The Barn Café    

Situated at the centre of Ambleside Campus, The Barn has outstanding views over the campus and the Lake District. This space is perfect for socialising and grabbing a bite between classes. We offer a wide range of hot and cold grab and go options including, sandwiches, snacks, cakes and desserts, as well as hot and cold drinks. Vending machines are available outside of normal opening hours. Wide range of sandwiches, snacks, desserts and hot & cold drinks. Vending machines are available outside of normal opening hours.

We will be closed for the summer from Monday 26 May 2025 until Monday 8 September 2025.

The Struggle   

Situated inside the Millet Building on Ambleside Campus, “The Struggle” is so named after the iconic Kirkstone Pass, famously known for its steepness. This space is the perfect social area, dedicated to students, and somewhere you can meet your friends on an evening. We serve a selection of bottled beers, wines, soft drinks, and snacks. There is a pool table, Sky TV, and free Wi-Fi. The Bar Committee arranges a number of social events such as quiz nights and pool contests.

We will be closed for the summer from Monday 26 May 2025 until Monday 8 September 2025.

The Works    

Situated to the left of the Reception in the Main Building, this is the ideal social area after a day in the workshop or practicing your craft. There is a wide range of cold grab and go style food and drinks, a wide selection of homemade cakes and confectionery, as well as Starbucks coffee. There is a lift to the first floor and the facilities are wheelchair friendly.

Opening hours:  Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4pm)

We will be closed for the summer from Monday 9 June 2025 until Monday 15 September 2025.

The Cube Dining Hall    

Situated on the ground floor of Skiddaw Building, this is the perfect social area for catching up with friends over a coffee and a cake. We offer a wide selection of hot food, including breakfast, paninis, jacket potatoes, a deli bar, as well as a selection of pastries and home-made cakes. Additionally, there are grab and go options available. You may also purchase hot and cold drinks at our on-campus Starbucks coffee shop.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4pm)

We will be offering a coffee shop service only from Monday 7 July 2025 until Monday 1 September 2025 during this time we will be open Monday to Friday (8.30am-2pm)

​​​​​​​Café Martineau   

At Cafe Martineau, you can enjoy a selection of delicious hot and cold snacks, as well as a selection of cakes and pastries. We supply sandwiches, baked potatoes, paninis, hot and cold drinks, as well as a selection of other grab and go food. Meet your friends and colleagues to enjoy the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The café is on the ground floor and is wheelchair friendly.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4pm)

During the summer months we will close at 3pm.

The View    

Whilst on Lancaster Campus why not visit The View? Located on the top floor of the Lancaster Gateway Building, The View is wheelchair friendly and accessible via the stairs or life. This outlet is aptly named for its outstanding views across Morecambe Bay. It offers a large seating area where you can relax whilst on campus.

The View offers a wide range of grab and go style food including, soup, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks.

We will be closed for the summer from Monday 26 May 2025 until Monday 1 September 2025.   

The Conservatory  

Need somewhere to catch lunch between lectures? The Conservatory is an on-site café which serves hot and cold drinks, alongside a variety of hot and cold grab and go style snacks to keep you going throughout the day.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday (8.30am - 3pm)

We will also be closed on the following Thursdays: 

29 May/5 June/26 June/3 July/10 July and 17 July 2025.

We will be closed for the summer from Monday 21 July 2025 until Monday 1 September 2025