Fellinis Cinema

Rain hammering on the windows of your Lake District holiday park? Fellinis Cinema in Ambleside offers the perfect rainy day retreat. This independent cinema keeps the tradition of proper film-going alive in the heart of the Lakes, showing a mix of mainstream releases and arthouse offerings that larger chains wouldn't touch.

Film buffs will appreciate the carefully curated programme, while families can catch the latest releases without the corporate cinema experience. The venue has that lovely community feel you get with independent cinemas - staff who actually care about film and punters who aren't just killing time between shopping.

Location-wise, you couldn't ask for better. Right in Ambleside's centre, it's an easy walk from Lakeside Retreat Glamping or any of the nearby parks like Skelwith Fold or Low Wray. After a day hiking around Windermere or exploring Great Langdale, settling into a proper cinema seat hits the spot.

Check what's showing before you head over - independent cinemas don't always have something suitable for younger children, and showtimes can be limited compared to multiplex offerings. But for adults wanting to escape the crowds and tourists, or families seeking an evening activity that doesn't involve another pub meal, Fellinis delivers exactly what Ambleside needs.