Attractions in Ambleside and Grasmere, Stockghyll Cottage
was the home of William Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808. Tour the cottage and gardens where he wrote his famous works.
was the largest house the Wordsworths lived in and became a much-loved family home. They lived here for 46 years until Mary died.
A lovely tearooms on the edge of Grasmere. You sit in the garden and enjoy the views or can hire a rowing boat an be part of those views.
Touchstone / Chesters
Surrounded by woodland and fells, a most unlikely setting for a contemporary lifestyle store. Chesters Cafe by the River for a cappuccino and a sumptuous homemade cake.
A great place to spend time. Even if the weather isn't special there's plenty of indoor shopping to be done. Much more than just garden goodies.
Experience 2000 years of local history. Interactive displays, workshops, talks and changing exhibitions.
STRENUOUS FULL TO HALF DAY WALKS FROM AMBLESIDE
These walks are described in detail on John Dawson's Lake District Walks website and we give the relevant link.
Ever popular art of landscape painters, father and son, Alfred and William Heaton Cooper and grandson Julian Cooper.
Stockghyll Cottage