why not grab a copy of Windermere Lake Cruises’ handy walkers leaflet – or even better, buy a copy of ‘Walks Around Windermere’ from the attraction’s team – a labour of love by local man, the late Jim Fleming.

Waterhead Pier is less than a mile from Ambleside’s town centre, being just a pleasant stroll or electric shuttle bus ride away.

The Armitt Museum art gallery and reference library gives you the chance to explore the history of life and arts of the Lakes. In addition, there’s also an exhibition about the life of Kurt Schwitters and of course, lots to learn about Beatrix Potter. There’s also information on the nearby remains of a Roman site, which is free to explore.

Zeffirellis is Ambleside’s famous independent cinema, offering viewings of films made by new and emerging talents, while Fellinis shows art-house and independent films, as well as holding performances. There’s also The Old Courthouse Gallery which showcases the best arts and crafts on offer in the Lakes.
For some quality outdoor time, check out Rydal Mount and Gardens. The home of William Wordsworth for nearly 40 years, this house inspired many of his poems – and tweaks to existing works including his world-famous 'Daffodils'.

After exploring Ambleside, make use of the Langdale Rambler bus service between March 25 and November 3 to visit other surrounding towns and villages before heading back to Ambleside.

Before getting back on a Steamer, you can also have a go in a self-drive power boat or rowing boat. Just ask the team on the lake shore!

Food & Drink in Ambleside

The Old Stamp House, Ambleside

Chic British dining in the local restaurants using locally sourced produce, to quirky off the beaten track cafes,
are just some of the delicious treats Ambleside has in store for you.

Wild food has become very ’now’ and no more so than in Ambleside,
where there’s ingredients from shore sourced seaweed to forest-picked mushrooms.

Impeccable Cumbrian provenance is readily available here, from Herdwick lamb to speciality sausage and Windermere Char (local fish). But it’s not all Cumberland sausage here, there’s also a sophisticated range of vegetarian restaurants and cafes in Ambleside.

There’s everything here from the finest of dining in the many top-quality hotels and restaurants, to quirky bistros in cellars, to going continental with Italian restaurants, or even contemporary Thai.

Bustling cafes with fabulous menus bring a dazzle to the centre of town, offering light lunches and tapas, or morning coffee with freshly baked pastries and cakes. No visit would be complete, without a visit to one of the town’s traditional pubs, or a little way out of town to Lakeland’s highest pub, offering soaring views.

Try one of the many Craft beers for that post-hike lift, or while away an evening sampling locally casked ales or a glass of wine, listening to a gig or one of the many other musical entertainments going on in the town.

Culture & Heritage


Ambleside’s origins date from Romans, who built a stone fort at Waterhead called Galava around AD 120 (now in Borrans Field) - one of a number built to secure trade and service routes through the south lakes.

Galava was linked to the Roman port at Ravenglass (via Hardknott Pass), to Brocavum (Brougham) near Penrith along ‘High Street' (an elevated Roman road between Ullswater and Haweswater), and southwards to Watercrook, near Kendal.

Once the Romans left around AD 400, the Vikings moved in, founding a settlement on high ground above the town centre. It is thought that Ambleside may have been named after a Norseman called Amal (i.e. Amal's saeter - or summer pasture).

Ambleside was granted a market charter in 1650, and Market Place became the commercial centre for agriculture and the wool trade.

The old packhorse trail (now a bridleway) between Ambleside and Grasmere was the main route between the two towns before the new turnpike road was completed in 1770 (now the A591). Smithy Brow at the end of the trail was where packponies were re-shod after their journey.

With the coming of the turnpikes, the packhorse trains were superseded by horse-drawn stagecoaches, which regularly travelled between Keswick and Kendal (via Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere).

The Salutation Hotel, a former hostelry dating from 1656, developed into a coaching inn where horses could be stabled overnight. The Royal Oak and the White Lion were also coaching inns.

