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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA22
Telephone code015394
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 15 min4:36 am – 9:50 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 17 min8:31 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People6,127 residentsin the Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales census areaMedian age 51.82,744 households53% of homes owner-occupied41% owned outright22% social rented, 25% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.3% unemployment rate57% of adults are economically active, 2,993 in work, 31% retiredMain industries: hospitality 34%, retail and wholesale 16%, construction 7%Getting to work: 33% work from home, 39% go by car, 2% take public transport, 24% walk or cycle67% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages40% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 93%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows 0°C2,206 mm of rain a year, 74 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December46 days of air frost, 5 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 5°CJFebruary: 0 to 5°CFMarch: 1 to 7°CMApril: 3 to 10°CAMay: 5 to 13°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 8 to 14°CSOctober: 5 to 11°CONovember: 3 to 7°CNDecember: 0 to 5°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksThe Bridge Househistoric site · under a mileStockghyll Forcewaterfall · under a mileAmbleside Roman Forthistoric site · under a mileWansfell Pikemountain · 1.1 miLily Tarnlake · under a mileWray Castlecastle · 2.0 miLow Fallwaterfall · 1.5 miSnarker Pikemountain · 2.3 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesRothay Parkpark · under a mile · 6 haStock Ghyll Parkpark · under a mile · 5 haBorrans Parkpark · under a mileAmbleside Kelsick Allotmentsallotments · under a mileAmbleside Cricket Groundplaying field · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes75 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197013 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197941 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202619 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 2.7 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband53% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband94% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,541 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation67 m220 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 38 to 338 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestmorland General Hospital13 miGP surgeryAmbleside Health Centreunder a milePharmacyThomas Bell (Chemists) LTD2 pharmacies within 2 milesright hereDentistMint Dentalunder a milePolice stationAllerdale PoliceAmbleside3.3 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Grasmere, Grasmere3.3 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 primary, 1 independentPrimaryAmbleside CofE Primary Schoolages 3-11, 52 pupilsunder a mileIndependentWindermere Schoolages 3-20, 226 pupils1.7 miSecondaryThe Lakes Schoolages 11-18, 445 pupils3.0 miCollegeKendal College11.5 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME62 miMajor airportLeeds Bradford Airport LBA65 miRailway stationWindermere4.1 miBus stationBus Rail InterchangeWindermere4.1 miFerryAmbleside Waterhead Ferry Landingunder a mileBus stops20 within a mileCar parkPelter Bridge Car ParkAmbleside1.4 miEV chargingLow Fold Car Park - Amblesideunder a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA22 postcode district.


46 Pubs in Ambleside in 5 categories

 

 

216 Restaurants in Ambleside in 21 categories

 

 

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223 Shops in Ambleside in 49 categories

 

 

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43 Takeaways in Ambleside in 6 categories

 

 

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111 Health and beauty in Ambleside in 27 categories

 

 

101 Home improvement in Ambleside in 22 categories

 

 

124 Attractions in Ambleside in 17 categories

 

 

48 Property services in Ambleside in 7 categories

 

 

51 Education in Ambleside in 18 categories

 

 

13 Business services in Ambleside in 8 categories

 

 

14 Leisure in Ambleside in 8 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Ambleside

  • John Peel - Windermere

    Gastropub

    Spark Bridge Glebe Road Glebe Road Rayrigg Road, Windermere, LA23 3BZ

    4.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and service n plenty of it well enjoyed especially in front of a roaring fire definitely going again ...

  • Club Inn - Endmoor, Kendal

    Main St, Endmoor, Kendal, LA8 0EU

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWe had a very welcome for the party we had for the retiring wardens from millbrook caravan park so ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

    Chapel Street Great Strickland, Bolton, Carlisle, CA10 3AZ

    17.9 miles away

    4 star reviewThis is a great traditional pub. Has a really nice atmosphere and is totally unspoilt. Serves a good traditional food menu served ...

 

Top restaurants in Ambleside

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese in Kendal.. Quick friendly service. The only one we use .. A must try

  • British Raj - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    76 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AP

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best indian take-away EVER!!!!!!

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Cleveland House, Shap, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3JS

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Shap Chippy re-opened in 2013 and I can honestly say they do the best fish and chips I have ...

  • Crooklands Hotel - Milnthorpe, Kendal

    Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Kendal, LA7 7NW

    16 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat friendly hotel

  • Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere, Ambleside

    Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9RL

    3.4 miles away

    5 star reviewlovely hotel stayed there recently rooms great with fab views friendly staff would return here .exelent ...

 

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Top shops in Ambleside

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewA while ago but remember great stuff, nice price and polite, knowledgeable staff

  • Seward E & J G - Burneside, Kendal

    Pie Shop

    5 Highgate Steeles Row, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6PY

    9.5 miles away

    5 star reviewReally superb deep filled pies and cakes. You have to take what they have got, today there were cheese and ...

  • Lakeside Picnic - Waterhead, Ambleside

    Dessert Shop

    The Old Coach House Stock Lane Borrans Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0ES

    0.5 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good coffee and fantasting customer service. Beautiful surroundings.

  • Broughton Village Bakery - Broughton in Furness

    Pie Shop

    Prince's Street, Broughton in Furness, LA20 6HQ

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly service, excellent bread, pasties and cakes. More than worth visiting!!

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    6.1 miles away

    5 star reviewMe and my husband recently went here on my first trip to coniston. I must admit it was a lovely ...

 

Top supermarkets in Ambleside

  • Co op - Keswick

    Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5EF

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good, good for veggies, good prices and all round a lot better than Booths.

 

Top takeaways in Ambleside

  • Kingfisher - Keswick

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    77 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5DS

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Fish

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Jolly Fryer, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    9.5 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a seriously good chippie. Quality always excellent. Fresh & delicious.

  • Our Plaice - Coniston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW

    6.2 miles away

    5 star reviewvery tasty and very good value well worth a visit if you are passing

  • Lucky Dragon - Waterhead, Compston Road

    1 Unicorn Building, Waterhead, Compston Road, LA22 9DJ

    0.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant best take away staff friendly polite. Bo is brilliant always knows what I want. Wouldn't go anywhere else to ...

  • Raj Indian - Milnthorpe

    3 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QL

    15.9 miles away

    4 star reviewGood food, ideally placed. Would like to see better meal deals

 

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Top health and beauty in Ambleside

  • Hair Shop - Keswick

    Beauty

    2-3 Luptons Court, Keswick, CA12 5JL

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat atmosphere excellent hairdressing

  • Canyon Ride - Cumbria

    Swimming

    Southend Road, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    18.8 miles away

    5 star reviewCan you go on the water slide in the rain

 

Top home improvement in Ambleside

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Top education in Ambleside

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Top business services in Ambleside

  • Sandylands Post Office - Kendal

    Office Services

    65 Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6EY

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewVery helpful with a complex international parcel I had to send with short notice. Thanks

 

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