Ambleside Town Centre Travel Guide
Ambleside
Visit Ambleside Town Centre
Popular places to visit
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a stop at Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.
Harrison Stickle
Explore the great outdoors at Harrison Stickle, a lovely green space in Lakes. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Ambleside Town Centre
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
Brilliant
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group
Great freshly cooked breakfast and nothing was too much trouble.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group
Very nice pub/ hotel bang in the middle of ambleside Just parking a slight problem
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ambleside Townhouse
Friendly and clean
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Lakes Hotel and Spa
Great hotel and location, welcoming staff that couldnt do enough for you. Will definately revisit
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
Very nice hotel, all the staff we dealt with were very polite and friendly. The cooked breakfast was cooked fresh, we had one evening meal which was very nice. The only downside was that the Spa was being renovated, I would definitely use this hotel again.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
