Rydal Hall Campsite
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Add your business details- Peaceful site in a quiet corner of a Cumbria country estate
- A five-minute drive from Ambleside and Grasmere; easy main road access
- Formal gardens, tea room and woodlands on site to explore
Ever wandered around a smart country estate and thought to yourself ‘yes, I could certainly stay here for a while…’? Well, here’s your chance: Rydal Hall Campsite is part of a large Cumbria estate dating back to the 17th century, and it makes a splendid place to stay for a Lake District holiday.
The wider estate has stunning formal gardens (designed by Thomas Mawson) to explore, along with some sculptures and art installations to seek out and intriguing corners like the ‘Grot’ (a spot much loved by previous visitor William Wordsworth). It’s not all curated and manicured though – the estate also maintains wildlife areas, ponds and woodland, and it’s part of a red squirrel conservation project (you may spot these rare creatures around if you walk quietly…)
It’s in one of these woodland areas that the campsite has been set up to welcome families, couples and solo travellers looking for a quiet and simple outdoor stay. As befits the grand setting, bathroom facilities here are top-notch: modern, spacious and eco-friendly. There’s been a hydro-electric turbine here for over 100 years, so it’s no surprise to hear now that the site’s carbon footprint is minimal (boosted further by solar power and a private water supply).
On top of all this comes the fact that the location is an excellent one for exploring the Lake District – it's just off a main road, Ambleside and Grasmere are both about five minutes’ drive away, and a central spot within the national park puts you within easy reach of whichever parts you’d like to visit.
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32Languages spoken
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 9LX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4481°N
2.9793°W
Nearest transport
Coach1.4 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
1.6 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
1.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail5.6 mi Windermere Rail Station
8.2 mi Staveley Rail Station
10.7 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry2.1 mi Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing
3.5 mi Brockhole Ferry Landing
6.1 mi Monk Coniston Ferry Landing
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The first place to visit here is of course Rydal Hall itself – you can’t go inside the house itself, but there’s so much to enjoy outdoors including the Quiet Garden, the Grot (framing views of Rydal Falls), the labyrinth and tea room.
There are more splendid buildings and gardens to take in as you tour the area too – perhaps you’d like to see the neo-gothic Wray Castle (15 minutes’ drive), see where Beatrix Potter lived at Hill Top (20 minutes) or stroll through artist John Ruskin’s former home at Brantwood (25 minutes)?
Wilder landscapes and outdoor activities galore are all around too: take a walk up to Rydal Cave (half an hour on foot) or Stock Ghyll Force (45 minutes), take a cruise from Ambleside (five minutes’ drive), go fishing at Esthwaite (20 minutes), get up unto the trees at Go Ape (25 minutes), scale Scafell Pike (half an hour)…
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale | 20.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Silecroft | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 21.8 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| St Bees | 25.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 25.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rydal Mount and Gardens 0.2 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 1.6 mi
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 3.5 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 5.1 mi
The World of Beatrix Potter 6.3 mi
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 1.9 mi
Townend 3.7 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 4.8 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 5.1 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.9 mi
Cycle routes
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Other
RYDAL MOUNT 0.1 mi
RYDAL HALL 0.3 mi
Ambleside and High Sweden Bridge 1.2 mi
Ambleside and Lily Tarn 1.3 mi
Ambleside, the Kirkstone Pass and Red Screes 1.3 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Rydal Hall Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rydal Hall Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rydal Hall Campsite? The first place to visit here is of course Rydal Hall itself – you can’t go inside the house itself, but there’s so much to enjoy outdoors including the Quiet Garden, the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rydal Hall Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.