About

Ambleside, is deservedly known as “The jewel in Lakeland’s crown” and is set in the centre of the Lake District at the head of Lake Windermere. Blessed with beautiful scenery, this bustling market town provides everything a visitor could want from the numerous shops offering wares for walkers and climbers, to the many drinking, eating and accommodation establishments.

Ambleside is rich with history and heritage. Originally containing a Roman fort (Fort Galava, the remains of which can be seen in Borran’s field, Waterhead), Ambleside has always been an important area of the Lake District. Buildings such as the 17th century Bridge House (one of the smallest houses in Britain), jostle with the Ambleside Museum (home to many Beatrix Potter artefacts) to hold the attention of visitors and offer an interesting insight into local life. Nearby Stock Ghyll Force, a beautiful waterfall, provides another stunning natural attraction.

An ideal base for a walking holiday, Ambleside has easy access to the surrounding fells and breathtaking mountains. For the less energetic, there are strolls along the shore, boat trips on the lake and a fantastic collection of interesting visitor attractions. Shoppers are well catered for also with an abundance of outdoor retail outlets, craft shops and galleries.

The Ambleside Tourist Information Centre sits within “The Crux of Ambleside” premises, which are situated literally right in the centre of the town adjacent to the roman cross (or Crux). The business represents the community hub of the town and also contains a Post Office & gift shop. The business is staffed by a number of experienced and friendly local residents who pride themselves on really knowing the area well and are very happy to offer suggestions for what to do and experience in terms of sight seeing, activities, events, attractions and also where to eat, drink and stay based on any visitors preferences.

Full list of facilities and services:

• Tourist Information Centre
o Internal information screens
o 24x7 external TV display featuring visitor information
o Assisted servicing via iPads
o Secure Left Luggage service
o Printer access
o WiFi access
o Photocopying service

• Post Office
o Travel money
o Banking: cash & cheque deposits, withdrawals
o Mails & parcel postage
o Travel Insurance
o Passports photograph service
o Personal ID & Verification services

• Gift Shop
o Postcards
o Maps
o Books
o Lake District themed gifts
o Cards
o Stationery

• Serviced Offices
• Residential apartment
• Taxi Rank outside shop

Accessibility
• Disabled access Booking & Payment Details
• Currency Exchange