Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre | |
---|---|
General information | |
Location | shore of Lake Windermere, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 54°24′04″N 2°56′34″W / 54.401026°N 2.942883°W |
The Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre, also known as the Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre, is a visitor centre and tourist attraction managed by the Lake District National Park Authority. It is situated on the shore of Lake Windermere, roughly equidistant between the towns of Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside. It includes the Brockhole house and 30 acres (12 ha) of grounds, including 10 acres (4.0 ha) of formal gardens and an adventure playground. The centre organises a number of activities, including orienteering, kayaking and open water swimming, as well as regular exhibitions.[1][2]
Entrance to the centre and its grounds is free of charge, although a charge is made for car parking.