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Popular places to visit
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Ambleside Pier
Enjoy views of England’s largest lake, cruise the waters on a steamer and by rowboat and ride a horse-drawn carriage into a historic village.
Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.
Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.
Wray Castle
Find out about the history of Ambleside with a stop at Wray Castle. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do
William Wordsworth and Dove Cottage Half-Day Tour
Lake District: Langdale Valley and Coniston Half-Day Tour
Ancient Ambleside and Waterhead Self-Guided Lake District Tour
- Grizedale Forest
- Church of St Mary
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Scafell Pike
- Ullswater
- Coniston Water
- Derwentwater
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Lodore Falls
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Bowness Pier
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Old Man of Coniston
- Muncaster Castle
- Ambleside Pier
- Hellvellyn
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Rydal Mount
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
- Sizergh Castle
- Dove Cottage
- Wast Water