Welcome to The Armitt
at
Rydal Road, Ambleside
. . . a unique place combining Library and Museum, scholarship and fun, art and entertainment.
The Armitt encapsulates all that is best about Lakeland and its people and preserves that essence for future generations to enjoy. This is achieved by the generosity of countless benefactors and volunteers who together have created the building, collection and exhibitions.
| The Armitt has a superb collection of books and manuscripts, drawings and paintings, memorabilia and archaeological objects relating to an extraordinary gallery of famous Lake District characters: |  |
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| John Ruskin William Green the Collingwood Family |
Herbert Bell Harriet Martineau Charlotte Mason Beatrix Potter |
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are some of these people, who represent well the historic literary, artistic and intellectual life of this area.  | ||
for an insight into the lives of this remarkable group of people who did much to form
and preserve the Lake District we know today.
Open every day (except Christmas Day)
10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30)
Admission: Adults £2.50
Senior Citizens & Students £1.80
Families £5.60.
Armitt Library and Museum
Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9BL
Telephone: 015394 31212 (fax 31313)
email: info@armitt.com
Please visit our WEB SITE for further information.
How to find us
Armitt Prints for sale - go to Ambleside Online Shops