Ambleside, Market town in Lake District, England
The town stands at the northern end of Windermere lake, surrounded by mountains and traditional grey slate buildings from Victorian times.
The Romans constructed the Galava fort at Waterhead around AD 120, establishing trade routes connecting different parts of the region.
The Armitt Museum houses collections about Lake District history, including exhibits about Beatrix Potter and Kurt Schwitters' artistic contributions.
Waterhead Pier provides regular ferry services to Bowness, Lakeside, Wray Castle, and Brockhole, connecting visitors to major Lake District destinations.
Bridge House, built over Stock Ghyll stream, functions as a National Trust information center and represents local architectural traditions.
Location: Lakes
Website: https://amblesideonline.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.43250,-2.96222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
Church of St Mary
338 m
Rothay Manor
775 m
2-11, Church Street
219 m
Miller Bridge
581 m
Zeffirellis by the Park
134 m
Rothay Bridge
799 m
Golden Rule Hotel
109 m
Royal Oak Hotel
154 m
Bridge House
113 m
3 And 4, Cheapside
109 m
The Old House
120 m
St Anne's Court
183 m
The Little Bookshop
100 m
North View
129 m
1-4, Tom Fold
142 m
Market Hall (Occupied By Mountain Restaurant And Offices)
86 m
2, Cheapside
106 m
Cross In Front Of The Salutation Inn
26 m
Premises Occupied By Browns Booking Office
97 m
1-3, Smithy Brow
134 m
Cross Brow
507 m
Premises Occupied By Tyson
182 m
4, Bridge Street
40 m
Corbrig Planetree House
108 m
Premises Occupied By T And J Glen
170 m
Albert Moore's Barn
101 m
5 And 6, Bridge Street
39 m
Milestone, Ambleside, Rydal Road
299 mReviews
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