Grizedale Forest & Visitor Centre Car Park

Type:Car Park

Grizedale, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

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Sign up for a Forestry England membership for Grizedale and/or Whinlatter forests and enjoy free car parking all year plus a range of other great discounts for you and your family. A national membership also available, including parking at Forestry England sites across the country.

Nestling right in the heart of the Lake District between Windermere and Coniston, Grizedale Forest offers a full range of activities from gentle walks to swinging through the trees with GoApe, from a leisurely meal in the café to exhilarating mountain bike trails.

Whatever you’re looking for, our friendly visitor staff are happy to help you plan your perfect day.

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) – please pay on exit.

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Guide Prices

Prices displayed at site

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site

Children

Baby changing facilities

Groups

Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

Parking with charge

Property Facilities

Gift shop
Postbox
Public toilets

Site Features

Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

Signposted from Hawkshead village. From the south, signed from the A590 at Haverthwaite (this is also the only route for coaches).Accessible by Public Transport: Windermere station is 10 miles away.

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