Surrounding Areas


Wray - Wray is home to Wray Castle. What you will see is a fascinating building with hints of its 'grand' past and plenty of signs of its varied history. Make sure you join one of the National Trust's free tours to get its full life story.

Waterhead - Passing through Waterhead approaching Ambleside from the South on the A591 you can find a variety of water-front shops, attractions, cafes & hotels. As well as public benches to sit and enjoy the sweeping views across Windermere and the opposite fells.

Did you know?

  1. Bridge House, Ambleside
    Bridge House
    The iconic Bridge House is a tiny house over Stock Beck in the centre of the town and one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District.
  2. Galava Roman Fort
    Galava Roman Fort
    Built around AD 120, the original stone fort of Galava at Waterhead stood on a raised platform to avoid flooding from the rivers Rothay & Brathay.
  3. The Struggle, Ambleside
    The Struggle
    ‘The Struggle’ aptly describes the steep ascent out of Ambleside to the Kirkstone Inn, one of the highest hostelries in the UK.
  4. Kurt Schwitters
    Kurt Schwitters (1887 - 1948)
    Although unrecognised in his lifetime, Schwitters is now recognised as a master of collages and abstract assemblages.
  5. William Green
    William Green (1760 - 1823)
    William Green was a fine draughtsman and engraver who lived in Ambleside from 1800 to 1823. He produced renowned accurate representations of Lakeland landscapes and buildings.
  6. Herbert Bell
    Herbert Bell (1856 - 1946)
    Herbert Bell’s photographic studies of local landscapes, architecture and working life in the Lake District are an invaluable record of social history.

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Table Settings at The Restaurant at Ambleside Salutation Hotel in Ambleside, Lake District
The Restaurant at Ambleside Salutation Hotel

Our air-conditioned Brasserie is open to both residents and non-residents for Lunch & Dinner and…

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Lake Road Car Park, Ambleside

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Waterhead Car Park

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Abseiling with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
Abseiling with Mountain Journeys

For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…

High Sweden Bridge
High Sweden Bridge

Cutting deeply into the hills on the northern side of Ambleside, the wild and lonely valley of…

Delicious Meals at The Ambleside Inn in Ambleside, Lake District
The Ambleside Inn - Food & Drink

The Ambleside Inn is located in the heart of the popular Lake District town of Ambleside and offers…

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Rydal Road Car Park

Tariff type: Multi Tariff. Public toilets on site.

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It's a Wonderful Life

Come and join us for this Christmas Classic and enjoy a glass of delicious mulled wine with every…

Seating and Dining Room at the Old Stamp House Restaurant in Ambleside, Lake District © Phil Rigby Photography
Old Stamp House Restaurant

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Windermere Lake Cruises in the Lake District, Cumbria
Windermere Lake Cruises, Waterhead

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Scandale and Red Screes
Scandale and Red Screes

Secretly tucked away behind Ambleside is the high valley of Scandale.

Photo from Royal Ballet 2023/24 Season: The Nutcracker, Screening at Fellinis in Ambleside, Lake District
Royal Ballet 2023/24 Season: The Nutcracker

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else…

The Mountain Road
The Mountain Road

This ride is one for toughies on mountain bikes.

Exterior at Elterwater Hostel in Elterwater, Lake District
Elterwater Hostel

This independent, hostel is perfectly situated in the picturesque village of Elterwater, at the…

Poster for Berliner Philharmoniker 2023 LIVE: NYE Concert, Showing at Fellinis in Ambleside, Lake District
Berliner Philharmoniker 2023 LIVE: NYE Concert

Sunday 31st December 2023 at 4.00pm Kirill Petrenko conductor Vida Miknevičiūtė soprano Jonas…

Wansfell Pike
Wansfell Pike

The triangle of fells sandwiched between Ambleside and Troutbeck terminates at the diminutive…

Elterwater
Elterwater

Elterwater lies in an attractive setting, a few miles west of Ambleside, hidden behind Loughrigg…

Superking Bed in the Silver Room at Melrose Guest House in Ambleside, Lake District
Melrose Guest House

