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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 cafés or bike hire to help you make the most of your visit.

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

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Arial view of Ullswater, large light blue lake body surrounded by green woodland, fields and brown fells

Ullswater Information Centre

Pop in for leaflets, guides and advice from our friendly advisers about the local area of Glenridding, Ullswater and the rest of the Lake District National Park. Located at Beckside Car Park, Glenridding, CA11 0PA.

Opening times

  • Seven days a week throughout the summer.
  • Open 9.30am to 5:30pm.
Ullswater Information Centre
aerial view of bowness town on a summers day

Bowness-on-Windermere Information Centre

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. Located at Glebe Road, LA23 3HJ.

Opening times

  • Seven days a week through the summer.
  • Open 9.30am to 5:30pm.
Bowness Information Centre
Hawkshead information centre. Grey stone two story building by a road on a blue sky day

Hawkshead Information Centre

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. Bike hire and a shop are available on site. Located at Main Street, LA22 0NS.

Opening times

  • Seven days a week through the summer.
  • Open 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.

Opening times

  • Seven days a week through the summer.
  • Open 9.30am to 5pm.
Coniston Information Centre
two adult woman smiling behind a small lake district national park information desk in a supermarket

Keswick Information Centre 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 until the end of October 2026.
  • Open 10am to 4pm.
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