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Garden at Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre
Ten acres of formal gardens designed by Thomas Mawson. Acid soils and mild aspect, many unusual or slightly tender plants, shrub roses, herbaceous borders, scented garden. Twenty acres of informal grounds, wide variety of trees and shrubs. Wild flower meadow.
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Admission free, pay and display car park.
Open all the time
Close at dusk.
Contact
Susan FryerTel: 015394 46601
infodesk@lakedistrict.gov.uk
www.brockhole.co.uk
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Brockhole - Lake District Visitor CentreBrockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ
See location on Google maps.Map reference: NY 389010 Lat: 54.40138 Long: -2.94189
By Bus: It is easy to get to Brockhole by bus. Both the 599 open top service and the 555 bus provide regular services between Bowness and Grasmere, so why not sit back and enjoy the view?The 555 runs between Keswick, Grasmere, Windermere and Kendal. The bus stops outside the gates.
By Boat: The Jetty at Brockhole offers links with Windermere Lake Crusies to Bowness, Ambleside and Wray Castle. We're on the Green Cruise – circular trip from Brockhole visiting Waterhead and Wray Castle then returning to Brockhole. And the Red Cruise – circular request trip from Brockhole visiting Waterhead, Bowness and returning.
By Train: The nearest railway station is Windermere, some two miles south of Brockhole, offering train services to Kendal and Oxenholme . A bus (555 or 559), bike or taxi would then be needed for the final link of the journey.
By Bike: There is a cycle path along some stretches of the A592 road between Windermere and Brockhole mainly recommended for experienced bikers. The 800 Bike Bus (Windermere to Whinlatter) stops nearby and can carry up to 12 bikes.
On Foot: There is a footway all along the A592 between Windermere and Brockhole. Plus bridleways descend from the hills to the east near the site if you fancy the scenic route. Visit the National Trust website for detail sof walks.
By Car: Conveniently located on A591 between Windermere and Ambleside.
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport : 2 miles (3.2 kms) from Windermere station
Good facilities whatever the weather, with plenty to do indoors and outdoors. We also have jetty to public launch on Windermere and popular adventure playground. Boat trips on Windermere Lake Cruises available. Canoe, kayak and sailing tuition/hire in the summer.
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Barkbooth Lot Nature Reserve
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Dob Ghyll
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Lakes Aquarium
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Low Sizergh Barn
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Low Sizergh Farm Trail at Low Sizergh Barn
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Muncaster Gardens at Muncaster Castle
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Muncaster Meadowvole Maze at Muncaster Castle
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Muncaster World Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle
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RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
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Scandal Back at Smardale Gill Nature Reserve
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South Walney Nature Reserve
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Surprise View
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Ullswater Steamers
Also at this venue
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre
The Cafe
Open Garden
Adventure Playground
Public Toilet
Electric Bike Charge Point
Electric bike hire point
Car Park
