Ambleside
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Ambleside is a town in Cumbria. It is located at the head of Windermere, England’s largest lake, within the Lake District National Park.
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- The Armitt Library and Museum - provides a fascinating source of local history
- Stock Ghyll Force, a spectacular 70 foot waterfall
- Bridge House – a 17th century structure over Stock Ghyll, now used as an information centre for the national Trust.
- Homes of Football[1], 100 Lake Road. 015394 34440. Weekdays 10am – 2pm (guaranteed, will sometimes stay open later). Weekends 10.30am – 4.30pm. Exhibition of photographs by Stuart Clarke, taken at football matches or football-related events all around the world. A fascinating insight into football culture. Strongly recommended.
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Feed the swans near the jetty.
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- The Drunken Duck Inn, [2] Barngates, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0NG, Telephone +44 15394 36347, email: info@drunkenduckinn.co.uk. Tariff £90 upwards.
- Ambleside Lodge, [3] Bed and Breakfast, Ambleside Lodge, Rothay Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0EJ, Telephone +44 15394 31681, e-mail: enquiries@ambleside-lodge.com. Tariff £30 upwards.
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- Rydal Mount – home of William Wordsworth[4]
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