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Stagshaw Garden

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An attractive woodland garden on a steep hillside, famous for its collection of flowering shrubs. Stagshaw was the creation of Cubby Acland, regional agent for the National Trust. Acland created a garden luxurious in rhodedendrons, azaleas, camelias, and other flower shrubs.

There are lovely walks from Stagshaw through neighbouring Skelghyll Woods, with further access onto the Lakeland fells. There is seasonal opening i Spring and early Summer, and admission by appointment through the end of October. See the National Trust website for full etails.
Ambleside, Cumbria, England, LA22 0HE

About Stagshaw Garden
Attraction Type: Garden
Website: Stagshaw Garden
Email: stagshaw@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Photo Credit: Humphrey Bolton, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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The Moorings - 0.2 miles from Stagshaw Garden Ambleside, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £290

Winander - 0.2 miles from Stagshaw Garden Ambleside, Cumbria Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £290

Skelghyll Woods - 0.3 miles from Stagshaw Garden Ambleside, Cumbria Sleeps: 13 Stay from: £700

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Lake House - 0.2 miles from Stagshaw Garden Ambleside, Cumbria Stay from: £62.00

Waterhead Hotel - 0.3 miles from Stagshaw Garden Ambleside, Cumbria Stay from: £73.60

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Wanslea Guest House - 0.6 miles from Stagshaw Garden Ambleside, Cumbria From: £39.00

Kingswood 'Bee & Bee'' - 0.8 miles from Stagshaw Garden Ambleside, Cumbria

Wanslea - 0.9 miles from Stagshaw Garden Ambleside, Cumbria From: £50.00

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Waterhead
Tourist Information Centre
Waterhead Car Park
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 0EN
Tel: 015394 32729
Fax: 015394 31728
Email: waterheadtic@lake-district.gov.uk
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