Ambleside, one of the jewels of the Lakes, 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 and eating 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.
Attraction
Ambleside Roman Fort
Armitt Collection
Grizedale Forest
Hawkshead Courthouse
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hill Top
Homes of Football
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Stagshaw Gardens
Camping
Low Wray National Trust Campsite
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Hostel
Ambleside Backpackers
YHA Ambleside
Inn
Churchill Inn
The Britannia Inn
Wateredge Inn
Market
Ambleside MarketPub and Bar
Drunken Duck Inn
Golden Rule
Kirkstone Pass Inn
Royal Oak Inn
Sportsmans Inn
The Britannia Inn
Tower Bank Arms
Wateredge Inn
White Lion Hotel
Restaurant
Amble's Brasserie
Dove Cottage Tea Rooms & Restaurant
Drunken Duck Inn
Glass House
Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant
Rowan Tree
The Britannia Inn
Wateredge Inn
White Lion Hotel
Wild Daffodil
School
Ambleside C of E Primary School
Langdale C of E Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
Ambleside Taxi Service
Billys Taxi Service
Browns Private Hire
Hilltop Taxis
Johns Taxis
Kevins Taxis
Steves Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Ambleside CC (Cricket)
Ghyllside Cycles (Cycling)
Shops
Something Special
The Lakes Bookshop
Flower Shop
Boots
Hayes Gardenworld
Millets
Collins & Butterworth
F W Tyson
Pavers Ltd
La Galerie D'Art
Ambleside Studio Pottery
Studio House Gallery
Lakeland Antiques Art
Slapestone Gallery
Dexterity
Oshy
Kirk Allan Gallery
Barn Studio
Grasmere Pharmacy
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Fellwalkers Cafe
Normans Piano Cafe
Rattle Gill Cafe
Bizzy Lizzys
Lucy's Specialist Grocers
The Old Bridge House Fudge Shop
Old Bank House Chocolates
Waterhead Shell Shop
The Rock Shop
The Giggling Goose
Fat Face
Antiques
Church Street Antiques
Bluenose Antiques
Activities
Hawkshead Trout Farm(Fishing)
Places to Stay near Ambleside
Wanslea Guest House (0.08 miles)
The Log House (0.08 miles)
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Originally Cooper rebuilt the red roofed log cabin in Coniston village as a studio causing quite a stir among the people but the tourism there ... MoreFisherbeck Hotel (0.14 miles)
This delightful 18 bedroomed, non-smoking Bed & Breakfast is perfectly located within Ambleside between the shops and lake Windermere - just a short stroll to either. Plenty of private parking. ... More
Quaysiders Club (0.22 miles)
We have 18 of 2 bed self catering apartments which are rented by the week from Saturday to Saturday and 2 hotel bedrooms (1 double and 1 triple)The self catering ... More
Regent By The Lake (0.26 miles)
A stylish modern hotel on the edge of Lake Windermere at Waterhead Bay, The Regent has excellent service, a superb Lakeland menu and on-site leisure facilities (including indoor pool). Breakfast is served ... More
Wateredge Inn (0.27 miles)
The inn nestles on the shores of Windermere, only a short walk from the bustling village of Ambleside, the nearby fells and the steamer pier for cruises around the lake. ... More
Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant (0.29 miles)
Set in picturesque, landscaped gardens, this regency country house hotel is found in the heart of the Lake District. Located just a quarter mile from Lake Windermere and a short walk from ... More
Lakes Lodge (0.30 miles)
Lakes Lodge offers contemporary townhouse bed and breakfast accommodation in the centre of Ambleside. The Lodge offers modern facilities with an atmosphere to give you "a great night and a ... More
Waterhead Hotel (0.31 miles)
The Waterhead Hotel offers stylish sophistication and contemporary luxury based on the shores of Lake Windermere. Every detail is designed to offer a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, calm moods and a fresh ... More
Brathay Lodge (0.31 miles)
Brathay Lodge is a traditional English Lake District property which was originally built as two semi detached properties around 1890 probably to satisfy the demand for hotels, guesthouse and lodging accommodation by the Lake District ... More | visit website
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