Why Go to Ambleside?

Ambleside, a small town in the Lake District, has now become a major tourist resort with shops, restaurants, cinema and a large selection of places to stay. It is very popular with walkers and climbers and is one of the best bases for exploring the Lake District.

What's Ambleside famous for?

The Lake District is famous for inspiring well-known writers, including the Romantic poets (Wordsworth, Shelley, Keats etc) and Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit and others.

What is there to do in Ambleside?

Top Attractions in Ambleside
  • Loughrigg Fell. 606. Mountains • Historic Walking Areas. ...
  • Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House. 2,521. Speciality Museums • Historic Sites. ...
  • Go Ape Grizedale. 810. Parks. ...
  • Grizedale Forest. 949. Forests. ...
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery. 660. ...
  • Hayes Garden World Ambleside. 394. ...
  • Kirkstone Pass. Lookouts. ...
  • Bridge House. 385.
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