TheLancaster and Morecambe area is widely
regarded as the 'Gateway to the Lakes'. One of Britain's most beautiful
regions, the South Lakes can easily be reached from the Lancaster area,
by train, bus or car.
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Ambleside Tourist Information Centre Central Buildings,
Market Cross
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BS
Tel: +44 (0) 15394 32582
Fax: +44 (0) 15394 34901
E-Mail:
RECOMMENDED WEB GUIDES
Ambleside
Online
A complete guide to the community of Ambleside, in the Lake District,
with local, business and tourist information, Lakes Parish Council news,
accommodation and more.
Also features information on the nearby villages or hamlets of Rydal,
Grasmere, Elterwater, Langdale, Skelwith, Wray, Outgate, Sawrey and
Hawkshead.
ATTRACTIONS
The
Armitt Library and Museum
Rydal Road, Ambleside
The Armitt has a superb collection of books and manuscripts, drawings
and paintings, memorabilia and archaeological objects relating to an
extraordinary gallery of famous Lake District characters in cluding
John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter.
Dove Cottage, Grasmere