Jim and Monique look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful, elegant Victorian Guest House…

Tramper hire at Langdale Estate. Photo: Lake District Mobility
Tramper Hire - Langdale

Outdoor Mobility - Tramper hire in Langdale. One Tramper is available to hire from the Langdale…

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park - Self Catering
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park - Self Catering

Our self catering holiday cottages with hot tubs occupy an idyllic location, just a stone’s throw…

The Old Vicarage in Ambleside, Lake District
The Old Vicarage

A charming Victorian house, carefully converted and quietly tucked away in it's own wooded grounds…

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Elterwater Car Park (National Trust)

Pay & Display. (NT members free) with 40 spaces. A great parking spot for a riverside amble or…

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King Street Car Park, Ambleside

Parking spaces: General: 29, Disabled spaces: 3, Motorcycle spaces: Can use any of the spaces with…

Bedroom at Ambleside Manor Vegetarian Guest House in Ambleside, Lake District
Ambleside Manor Vegetarian Guest House

Ambleside Manor Vegetarian Country Guest House situated in over 2 acres of privates with plenty of…

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    Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, Lake Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX

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    015394 32244

    enquiries@hotelambleside.uk.com

    Ambleside

    Our air-conditioned Brasserie is open to both residents and non-residents for Lunch & Dinner and our menus feature the finest fresh produce from the region.

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    Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DW

    Telephone

    015394 33434

    info@hayesgardenworld.co.uk

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    Hayes Garden World is the perfect place to relax and revive on any trip to this, the largest garden centre in the Lakes. Open seven days a week, the centre is the perfect place for all your gardening and outdoor needs. Our extensive online shop…

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    2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DL

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    07971 622616

    mountain.journeys@yahoo.co.uk

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    The Ambleside Inn, Market Pl, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BU

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    015394 93333

    info@theamblesideinn.co.uk

    Ambleside

    The Ambleside Inn is located in the heart of the popular Lake District town of Ambleside and offers delicious, homecooked dining all day every day. Whether fuelling up for a day’s exploring with a hearty breakfast, stopping by for a smaller plate…

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    Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

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    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

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    Fine Dining at the Old Stamp House Restaurant in Ambleside, Lake District © Phil Rigby Photography
    Old Stamp House Restaurant

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    Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0BU

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    015394 32775

    oldstamphouse@outlook.com

    Ambleside

    Restaurant located in the former work place of William Wordsworth, serving food inspired by Cumbria, specialising in Cumbrian sourced produce.

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    Waterhead Pier, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EY

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    015394 43360

    mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than just a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings, group travel.

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    Photo from Royal Ballet 2023/24 Season: The Nutcracker, Screening at Fellinis in Ambleside, Lake District
    Royal Ballet 2023/24 Season: The Nutcracker

    Address

    Fellinis Restaurant, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Ambleside

    Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky's score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar…

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    Elterwater Hostel

    Address

    Elterwater Hostel, Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HX

    Telephone

    015394 37245

    bookings@elterwaterhostel.co.uk

    Ambleside

    This independent, hostel is perfectly situated in the picturesque village of Elterwater, at the heart of the Langdale Valley in the English Lake District.

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    Poster for Berliner Philharmoniker 2023 LIVE: NYE Concert, Showing at Fellinis in Ambleside, Lake District
    Berliner Philharmoniker 2023 LIVE: NYE Concert

    Address

    Fellinis Restaurant, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Ambleside

    Sunday 31st December 2023 at 4.00pm

    Kirill Petrenko conductor
    Vida Miknevičiūtė soprano
    Jonas Kaufmann tenor
    Georg Zeppenfeld bass

    Siegmund in Richard Wagner's Walküre is a signature role for Jonas Kaufmann. The world-renowned tenor is passionate,…

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    Elterwater

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    Elterwater lies in an attractive setting, a few miles west of Ambleside, hidden behind Loughrigg and Silver How, at the entrance to Great Langdale.

