Lake District Visitor Centre
Have a great day out overlooking Windermere, between Troutbeck Bridge and Ambleside.
Enjoy our famous adventure playground, lakeside setting, exhibitions, fabulous gardens, information centre, gift shop and cafe, with good pushchair and wheelchair access. Free admission. Pay and display car park.
Opening times
- Gardens, adventure playground and grounds open all year from dawn to dusk.
- House, cafe and shop open daily until 1 November: 10am - 5pm
Useful information
- Detailed map showing picnic areas, parking, toilets and routes suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users (opens Document Library)
- Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the cafe.
- There are plans to develop Brockhole into a 21st century visitor attraction - read about Lake District Visitor Centre's future.
How to find us
By rail: The nearest station is Windermere (2 miles) where you can then take a bus link outside the station.
By bus: Services 555 and 559 stop outside the gates
Contact the Travel Line (opens in new window) on 08706 082608 for bus and train times
By boat: Scheduled launches operate from Waterhead at Ambleside throughout the summer - see Outdoor fun for more details.
By road: From the M6, exit at Junction 36 and follow the A590 and A591 to Windermere and Ambleside. The Lake District Visitor Centre is approximately half way between Windermere and Ambleside on the west side of the A591 and is well signposted
Contact us
Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
Windermere
Cumbria LA23 1LJ
For information on Events, Visitor Information or the Education Service please call 015394 46601
Want even more visitor information?
Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.
