Welcome to Grasmere
Positioned at the foot of spectacular fells and with its own twinkling lake, Grasmere is a village which has many shops, pubs and cafes. The village is one of the most popular locations within the Lake District making camping in Grasmere a great holiday option.
There are many attractions close to Grasmere which you can visit all year round, and endless walking, climbing and cycling routes. Cafes and tearooms, gift shops and art galleries are dotted along the quaint streets of this most well-loved of Lake District villages making it a great location for any type of getaway.
Why guests love YHA campsites
- Great location for activity breaks
- In the heart of the Lake District
- 24-hour access to hostel facilities
- Meals available
Map of hostels with camping in Grasmere
YHA hostels with camping in Grasmere
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
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Things to do in Grasmere
Aira Force Waterfall and Gowbarrow Park
Probably the most famous of the waterfalls in the Lake District, Aira Force provides a glimpse of impressive mountain scenery. There are lots of woodland trails to discover and this 65ft waterfall...
Go Ape Grizedale Forest
Go Ape Adventures at Grizedale Forest is the ultimate outdoor activity for adventurous families and adults. Take part in the Treetop Challenge, Zip Trekking Adventure or Treetop Adventure Plus. There...
Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Visit the famous Grasmere Gingerbread shop, with its closely guarded recipe still being kept a secret to this day. Enjoy the wonderful aroma of freshly baked gingerbread and sample the delights inside...
Lake Windermere
At over 10 miles long, the picturesque ribbon lake Windermere acts as an irresistible magnet at the heart of the Lake District. Surrounded by wooded slopes and moody mountains, your whole itinerary...
Rydal Mount
Moving on from the Wordsworth family home to his own house in the village of Rydal, the great poet lived, wrote and entertained here from age 43 until his death at 80 in 1850. The hillside gardens...
The World of Beatrix Potter
Take a walk through Miss Potter's famous tales, complete with animatronics and walk-through scenes from her stories. The exhibition features favourite characters from the famous books, an award...
Ullswater
The second largest lake in the Lake District is 9 miles long and snakes through a stunning valley between high mountains, none more impressive than Helvellyn to its southwest. Steamers have stopped at...
Windermere Lake Cruises
Windermere is England’s largest lake situated in the heart of the Lake District. Experience the spectacular views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the delightful wooded islands by boat with...
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