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    Melrose Guest House

    Address

    Melrose Guesthouse, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0BT

    Telephone

    015394 32500

    relax@melrose-guesthouse.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Jim and Monique look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful, elegant Victorian Guest House situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Ambleside. Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, World Heritage site.

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    Skelwith Fold Caravan Park - Self Catering

    Address

    Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HY

    Telephone

    015394 32277

    info@skelwith.com

    Ambleside

    Our self catering holiday cottages with hot tubs occupy an idyllic location, just a stone’s throw from Ambleside, Windermere and Hawkshead. They’re perfectly positioned for exploring some of Cumbria’s best loved towns and villages as well as…

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    The Old Vicarage in Ambleside, Lake District
    The Old Vicarage

    Address

    The Old Vicarage Ambleside, Vicarage Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH

    Telephone

    015394 33364

    info@oldvicarageambleside.co.uk

    Ambleside

    A charming Victorian house, carefully converted and quietly tucked away in it's own wooded grounds in central Ambleside. Onsite car parking, Swimming Pool, Sauna & Hot tub etc. Overlooking Rothay Park and tucked away from traffic noise.

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    Four Seasons Terrace Cafe at Hayes Garden World in Ambleside, Lake District
    Four Seasons Terrace Cafe at Hayes Garden World in Ambleside, Lake District
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    Four Seasons Terrace Cafe at Hayes Garden World in Ambleside, Lake District
    Four Seasons Terrace Cafe at Hayes Garden World in Ambleside, Lake District
    Garden Herbs at Hayes Garden World in Ambleside, Lake District
    Four Seasons Terrace Café at Hayes Garden World

    Address

    Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DW

    Telephone

    015394 33434

    info@hayesgardenworld.co.uk

    Ambleside

    The Four Seasons Terrace Café at Hayes Garden World is the perfect place to relax and revive on any trip to this, the largest garden centre in the Lakes. Open seven days a week, the cafe provides the full range of refreshment choices throughout the…

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    Ambleside Manor Vegetarian Guest House

    Address

    Ambleside Manor - Vegetarian Hotel, Rothay Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EJ

    Telephone

    015394 32062

    contact@ambleside-manor.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Ambleside Manor Vegetarian Country Guest House situated in over 2 acres of privates with plenty of free parking in the lovely village of Ambleside where we have two award winning vegetarian restaurants within a short walking distance.

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    Poster for Cbeebies Christmas Panto at Zeffirellis in Ambleside, Lake District
    Cbeebies Christmas Panto

    Address

    Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    01539433845

    sophie@zeffirellis.com

    Ambleside

    CBeebies Panto is coming back in cinemas for yet another Christmassy adventure, this time with Robin Hood at the helm!

    As always, the show will feature many of CBeebies' most popular actors and presenters. Full of catchy songs, dancing, and…

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  18. Ambleside Sunset, as seen from Zeffirellis Independent Cinema in Ambleside, Lake District
    Ambleside Sunset, as seen from Zeffirellis Independent Cinema in Ambleside, Lake District
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    Address

    Millans Park, Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Ambleside

    Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of cinema and the arts. We offer the complete evening out, you can wine and dine and see a film.

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    Thorneyfield Guest House

    Address

    Thorneyfield Guest House, Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJ

    Telephone

    015394 32464

    info@thorneyfield.co.uk

    Ambleside

    We sit in the centre of Ambleside. Our family owned and run B&B provides a comfy base in this beautiful World Heritage site. We received a silver award from Green Tourism in 2018 for sustainability, promoting Fairtrade and local products.

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  20. Room 6 - Twin Bedroom at Ambleside Townhouse in Ambleside, Lake District
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    Ambleside Townhouse

    Address

    Ambleside Townhouse, Lake Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DB

    Telephone

    015394 33240

    info@amblesidetownhouse.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Ambleside Townhouse is a fifteen ensuite bedroomed, dog friendly luxury bed and breakfast with onsite parking located in the heart of Ambleside.

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