Ambleside travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ambleside

With a population of 3,132, Ambleside is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ambleside to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Ambleside

Where to Eat in Ambleside

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ambleside Tap Yard (Rydal Rd) and The Signature Restaurant (The Wordsworth Hotel Grasmere) are great picks.

When to visit Ambleside

Ambleside in January
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in January
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ambleside

Plane

Although Ambleside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 106 km from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Ambleside, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 116 km from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ambleside using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 515 km and will cost you around £44. From London, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 668 km.

Plane

Although Ambleside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 106 km from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Ambleside, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 116 km from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ambleside using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 515 km and will cost you around £44. From London, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 668 km.

Airports near Ambleside

Airlines serving Ambleside

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £152 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ambleside

Most booked hotels in Ambleside

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£206+
Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£175+
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£177+
Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£18+
Yha Hawkshead
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£15+
The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£139+

Hiring a car in Ambleside

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Ambleside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ambleside, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Ambleside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ambleside, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.