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An old market town whose
charter was granted in 1650, Ambleside is one of
Lakeland’s tourist hotspots. It first became
popular in the 19th century when new-fangled
railways sparked a travelling boom.
The poet William Wordsworth
worked here as the Distributor of Stamps for
Westmorland. There is a Wordsworth chapel at St.
Mary's Church and nearby is Rydal House where he
once taught. Another literary figure, Mrs Hemans
(‘the boy stood on a burning deck’) lived at ‘Dove
Nest’ in the 19th century. The poet and critic
Matthew Arnold also lived here.
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View of Ambleside from Loughrigg Fell - Photo:
Nigel Davies
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The Bridge House - Photo:
Pam Brophy
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A number of 17th century
buildings, including a watermill, give the town an
air of historic importance. The Bridge House, now
a National Trust information centre, is an
interesting folly spanning the beck of Stock Ghyll.
The town also has a medieval rush-bearing ceremony
at St. Mary's Church each July. |
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Further information:
Ambleside Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast
accommodation
Ambleside Self catering holiday cottages, cabins, lodges,
mobile homes parks
Ambleside
Camp sites and touring caravan parks
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