Ambleside and Grasmere Tourist Information
Ambleside and Grasmere are ideal bases for exploring the central and southern Lake District. Here you will find magnificent scenery, gardens, historic buildings and a literary and artistic heritage. Visit the Armitt Museum which houses the hundreds of watercolours bequeathed by Beatrix Potter or appreciate the work of William Wordsworth at the Dove Cottage Museum.
Ambleside is the larger of the villages and is located just north of Lake Windermere. From here you can take a Lake Cruise to Brockhole or Bowness taking in the wonderful scenery. Grasmere is just a few miles north west of Ambleside and is only a short walk to Grasmere Lake.
Plan your visit to Ambleside & Grasmere
- Ambleside & Grasmere Accommodation - hotels, guest houses, B&B's and other accommodation
- Ambleside & Grasmere Accommodation Map - view a map of Ambleside & Grasmere showing locations of hotels and other accommodation
- Ambleside & Grasmere Hotels - our full range of Ambleside & Grasmere hotels
- Ambleside & Grasmere Restaurants - enjoy a relaxing meal after a hard days sightseeing in this fascinating area
- Ambleside & Grasmere Shops - browse the diverse array of shops from specialist to curious
- Ambleside & Grasmere Attractions - view our guide to all the local visitor attractions
- Ambleside Surrounding Area - explore the rest of The Lake District, which offers beautiful countryside and national parks
