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Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 015394 35544, Email, www.wordsworth.org.uk

Wordsworth's most famous home where he lived from 1799 to 1808. This hub of art, literature and creativity has a programme of exhibitions and events from craft workshops, poetry readings and free children’s activities.

Waterhead Pier, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EY, (0.8 miles, 1kms), Tel: 015394 43360, Email, www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than just a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings, group travel.Steamers and launches sail daily throughout the year from Waterhead.

Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms), Tel: 015394 33250, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle/

A Victorian mock-gothic Castle, on the western shore of Lake Windermere. Empty of original furniture, guided tours, children's activities, café, grounds extending to the lake.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (2 miles, 4kms), Email, www.brockhole.co.uk

Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01539 447186, Email, www.treetoptrek.co.uk

35 exciting treetop challenges designed to enable you to swing, climb, balance and fly your way through the ancient woodland canopy whilst discovering views previously reserved for the squirrels and bats!

Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 015394 32628, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone and slate house sits imposingly on the hillside, its huge chimneys typical of the area.

Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QZ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 015394 35143, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/grasmere

Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJ, (0.2 miles, 0.2kms), Tel: 01729 860353, Email, www.whiteplatts.co.uk

Central Buildings, Market Cross, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BS, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), Tel: 0844 225 0544, Email, www.thehubofambleside.co.uk

Situated at the heart of Ambleside, we are much more than just a tourist information centre. In 2007 Ambleside tourist information centre merged with the Post Office to provide visitors and locals with two vital services.