Getting here
How are you travelling?
By car or coach
Prioritized parking, we can never guarantee car parking, however, we will always try our best to accommodate.
Parking for cars - we will be very busy during the school holidays and our car park will fill up very early, at which point we ask drivers to park elsewhere in the area. We encourage anyone who can to travel by alternative means including boat, bus or cycle.
From the M6, exit at Junction 36 and follow the A590 and A591 to Windermere and Ambleside!
**Due to limited space, we do not offer parking for caravans, or trailers**
Car parking charges
We have a pay and display parking system.
We make every effort to accommodate all visitors who arrive by car, however please note that during peak season our car park can reach full capacity.
Standard charges
Car parking charges payable 9am to 6 pm
Up to 2 hours £3
3 hours £4.20
4 hours £5.40
5 hours £6.60
9 hours £8.00
Charges apply to all vehicles, including coaches, and vehicles displaying a blue badge.
All the car parking charges go towards keeping the National Park special for the future.
Electric Car Charging
Brockhole offers charging for electric vehicles, at a cost of £1 per 30 minutes. The charging point is located in the top disabled car park by the main house. Tokens can be purchased at the shop counter in the Visitors Centre. All charges go towards the upkeep of the National Park.
Free parking for locals
We offer free locals parking excluding weekdays and holidays. Just pop up to the Visitors Centre with proof of address to get your pass. To find out if you qualify for a pass and how to get your pass, visit our event page.
**Free Locals Parking not valid between 15th July 2022 - 12th September 2022 due to Summer School Holidays**
Coach parking
Coach parking is available in this car park outside of school holidays.
Please call 015394 46601 to book.
By boat
Spend more time admiring the beautiful Lakeland scenery and cruise to Brockhole by boat. Hop off for a delicious lunch or make a day of it with family and friends and get the last boat back. For timings and to book your cruise visit the Windermere Lake Cruises website.
By bus and train
Bus services 555 and 599 stop outside the Brockhole gates. For timetables, please take a look at Stagecoach
The nearest railway station station is Windermere (2 miles). From there you can take a bus.
Weather forecast
For the latest weather report, visit the Lake District Weatherline website or call 0844 846 2444.
