Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre
Have a great day out overlooking Windermere, between Troutbeck Bridge and Ambleside.
Enjoy our famous adventure playground, lakeside setting, fabulous gardens, information centre, gift shop and cafe, with good pushchair and wheelchair access. Free admission. Pay and display car park.
Opening times
- House, cafe and shop open daily: 10am - 5pm
- Gardens, adventure playground and grounds open all year from dawn to 6pm.
Useful information
- Detailed map showing picnic areas, parking, toilets and routes suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users (opens Document Library)
- How to find us with an interactive map and transport links, including how to get here by launch
- 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 Future of the Lake District Visitor Centre.
Customer comments
“Setting, views, house, gardens and peaceful atmosphere”
“Excellent value, lovely surroundings, perfect for a family day out. Adventure playground proved particularly popular with our son.”
96 per cent of our visitors last year described their visit as good - figures from CN Research - so why not come and see for yourself?
Contact us
Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
Windermere
Cumbria LA23 1LJ
For information on Events and visitor Information please call 015394 46601. For the Learning Service please call 015394 40800
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.
