Brockhole

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.

For the village in West Yorkshire, see Brockholes. For the nature reserve in Lancashire, see Brockholes (nature reserve).

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre
Brockhole House
Location within Cumbria
General information
Locationshore of Lake Windermere, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates54.401026°N 2.942883°W / 54.401026; -2.942883

Entrance to the centre and its grounds is free of charge, although a charge is made for car parking.

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