Zeffirellis and Fellinis
Independent Ambleside cinema, vegetarian restaurant and live-music destination, home to the Jazz Bar and annual Ambleside Days contemporary jazz festival.
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About Zeffirellis and Fellinis
Zeffirellis combines independent cinema, vegetarian dining and live music in the centre of Ambleside.
Cinema
The venue screens current releases, independent films and event cinema.
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Food
Zeffirellis is also a long-established vegetarian dining destination, making it easy to combine a meal with a film or concert.
Jazz Bar
The Jazz Bar hosts regular jazz and world music plus special ticketed performances.
Ambleside Days
The venue hosts the four-day Ambleside Days festival. In 2026 there are seven main concerts from 3 to 6 September. Afternoon tickets are £18, evening tickets £39 and the £170 Festival Pass covers all seven concerts plus fringe Jazz Bar events.
Parking
Zeffirellis is a central Ambleside venue. Rydal Road Car Park is one of the largest nearby choices, with Lake Road and other council car parks as alternatives.
Our local note
Much more than a wet-weather cinema. Zeffirellis is one of Ambleside's key evening venues, combining food, film and serious live jazz.
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