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Wray Castle
A Gothic Revival castle and lakeside National Trust estate on Windermere's western shore. The grounds remain open while the...
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Go Ape Grizedale
Go Ape Grizedale is a major Lake District forest-adventure hub near Hawkshead, with Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure Pl...
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Ambleside Climbing Wall
Indoor climbing and bouldering close to Ambleside centre, with taster sessions, coaching and options for beginners, familie...
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Ambleside Roman Fort
Ambleside Roman Fort is a historic attraction in Ambleside, offering an engaging way to explore local history, landscape, c...
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Bridge House, Ambleside
Ambleside’s tiny 17th-century house built over Stock Beck, one of the Lake District’s most photographed historic landmarks.
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Hayes Garden World
A landmark Ambleside garden centre with plants, outdoor living, homeware, gifts and food, backed by more than two centuries...
AttractionCaféPark and Garden
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Loughrigg Fell
A compact 335-metre Lake District fell above Ambleside and Rydal, delivering wide views for relatively modest height and se...
AttractionHiking TrailNatural Wonder
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Art Gallery
Old Courthouse Gallery
Three floors of contemporary art, craft and design in central Ambleside, showcasing work by more than 100 artists and makers.
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RockShop Ambleside
A family-friendly mineral, fossil and gemstone shop with hands-on attractions including the Gem Pit, Bead Bar and dinosaur-...
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Rydal Cave
A large man-made slate quarry cavern above Rydal Water, reached on foot and famous for its stepping stones, reflections and...
AttractionHiking TrailNatural Wonder
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Rydal Hall Gardens
Historic gardens and woodland at Rydal Hall, including Thomas Mawson terraces, waterfalls and one of Britain’s earliest pur...
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Rydal Mount and Gardens
Rydal Mount and Gardens is a museum in Ambleside, offering an engaging way to explore local history, landscape, culture or ...
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