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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 expert advice, 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 ebike 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 and their seasonal opening times below.

Did you know, the Lake District National Park is open all day, every day? There are no gates, barriers, or official ‘entrance’ points, so you can enter and explore the National Park freely at any time. If you have any questions about your visit, drop in and ask us a question!

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.

Ullswater Information Centre
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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.

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.

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.

Coniston Information Centre
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Keswick Information Centre Pop Up

Miss us? Our pop-up information service in Keswick will return next year!

We’ll be back with our friendly, knowledgeable team to offer advice and support to those exploring the Northern areas of Lake District for a new season in 2027.

In the mean time, you can still visit one of our other centres or get in touch with us online or over the phone.

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