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Ullswater Information Centre

Ullswater Information Centre is situated in the main car park, Beckside, in Glenridding close to the shores of Ullswater.Ullswater photo by Stewart Smith courtesy of the Cumbria Photo Library

The friendly and knowledgeable team are here to help you make the most of your visit and can provide you with all you need to know about where to stay, where to eat, plus things to do and how to get here.

Come and see them while you are here and you won't miss a thing!

Opening times:

  • April to October: 9am to 5.30pm, 7 days a week
  • November to March: 9:30am to 3.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays only

Christmas and New Year opening:

  • Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 9.30am to 3.30pm
  • Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd December 9.30am to 3.30pm
  • Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and Monday 30th December 9.30am to 3.30pm


Contact Ullswater Information Centre:

Main Services:

Local Information Service: The TIC has information on local attractions, events and guided walks in the National Park, plus travel advice for road, rail, bus and boat.  There is a good selection of leaflets on local walks and cycle rides with books and guides for sale.

Range of books, maps, gifts and souvenirs on sale: A selection of Maps, books, walking and cycling guides including Miles without Stiles are on sale. Plus a great choice of quality gifts made or sourced in Cumbria, including beautiful locally made jewellery, Herdy Company mugs, coaster, key rings, tea towels and more, greetings cards and postcards.

What else does the TIC have to offer?

Car Park/Toilets: There is a pay and display car park and toilet facilities available nearby.  Free Wi-Fi is available in the TIC and dogs are welcome in the centre.