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Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
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Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool
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Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea
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Ultimate Lake District Tour Visiting 10 Lakes
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3-Hours Via Ferrata Experience in Keswick
What to do in Ambleside
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Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.
Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.
Wray Castle
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wray Castle in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Helm Crag
Explore the great outdoors at Helm Crag, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Church of St Mary
Enjoy the serene ambiance in this charming lakeside church, peruse the intricate stained-glass windows and learn about medieval traditions.
