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Aira Force Cafe

Food and Drink at Aira Force Tea Room in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • Food and Drink at Aira Force Tea Room in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • Beautiful natural scenery at Aira Force Waterfall in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, John Malley
  • Bridge and viewpoint at Aira Force Waterfall in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • View From Gowbarrow Fell near Aira Force Waterfall in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, Georgia Fitzpatrick
  • Family days out at Aira Force Woods in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • Experience nature at Aira Force Woods in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • Beautiful walks at Aira Green in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
  • Paddling in Ullswater near Aira Force Waterfall in Matterdale, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris

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Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS

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A short stroll from the main Aira Force car park is the Aira Force tea-room, a place to relax and refuel ready for your next adventure. It’s open daily from 10am – 4.30pm, with outdoor seating, serving some tasty treats and refreshing cold drinks.

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Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Please see the National Trust website for the most recent up to date opening times as they are subject to change.

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  • Disabled toilets

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  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

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  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

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  • Dogs Accepted
  • Gift shop
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  • National Trust Property

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  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted - Booking is essential for coach parties. No access for coaches during busy holiday periods.

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  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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