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Tourist information centres are located in many of the most popular locations and towns in and around the Lake District, Cumbria, giving you access to friendly advice from people who have the low down on the best things to see and do in each area. Check out the list below.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
Number of results: 19
Windermere
Situated on the shores of Windermere, Englands longest lake. Opposite the main steamer pier. Good range of local gifts, fully accessible. Wheelchairs available to hire.
Windermere
Windermere Information Centre is ideally situated a minutes’ walk from Windermere Railway Station and bus station. Only a mile and a half away from the lake shoes of Windermere and across the road from the start of the popular Orrest Head walk.
Broughton-in-Furness
To help find and give out information on various aspects to visitors as well as locals. Booking accommodation locally and other areas. Selling maps and looks on the Lake District.
Ambleside
The Ambleside Tourist Information Centre sits within “The Crux of Ambleside” premises, which are situated literally right in the centre of the town adjacent to the roman cross (or Crux). The business represents the community hub of the town and also…
Main Street
We have an area in the foyer of the Victoria Hall with a selection of leaflets for visitors to peruse.
Brampton
The Moot Hall has been a feature of Brampton's market place since at least 1648.
Windermere
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.
Sedbergh
The tourist information centre shares space with 2 bookshops, Bluebell, new bestsellers and gifts and Dales and Lakes, second-hand collectors books.
Keswick
In the centre of Keswick and with a recently refurbished community room, the Moot Hall is the perfect choice for coffee mornings, training venue, slide shows, business meetings, charity and fundraising events and exhibitions.
Whitehaven
Discover the finest places to eat, sleep and enjoy along Cumbria’s Western lake District Coast. Copeland’s new Visitor Information point (or VIP for short) will point you towards the finest experiences that the area has to offer.
Alston
Alston Local Links situated in Alston Town Hall provides library, tourist information and access to Council services. In 2009 the staff won 'Tourism team of the year' at the Cumbria Tourism Awards.
Coniston
Set in the heart of the old Lakeland village under the towering crags of Coniston Old Man and close to Coniston Water, the tourist information centre is a superb “shop window” for Coniston and its surroundings.
Purpose built by The Lake
Lanercost, Brampton
Lanercost Tea Room's, Hadrian’s Wall Gateway Visitor Information Centre is the ideal starting point for your journey along Hadrian’s Wall, World Heritage Site.
Cockermouth
Set within library on Main Street, the Tourist Information Centre is situated by the river Cocker, just minutes from the town centre and provides both local and national information.
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Come and visit us in the Tourist Information Centre for postcards, Ordnance Survey Maps, walking and cycling leaflets and books, local interest books, plus ideas for trips to local attractions.
Kirkby Stephen
Information Centre providing an extensive range of information and services to people visiting the area, The Eden Valley and the surrounding region. Stockists of OS Maps covering the local area and guide books on a wide range of walks.
Penrith
Ullswater Tourist Information Centre is situated in the main car park, Beckside, in Glenridding close to the shores of Ullswater. The refurbished centre now benefits from multi-media displays.
Penrith
Gateway Tourist Information Centre providing an extensive range of information and services.
CARLISLE
If you are looking for ideas for a weekend break or just planning a day out, you can be sure of a friendly service and inspirational ideas from Carlisle's dedicated tourist information staff.
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Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL