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Visitor Information for Stagshaw Garden

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Google Visitor Review Score 4.4/5 Stars

Opening Days: The Gardens are open daily
Opening Times: Dawn until Dusk
Admission Prices: Free

Check here for this years full opening times of all facilities

Top Tip: Do be prepared for uneven and wet ground.

Key Features of Stagshaw Garden

Dora’s Garden . Woodland Walks . Roman Fort . Azaleas . Rhododendrons . Tall Trees . House Bridge . Views

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About Stagshaw Garden

Stagshaw Garden is a super National Trust garden on the northern tip of Lake Windermere.

When it says garden its more of pathways through forests with some steep climbs. So not your usual NT garden at all!

Spring and Summer are the best tie to visit when you can expect to see azaleas and rhododendrons.

And at Skelghyll Woods you will find Cumbria’s tallest trees including England’s tallest Grand Fir!

With the quirky Bridge House and the Roman Fort at Ambleside there is much to see as well as the gardens and countryside.

Dora’s Field, originally owned by William Wordsworth, is a smashing spot for a picnic and seeing the many daffodills he planted there.

There is a small dedicated car park for Stagshaw Gardens – only 8 cars though!

Toilets are located at Waterhead car park.

Contact Details for Stagshaw Garden

Address: Stagshaw Garden, near Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LR
Tel: 01539446027
Email: windermere@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: Link here
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Dogs at Stagshaw Garden

Dogs on a lead are allowed into Stagshaw Garden

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Visitor Reviews of Stagshaw Garden

Google Visitor Review Score 4.4 stars

Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Stagshaw Garden had to say:

“Azaleas and Rhododendron in full bloom and quite stunning, but the garden is definitely a forgotten gem.

Nice walk up the steep path above the trees gives stunning views of the fells beyond Ambleside.

“A really lovely tranquil 8 acre garden which is built into the hillside. There is a bit of walking up and down hills when looking around, so just keep that in mind.”

“We had a lovely walk around the gardens. It is an easy walk down the main road from Ambleside or if you are more adventurous then you can walk behind the mountain rescue base and go via Jenkins Crag.”

  • Stagshaw Garden
  • Stagshaw Garden - Bridge House
  • Stagshaw Garden - Ambleside Roman Fort

Images © National Trust Images & Chris Lacey, David Sellman


All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.

Map and Location of Stagshaw Garden

Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
Windermere Cumbria LA23 1LR
United Kingdom
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