Glamping in Ambleside

Ambleside is a lovely market town surrounded by the incredible landscapes of Cumbria and close to the outstanding Lake District. To enjoy this natural setting in Ambleside, find a glamping accommodation in town, close to all amenities and enjoy this paradise of tranquillity, great outdoors and beautiful sites. It’s time to pack your bags and head to Ambleside!

The glamping choices in Ambleside are varied and you can find accommodation for up to 6 people. Whether it is a family trip, a romantic weekend or a getaway with friends, there is something to cater for all travellers. Enjoy cosy lounges with a fireplace, open-plan kitchens and comfortable bedrooms. If you are travelling with your pets, choose a glamping site that allows you to take them with you. You will be just a few steps from the town centre, the restaurants and the shops. Enjoy your time in Ambleside.

The inspiration for Beatrix Potter stories comes from the Lake District. The main characters including Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddleduck or Peter Rabbit are based on the green landscapes and incredible setting around Ambleside. The popular author used to spend her holidays there during her childhood. You can visit the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, the Armitt Museum, the magnificent Wray Castle, the Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead and the Hill Top house. Bring back those memories of Potter’s stories and let her take you back in time.

The Lake District is an incredible playground for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The stunning green landscapes are ideal for hiking and cycling. Ambleside is the perfect base to get to Rydal Water and Grasmere. Loughrigg Tarn, Tarn Hows or Blelham Tarn, Windermere and Wray Castle are a short distance from Ambleside. There are many routes for all fitness levels and vary in length. Along the way you can enjoy great views, crossing bridges, fells and quarries. For a real challenge though, Fairfield, Great Rigg and Heron Pike are the ones. One of the longest routes starts in Langdale. From there, you go across Esk Pike, Scafell and Scafell Pike until you reach the highest mountains in the country. Ready for the challenge?

The Bridge House, known as Stock Beck, is an iconic landmark and one of the main attractions in Ambleside. This narrow little house on the bridge has been photographed and kept in the memories of many tourists. The interior of the house retains the simplicity of what once was a shop selling apples and then a family home. After a while, it also became a tearoom and different sorts of workshops. Every wall tells a story!

Want to keep active during the holidays? Get on your swimming gear and enjoy a dip in the lake or the swimming pool. Take some sailing lessons, test your balance on a paddleboard, and satisfy your speed needs with a water skiing or wakeboarding day full of action! You can enjoy all these sports in Lake Windermere.

We told you about fun in the water. So, what about some activities on the water? Get onboard Windermere’s ‘steamer’ and enjoy a journey across Lake Windermere to Bowness. Enjoy the views as the breeze caresses your hair. .You can hop on and off at different terminals along the route based in Bowness-on-Windermere to tour around Windermere Lake. in Keswick for Derwentwater, in Coniston Village for Coniston Water.

If you want to enjoy a colourful sight within 8 acres of woodland housing beautiful azaleas, magnolias, trees and different shrubs, you must visit Stagshaw Gardens. There are several waterfalls as well as great lake views. A few minutes drive from Ambleside, you will be able to enjoy this incredible and picture-perfect garden displaying the colours of the rainbow! The best time of the year is April, May and June so you can appreciate the beauty of the blooming season.

Remember those days when you were a kid and had family picnics? Near Ambleside you can now have a great day out in Borrans Park, have a picnic and be surrounded by stunning landscapes, including the incredible views of Windermere Lake and the water sport lovers in action in its waters. Find the perfect spot to set your blanket, sit down and enjoy some nibbles, a lovely cuppa and some fizz! Under the shadow of a leafy tree, you might feel ready to have a nap as well. Who knows!

Visit iconic St Mary’s Church which is known as one of the few churches with a spire in the region. Visit and take a look inside to admire the beautiful choir stalls graciously carved, an old baptismal font and a fantastic relief of Wordsworth.

Good food, fantastic atmosphere and a wide range of eateries to choose from. When it comes to food, Ambleside ticks all the boxes. Here you can find excellent fresh produce converted in sophisticated recipes and delicious, mouthwatering bites that will satisfy your culinary desires. Go for a fancy dinner at Lake Road Kitchen, enjoy a sushi night with friends at Wabi Sabi, or a traditional Sunday roast at The Flying Fleece. Prefer some Italian or Mediterranean flavours? Try Zeffirellis & Fellinis or go to Dodd’s. It will make your taste buds rise!