Things to do in Ambleside

The Bridge House, Ambleside

Bridge House

This quaint 17th century building is half bridge / half house. Straddling Stock Beck, this petite stone structure is one of the most photographed landmarks in the Lake District. The Bridge House was originally built as an apple store for …
Allan Bank

Allan Bank

Allan Bank is a historic National Trust property located in Grasmere, at the heart of the Lake District. This Georgian villa was once home to the poet William Wordsworth who described the location as “The loveliest spot that man hath …
Brockhole house and gardens

Brockhole

A big choice of outdoor adventures and indoor exhibitions for all the family at the National Park Visitor Centre …
Dove Cottage

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum

Former home of William Wordsworth, explore his life and discover exhibitions of his work at this cottage and museum …
Wray Castle

Wray Castle

Overlooking Lake Windermere, this mock gothic castle is a great family day out …
Townend

Townend

Townend is beautifully located on the side of a hill overlooking the Troutbeck Valley close to Windermere and Ambleside. In fact, author Beatrix Potter once described this area as …
Rydal Mount

Rydal Mount and Garden

Set in the heart of the Lake District between Ambleside and Grasmere is Rydal Mount and Garden, a historic house and former home of poet William Wordsworth from 1813 to 1850 …