Ambleside is an excellent destination for a family day out with a number of top attractions to visit in and around the Cumbrian town that are sure to delight both young and old. The town is located within the Lake District National Park, one of the most beautiful parts of England, and therefore there are plenty of first-rate walks to be had which take in some spectacular views and wonderful countryside. Aside from that you and the gang might enjoy visiting Beatrix Potter’s house, Hill Top, which is now a National Trust property which you can enter and explore to see exactly how the famous author lived. And for plenty more ideas on great days out for the family in Ambleside just keep reading and check out the selection below.
The Go-Ape Centre at Grizedale, Hawkshead is embedded in the virtual centre of the Lake District and what better way to appreciate the natural beauty of this part of the world than by looking down from the top of a Douglas Fir, suspended over a pretty stream! Kids over ten who are not...
Hill Top is part of the legacy that Beatrix Potter left in Cumbria. A pretty little17th century aptly named farmhouse overlooking beautiful countryside, Hill Top was bought by Beatrix Potter in 1905 from the royalties received from her timeless ‘Peter Rabbit’ books, still love...
Grizedale Forest Park has a multitude of activities on offer. There is the ridding wood trail, Go Ape, the north face trail, internationally renowned sculptures and that's just for starters.
Guidemaps can be purchased from the Visitor Centre which shows all the trails and wayma...
Rydal Mount and Gardens was home to William Wordsworth for the latter half of his life, and the property is still owned by his descendants. Family portraits and originals of works by Wordsworth are on display, and you can even visit the attic room that served as his study during his te...
The Armitt Collection is a fantastic collection of a wide range of items connected to the history of the Lake District. The original Armitt Library was founded by Mary Louisa Armitt, whose intention it was to set up a resource for local scholars. Over the years the collection of b...
