ABOUT BROCKHOLE
Situated on the shores of Lake Windermere between Windermere and Ambleside on the A591. The visitor centre is owned by the Lake District National Park Authority since 1969 with its purpose to help visitors to enjoy and appreciate England's largest National Park.

The large house was built in 1899 for a wealthy businessman which is set in thirty two acres of landscaped gardens and grounds to the shore of the Lake Windermere.

Within the centre you will find plenty of events taking place from the Easter Eggstravaganza in April, Waterlife Festival in May even a Roman Invasion.

The children are also catered for with various activities and an adventure playground. Lake Cruises are available on Lake Windermere and also organised guided walks.

Interactive exhibitions on two [2] floors with audio visual on Lakeland Living, Information Centre, Gift and Book Shop and a Cafe that overlooks the gardens and Lake Windermere.

HISTORY
The house was built by wealthy Manchester silk merchant William Henry Aldolphus Gaddum who in 1895 bought four plots of farm land. Architect Dan Gibson designed the house and the local landscape gardener Thomas Mawson laid out the five acres of formal gardens, landscaping the remaining 25 acres to provide spectacular views of the lake and fells. Brockhole often hosts guided walks around the 30 acres of landscaped grounds with the head gardener, to get a closer look at the delightful surroundings.

ACTIVITIES
Climbing, Fell Walking, Mountaineering, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Watersports and other Activities
Disclaimer - Climbing, Fell Walking, Mountaineering, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Watersports and other Activities can be extremely dangerous and can result in permanent disability or even loss of life. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own involvement and Lake District Let's Go can not be held responsible. Always seek advice and information.