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Make the most of your visit to the Lake District

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are here to help you get the best out of your stay in the Lake District. Whether you need advice on local attractions, walking and cycling routes, or transport options, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy free WiFi, browse our selection of maps, books, and guides, or pick up a special gift or souvenir to remember your trip. Some of our information centres have cafes and bike hire.

We have four Information Centres across the Lake District National Park at Ullswater, Bowness on Windermere, Hawkshead, and Coniston. Find out more about each of the centres below.

Our Information Centres are open at various times. More details are available on each centre’s page, linked below.

Our Information Centres

Information Centre Information Centre
landscape view of Ullswater and the dramatic surrounding fells on a sunny day

Ullswater Information Centre

Ullswater Information Centre is located at Beckside Car Park, Glenridding.

Opening times

  • Open 7 days a week in April to October, 9.30am to 5:30pm
  • Open Saturdays and Sundays only in November to March, 9:30am to 3.30p
Ullswater Information Centre
high up landscape view of windermere town, lake and surrounding low fells on a sunny day

Bowness on Windermere Information Centre

To make the most of your visit, pop in for leaflets, guides and advice from our friendly advisers about the local area of Windermere and Ambleside and the rest of the Lake District National Park.

Opening times

  • Open 7 days a week.
  • April to October 9:30am to 5:30pm.
  • November to March 10am to 4:30pm.
Bowness Information Centre
hawkshead information centre, a slate building on a village street, on a sunny day

Hawkshead Information Centre

To make the most of your visit, pop in for leaflets, guides and advice from our friendly advisers about the local area of Hawkshead and the rest of the Lake District National Park. There is bike hire and a shop available on site.

Opening times

  • Open 7 days a week, 9.30am to 4:30pm.
Hawkshead Information Centre
Outside the front of Coniston Information Centre. Triangular roof framing large green wooden framed glass windows. Blue centre sign at the top of the door. Yellow and navy triangle bunting strung mid-way across the entrance. Grey tarmac ground surrounding

Coniston Information Centre

Pop in for leaflets, guides and advice from our friendly advisers about the local area of Coniston and the rest of the Lake District National Park. Located at Ruskin Avenue, LA21 8EH. Open 9.30am to 4:30pm, seven days a week.

Opening times

  • Open 7 days a week, 9.30am to 4:30pm.
Coniston Information Centre
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Keswick Information Service Pop Up

Our new pop up information service in Booths, Keswick, offers advice and support to those exploring the Lake District. Drop by to ask our friendly team questions and grab a leaflet.

Opening times

  • Open 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm every day until the end of October 2026.
More details on the service
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