YHA Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria

Exclusive hire over winter only. (November 2016 - April 2017) Bookings outside of this time are still welcome but will be treated as a group booking.

YHA Hawkshead is perfect for groups. There are two buildings at the site, both with accommodation, 2 dining rooms, a large lounge and 2 study rooms available to hire. There's also free Wi-Fi! Pricing for one building.

The YHA Hawkshead campsite is siuated in a quiet spot just down the hill from the main Youth Hostel building and is perfect for organised groups, families or people travelling on their own. Surrounded by woodland with a stream running alongside the site, it's the perfect spot to pitch your tent.

Facilities
The camping site can accommodate up to 10 family sized tents and a couple of small one man tents.

Campers have full access to indoor showers and toilets which are just 10 metres from the camping field.

There is also full access to a self-catering kitchen a similar distance away.

There are no BBQ facilities on site but guests are welcome to bring their own.

We have extensive grounds, including a large lawn, perfect for evening activities and team games.

On- site activities such as archery, orienteering and team building games are available as an add- on to your booking on a half day or evening basis. We can also book off site activities for you, including kayaking, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing, hill walking, raft building.

Staff can offer suggestions on local walks and bike rides and itineraries for a great day out.

Home-cooked meals are served daily, we provide a hearty breakfast and picnic lunches to have on site or take with you. We are a licensed premises.

Lake District Adventures provide residential opportunities for school groups to visit the Lake District to carry out a mixture of curriculum based education and/or adventurous activities.

The courses are aimed at primary/ secondary school groups and are available at a majority of our residential centres within the Lake District. All tuition, accommodation, meals during the course is included within the fee. There is also support before and after your course to ensure booking and attending your course.