Where to stay
Hotels in Ambleside
Book direct on our own Ambleside hotel pages — no booking fee and instant confirmation.
Swipe for more Ambleside hotels
At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
English
Local currency
GBP
(GBP)
Local time
(GMT+1)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Ambleside Town Centre
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional 10-15% for good service
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
88 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Cumberland Sausage
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Lakeland Lamb
Local Ales
When to visit Ambleside
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
-
Jan30
Cold, wet, quiet
-
Feb35
Chilly, damp, calm
-
Mar45
Cool, fresh, budding
-
Apr60
Mild, showery, vibrant
-
May75
Pleasant, sunny, green
-
Jun85
Warm, long days
-
Jul90
Warmest, busy, sunny
-
Aug90
Warm, peak crowds
-
Sept80
Cooler, golden leaves
-
Oct65
Crisp, colourful, damp
-
Nov40
Cold, wet, quiet
-
Dec35
Chilly, festive, dark
Things to do in Ambleside
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
2 places
Hike to Stock Ghyll Force
Ambleside Town Centre 1 hr
A short, picturesque walk from Ambleside town centre to a spectacular 70-foot waterfall.
Walk Loughrigg Fell
Near Ambleside 3 hrs
Enjoy a moderately challenging hike offering panoramic views of Ambleside and surrounding lakes.
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Cruise Lake Windermere
Waterhead 1.5 hrs
Enjoy a scenic boat trip on England's largest lake, offering stunning views of fells and islands.
Explore Brockhole on Windermere
Between Ambleside and Windermere 3 hrs
A visitor centre with gardens, adventure playground, Treetop Nets, and lake activities.
Kayak or Paddleboard on Windermere
Waterhead 2 hrs
Rent equipment and enjoy watersports on the tranquil waters of Lake Windermere.
Best in the evening
1 place
Dine at a Traditional Pub
Ambleside Town Centre 2 hrs
Savour local ales and hearty British fare in a cozy, historic Ambleside pub.
Any time of day
1 place
Visit Bridge House
Ambleside Town Centre 0.5 hrs
Explore the iconic 17th-century tiny house built over Stock Ghyll, now a National Trust shop.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Ambleside
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ambleside.
Swipe for more places near Ambleside