Suzie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The village centre has everything you need, from bars, cafes and restaurants, to shops, to a cinema and a children’s playground. It’s also a great base for exploring the fells.
145 locals recommend
Ambleside
The village centre has everything you need, from bars, cafes and restaurants, to shops, to a cinema and a children’s playground. It’s also a great base for exploring the fells.
Brockhole
Brilliant place for kids
National Trust Wray Castle
A great place to go by car or boat
Take a walk down to Waterhead and either go on a boat trip around the lake or hire a boat of your own.
62 locals recommend
Windermere Lake Cruises (Head Office)
Glebe RoadTake a walk down to Waterhead and either go on a boat trip around the lake or hire a boat of your own.
10 minute drive to this quaint village with a garden centre, restaurants and cafes as well as William Wordsworth’s final resting place.
97 locals recommend
Grasmere
10 minute drive to this quaint village with a garden centre, restaurants and cafes as well as William Wordsworth’s final resting place.
Food scene
A brilliant vegetarian restaurant and cinema
Zeffirellis
2 Compston RdDodds Restaurant
Rydal RoadA fabulous restaurant for adults and families alike
Jintana Thai Restaurant Ambleside
Compston RoadFabulous Thai restaurant
The Priest Hole Restaurant
Church Street