Park, Rail & Sail

Although we feel we’ve one of the best value car parks in the Lake District, you can make your life simpler and reduce your carbon footprint by using one of the many other car parks around the Lake, then cruise, ride and visit attractions in an order that is convenient for you.

Haverthwaite Station Car Park

Sat-Nav Postcode: LA12 8AL

150 spaces. Situated just off the A590 at Haverthwaite Station. A pay-and-display car park, 2 hour parking £2.50, all day parking £3.50. Disabled parking facilities available. Close access to the Station Platform. ** DUE TO THE LIMITED SIZE OF OUR CAR PARK WE CANNOT GUARANTEE PARKING FOR CAMPER VANS/MOTOR HOMES/CARAVANS**

Lakeside Station Car Park

Sat-Nav Postcode: LA12 8AS

300 spaces. A pay-and-display car park convenient for Lakeside Station, Pier and the Lakes Aquarium. Excellent disabled access from the car park to all of the facilities.

Bowness “Braithwaite Fold” Car Park

Sat-Nav Postcode: LA23 3HB (or LA23 3HQ)

600 spaces, long-stay. Situated at the end of Glebe Road in Bowness, this large long stay pay-and-display is about 15 minutes walk from the Pier. Other parking is available along Glebe Road but is often more expensive and already occupied.

Ambleside “Waterhead” Car Park

Sat-Nav Postcode: LA22 0EY

200 spaces. A pay-and-display car park just off the A5095 at Waterhead, and only a couple of minutes walk along the lake front to Waterhead pier and some of the local hostelries. The center of Ambleside is a good 30 to 45 minute walk from here.