Gillian's Guidebook - sightseeing
Sightseeing
17 acre hillside garden filled with an impressive array of trees and shrubs, extensive rock and heather gardens, a walled garden, alpine houses and herbaceous borders. Open throughout the year from dawn to dusk. Reception desk open 10am - 5.00pm April to October
6 locals recommend
Holehird Gardens
17 acre hillside garden filled with an impressive array of trees and shrubs, extensive rock and heather gardens, a walled garden, alpine houses and herbaceous borders. Open throughout the year from dawn to dusk. Reception desk open 10am - 5.00pm April to October
This is the first fell that Alfred Wainwright famously climbed, leading to his lifelong love of the Lake District landscape.
Wheel chair accessible
29 locals recommend
Orrest Head
This is the first fell that Alfred Wainwright famously climbed, leading to his lifelong love of the Lake District landscape.
Wheel chair accessible
A short walk from the House. Walking across the Park you can find Galava, Ambleside’s Roman Fort. It dates back to the 2nd Century and was built during the reign of Hadrian. The Roman garrison numbered about 500 men and supported a sizeable civilian settlement outside the fort. The fort was in use for about 150 years before being abandoned sometime before AD 400
Borrans Park
1 MacIver LnA short walk from the House. Walking across the Park you can find Galava, Ambleside’s Roman Fort. It dates back to the 2nd Century and was built during the reign of Hadrian. The Roman garrison numbered about 500 men and supported a sizeable civilian settlement outside the fort. The fort was in use for about 150 years before being abandoned sometime before AD 400
A museum, library and art gallery that explores the history of Ambleside and its surroundings fromRoman times to the present day.
Armitt Street
Armitt StreetA museum, library and art gallery that explores the history of Ambleside and its surroundings fromRoman times to the present day.
Dove Cottage Tea Room and Charity Shop
Canal LaneFormer house of William Wordsworth
A short walk from Ambleside to the beautiful waterfalls. Take the road from Cheapside, signposted ‘To the Waterfalls’.
16 locals recommend
Stock Ghyll Force
6 Stockghyll LnA short walk from Ambleside to the beautiful waterfalls. Take the road from Cheapside, signposted ‘To the Waterfalls’.
A short walk from the house. An informal National Trust garden with rambling paths and unusual combination of shrubs, trees and plants.
Stagshaw Garden
A short walk from the house. An informal National Trust garden with rambling paths and unusual combination of shrubs, trees and plants.
This is the castle you can see across the Lake. Take the Walkers cruise for a visit
54 locals recommend
National Trust Wray Castle
This is the castle you can see across the Lake. Take the Walkers cruise for a visit
Lakeside Pier - Windermere Lake Cruises
Ambleside
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
College StreetNational Trust Hill Top
Beatrix Potters home
Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Rayrigg RoadGreat cafe with views
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house
Brantwood
Hawkshead
Lovely village with shops and pubs
Aira Force Waterfall
Muncaster Castle
Great birds of prey show
Sizergh Castle
Worth a visit
Levens Hall
Magnificent gardens. Good cafe
Townend
Holbeck LaneHistorical house. National Trust property
Food scene
Rydal Mount
23 Cumberland RoadFormer house of William Wordsworth. Open March - November
Family activities
One mile from the House, towards Windermere. Loads of activities for children and access to the Lake. Lovely cafes and restaurant. Large pay and display car park, boat hire.
Loads of family activities. One mile from the House towards Windermere
67 locals recommend
Brockhole on Windermere
Loads of family activities. One mile from the House towards Windermere
Beatrix Potter Gallery
Main StreetPeter Rabbit & Friends
45 St Martin's PlRothay Park
1 Vicarage RdGreat playground for small children and next to the river for a short walk