Brockhole

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre
Brockhole House
Brockhole House
Brockhole is located in Cumbria
Brockhole
Location within Cumbria
General information
Locationshore of Lake Windermere, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates54°24′04″N 2°56′34″W / 54.401026°N 2.942883°W / 54.401026; -2.942883

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.

  1. ^ "House and gardens". Lake District National Park Authority. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Brockhole, Lakes (1001463)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 June 2018.