The finishing touches to a 1m refurbishment programme have been completed over the winter, resulting in a venue with lots of exciting things to see and do, both indoors and outside. Visitors were full of praise for the refurbished building and new exhibitions and we found many spent the whole day here exploring the grounds as well. Brockhole is run by the Lake District National Park Authority and offers a comprehensive information service, shop and cafe as well as exciting interactive exhibitions about the landscape, people and wildlife of the area. Set on the shores of Windermere, the grounds include award-winning gardens, woods, walks, a picnic area and adventure playground. A special programme of guided walks and other events offer a variety of activities for all ages and abilities and there are good facilities for disabled people.
Admission is free, and there is free parking for pre-booked coaches.
Other parking is pay and display. Brockhole is located on the A591 between Ambleside and Windermere. 12th January 1999 - Environmental Appraisal of Derwentwater Low Water Levels Released. The Environmental Appraisal commissioned by the Lake District National Park Authority and the Environment Agency, to look at the historical minimum water levels on Derwentwater has just been released. The consultation period for comments will finish on 31st March 1999.