More Places to Visit

Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LP   T. 015394 39303      

Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere, Low Wood offers a range of Spa Days, as well as hosting the two restaurants – Atrium and Blue Smoke on The Bay.

Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LP   T. 015394 39441      

A must for the more energetic guests! Offering flyboarding, sailing, boat hire, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, wake boarding and paddle boarding. 

Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, LA23 1BQ   T. 015394 88100      

Lakeland’s flagship store is based at Windermere, and many hours can be spent perusing the endless gifts and gadgets available. The bonus is their 1st Floor Café which offers views over the Lakeland Fells. 

Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DW   T. 015394 33434      

Renowned Garden Centre, but so much more! Suppliers of endless gifts and has a BBQ shop. There is also the Four Seasons Terrace Café. An incredibly special place to visit at Christmas time!!      

Guide dogs only, although water bowls are provided for dogs, and they have a special ‘dog walk’ so that your four-legged friends can stretch their legs. 

Hawkshead, LA22 0QJ   T. 0300 0674495      

25 km2 of beautiful woodland – keep an eye out for the elusive red squirrels!! Also has a café, Visitor Centre and a Go Ape high wire course for aerial adventure. 

Windermere, LA23 1LJ   T. 015394 46601      

A great day out. Offerings include boat hire, archery, adventure playground and laser clay shooting. 

Bowness Pier – LA23 3HQ   

Ambleside Pier – LA22 0EY   

Lakeside Pier – LA12 8AS   

T. 015394 43360      

Cruises available from 45-90 minutes, as well as self-drive motorboat hire and rowboat hire. Bus and boat tickets are available offering unlimited travel in the South Lakes and a boat journey across Lake Windermere. 

Rocky Bank, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12 8AS  T.  015395 30153      

Offering freshwater and marine exhibits, Stingrays and an underwater tunnel. 

Old Blue Mill, Blackbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8TA   T. 015394 30400      

Much more than just a motor museum, with over 30,000 exhibits on view. Also has the Riverside Café. Joint tickets are available with Windermere Cruises and other attractions. 

Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX   T. 015394 88444      

Interactive exhibits tell the story of Beatrix Potter’s writing, and her importance to Lakeland conservation. 

Hill Top House, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LF   T. 015394 36269      

National Trust 17th Century home of the children’s author Beatrix Potter.