Ambleside and the surrounding area of the Lake District

One of the most popular venues for visitors to the Southern Lake District, Ambleside provides a wealth of visitor attractions and eateries, activities and artefacts, and all without spoiling the unique charm and character of this lovely place.

What, with the nearby lake cruises, National Trust buildings - the homes of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, waterfall walks, gift shops and much more, it is easy to see why Ambleside so effortlessly attracts so many visitors year after year.

Some web links you may find useful:

• BBC - 5 day weather forecast 
  
• Hill Top -  Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life

• Dove Cottage - William Wordsworth's family home
  
• Windermere Steamers - Take in the spectacular Lakelandviews from England's largest lake