About Ambleside

Ambleside is a town in the heart of the Lake District, within the county of Cumbria in north-west England. It lies at the southern end of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, and is easily accessible from the A591 road. The town centre features a mix of traditional stone buildings and modern shops, with a market square that hosts regular events throughout the year. Ambleside is a popular base for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering access to nearby fells such as Grasmere and Rydal Water. The town has a range of cafes, pubs, and accommodation options, making it a convenient stop for visitors exploring the surrounding countryside. Its location provides a good balance between natural beauty and practical amenities. The postcode area for Ambleside is LA22.

Local Government

District South Lakeland
County Cumbria
Ward Ambleside & Grasmere
Constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale
Parish Lakes
Region North West

Property Prices 1,020 sales

Average Price £571K
£200 — £5.56M
Detached £799K 240
Semi £531K 134
Terraced £414K 250
Flat £336K 192

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Windermere Train Station 4.4 miles
Staveley (Cumbria) Train Station 7.1 miles
Burneside (Cumbria) Train Station 9.6 miles

Schools & Education 8 nearby View all schools

7 Primary
1 Secondary
Ambleside CofE Primary School Primary 91 yards Grasmere CofE Primary School Primary 2.9 miles The Lakes School Secondary 3.2 miles Langdale CofE School Primary 3.3 miles Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Primary 4.2 miles Goodly Dale Primary School Primary 4.7 miles St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Primary 4.7 miles St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Primary 4.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Waterhead 0.6 miles Clappersgate 0.9 miles Rydal 1.4 miles Skelwith Bridge 2 miles Town End 2.2 miles Town End 2.2 miles Troutbeck 2.2 miles Town Head 2.6 miles High Green 2.6 miles Elterwater 3.1 miles Grasmere 3.1 miles Troutbeck Bridge 3.1 miles

Streets in LA22 30 shown View all streets

A591 22 A593 10 B5285 18 B5286 8 B5343 13 Bark Barn Pier 1 Barnfield 2 Belle Vue Lane 1 Benfield 1 Birch Road 2 Blue Hill Road 9 Bog Lane 3 Borrans Road 5 Bridge Street 1 Broadgate 2 Broadgate Orchard 1 Cart Shed Hill 1 Castle Field 1 Chapel Hill 1 Cheapside 2 Church Bridge 1 Church Hill 1 Church Stile 1 Church Street 3 College Street 3 Compston Road 3 Compston Street 2 Crow How 1 Easedale Road 10 Edinboro 2

Postcodes in LA22 50 shown View all postcodes

LA22 0AA LA22 0AB LA22 0AD LA22 0AE LA22 0AG LA22 0AH LA22 0AJ LA22 0AL LA22 0AN LA22 0AP LA22 0AQ LA22 0AR LA22 0AS LA22 0AT LA22 0AU LA22 0AW LA22 0AX LA22 0AY LA22 0AZ LA22 0BA LA22 0BB LA22 0BD LA22 0BG LA22 0BH LA22 0BJ LA22 0BN LA22 0BP LA22 0BT LA22 0BU LA22 0BW LA22 0BX LA22 0BZ LA22 0DA LA22 0DB LA22 0DD LA22 0DF LA22 0DG LA22 0DH LA22 0DJ LA22 0DN LA22 0DP LA22 0DQ LA22 0DR LA22 0DS LA22 0DT LA22 0DU LA22 0DW LA22 0DX LA22 0DY LA22 0DZ

Notable & Famous People from Ambleside 1 people

John Coward
Ice hockey player
British ice hockey player (1907–1989)