Ambleside

Ambleside

Ambleside is a lively town in the heart of the Lake District at the head of Lake Windermere. A haven for walkers, it features the photographed Bridge House and the Stock Ghyll waterfall. Visitors can cruise the lake, explore surrounding fells and valleys, or use the town as a base to visit nearby Grasmere and Bowness.

Coach tours
2
From
£469
Next departure
22 Mar 2027
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

Our coach holidays to Ambleside bring you straight into the heart of the Lake District, landing you in a lively little town at the head of Lake Windermere. It's a real haven for walkers, filled with cozy inns, friendly cafés, and plenty of outdoor shops. You'll find the famous little Bridge House here, straddling a stream and serving as one of the most photographed spots in the Lakes.

Whether you want to cruise across Windermere, take a gentle stroll to the pretty Stock Ghyll waterfall, or explore the surrounding fells and valleys, there's so much to see. With Grasmere and Bowness right on your doorstep, it's the perfect base for exploring the central Lakes. Join us on a coach holiday to Ambleside and enjoy the beauty of the Lakes the easy way.

2 tours visiting Ambleside

  1. Keswick

    Highlights of the Lake District

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Keswick, Grasmere, Penrith, Kendal, Bowness-on-Windermere +1 more

    • Day 4 · Ambleside Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere Cruise and Ambleside Today we enjoy one of the highlights of our tour: a visit to Lake Windermere! First we will stop at Bowness-on-Windermere, one of the most popular spots on the lake. There will be time to explore the lakefront and…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 22 Mar 2027
    • 29 dates

    from £469

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  2. Blackpool

    Blackpool, Windermere Cruise and Liverpool for Solo Travellers

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Blackpool, Liverpool, Morecambe, Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside

    • Day 4 · Ambleside Bowness-on-Windermere and Lake Windermere Cruise Famous for its lakes, mountains and early 19th-century poets, the Lake District is the most visited National Park in the UK and England’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit beautiful Bowness-on-Windermere, the…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 7 Jun 2027
    • 3 dates

    from £559

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Ambleside, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar 1 tour from £469
  8. Apr 1 tour from £619
  9. May 1 tour from £579
  10. Jun 2 tours from £559
  11. Jul 2 tours from £569
  12. Aug 1 tour from £639

Ambleside coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Ambleside cost?

Coach holidays visiting Ambleside start from £469 per person. That's the lowest price across the 2 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Ambleside?

The coach holidays visiting Ambleside last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Ambleside depart?

Upcoming departures run from March 2027 to October 2028.

Which coach holiday companies go to Ambleside?

Tours visiting Ambleside are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

Coach tours nearby

Grasmere

Grasmere

Grasmere is an enchanting village nestled beside a tranquil lake and rolling fells in the Lake District. Visitors are drawn to its poetic beauty, the famous secret-recipe gingerbread, and Dove Cottage. The village also offers cozy tearooms, local galleries, and scenic lakeshore strolls.
Windermere

Windermere

Windermere is the gateway to the Lake District, set beside England's largest and most famous lake. Cruise the shimmering waters, ride a steam launch, and take in mountain and woodland views from every shore. Explore Beatrix Potter attractions, pretty Bowness village and countless fells and trails nearby. Surrounded by the beauty of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, Windermere is the perfect base for a scenic coach break.
Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere is a Lake District resort situated on the shores of England's largest lake. Visitors can cruise the water from bustling steamer piers, visit the World of Beatrix Potter, or browse quirky local shops. The town also offers relaxing tearooms and easy access to nearby Ambleside, Grasmere and the rolling fells.
Kendal

Kendal

Kendal is a historic market town in Cumbria known as the Gateway to the Lakes. Visitors can explore hidden yards, lively markets, and a ruined castle, or taste the famous Kendal Mint Cake. With its grey-stone buildings and local galleries, the town serves as an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the southern Lake District fells.

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